IA2 Review 2022-2023

Question 1

The Ten Commandments of the ancient Hebrews have had the greatest influence on the development of Western

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moral and ethical teachings.

Question 2

A caste system is...

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A social hierarchy in Hinduism

Question 3

Which values are most closely associated with the fundamental principles of Buddhism?

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practicing nonviolence and giving up worldly desires

Question 4

Which geographic factor contributed to the formation of independent city-states in ancient Greece?

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mountainous topography

Question 5

Which region was the birthplace of Confucianism, Buddhism, and Hinduism?

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Asia

Question 6

Which of the following religions did NOT originate in the middle east?

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Animism

Question 7

The Roman Empire had territories in which three continents?

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Europe, Asia, Africa

Question 8

A major contribution of the Roman empire to western society was the development of

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an effective legal system

Question 9

an ideology or set of principles that helps us interpret our everyday lives is called

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belief system

Question 10

Christianity, Islam, and Judaism are similar in that they all ask their followers to

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follow a code of behavior

Question 11

According to Buddhist principles, believers can end personal suffering by

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eliminating selfish desires

Question 12

Fasting during Ramadan, praying 5 times a day, and giving charity to the poor are all practices of which religion?

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Islam

Question 13

A place of worship for Jews

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Synagogue

Question 14

The Qu’ran, Mecca, and the hijra (hegira) are most closely associated with the practice of

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Islam

Question 15

One&#x27;s duty according to their caste is called...

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dharma

Question 16

In traditional India, the caste system and the Hindu beliefs in karma and dharma most directly resulted in

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the establishment of a set of rules for each individual in society

Question 17

Daoism is built on strong family values, education, and government rules

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False

Question 18

Spartans valued the arts and education above all else in their city-state

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False

Question 19

Jews, Christians, and Muslims do not worship the same god.

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False

Question 20

The male head of a family or tribe is called a

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patriarch

Question 21

What was one of the most important contributions of the Greek city-state of Athens?

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development of direct democracy

Question 22

Which ancient civilization established the basis of western democracy?

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Greek

Question 23

Buddhism is a polytheistic religion

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False

Question 24

Which belief system is considered monotheistic?

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Judaism

Question 25

A person regarded as an inspired teacher or individual who is in contact with god, who proclaims the will of god.

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prophet

Question 26

In China, Confucianism emphasized the idea that

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harmony is the proper behavior of each member of a family or society

Question 27

Respect for parents above all other duties, even loyalty to government; respect for one’s father, elders, and ancestors

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filial piety

Question 28

At the height of its power, which civilization controlled the entire coastal region surrounding the Mediterranean Sea?

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Roman

Question 29

The belief systems of Daoism, Shinto, and animism stress

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harmony with nature to live in peace

Question 30

A group of islands is called

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archipelago

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