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Unit 2 - Classical Civilizations World History
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Classical Civilization Test Prep
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1
Han China and the Roman Empire indirectly thrived from one another. How?
Exchange of new religions led to new ideas.
Mail Services along the royal road.
Emperor used Roman builders to construct the wall.
Trade from the Silk Road.
2
Why is Christianity seen as a reason for the decline of the Roman Empire?
Romans had upset the Christian gods and were punished.
Christian beliefs of peace went against Roman conquering.
The Pope became the Last Roman Emperor.
The Mandate of Heaven conflicted with Roman Rule.
3
The Republic system of government was practiced in . . .
Persia.
Han Dynasty China.
Athens.
Rome.
4
What is true about the Caste System in India?
People should work the job they love to do.
Only women could be part of the Brahmin caste.
You could change castes by following the example of Buddha.
You were born into a caste and remained for life.
5
Which civilization practiced
direct democracy
?
China (Han Dynasty)
Rome (Under the Roman Republic)
Persia (After Darius I)
Greece (Athens)
6
According to the Buddha, how does a person reach Nirvana?
Eliminating earthly desires.
Achieving enlightenment by following the Eight-fold Path.
Acting in accordance with one's Caste.
Rejecting all false gods and only worshiping God.
7
The goal of Buddhism is to ...
Be reborn higher in the Caste System
Be Released all Pain and Suffering
Reach Heaven after you die
Meet up with Brahma
8
As a result of the Neolithic Revolution ...
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Woman would have more political power.
Civilizations began around mountains.
Job specialization developed.
Egyptians were enslaved by Mesopotamia.
9
How is Judaism (& Christianity) different from other classical era religions?
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There is no god, enlightenment comes from within.
Polytheistic and stolen from Greek culture.
Monotheistic and God is all powerful.
Their rulers (like Solomon) are considered gods.
10
How did religions spread during the Classical Period?
By traveling along river routes they gained more followers.
Door to Door salesmen were very convincing.
Trade routes saw the exchange of ideas.
Marriage between different groups.
11
Which two civilizations gave rights to citizens & allowed them to participate in government?***
Persia & Israel
Sparta & Han China
Athens & Rome
Qin China & Greece
12
Mixing of customs from Persia, Greece, India, & Egypt is known as Hellenism, an example of ...
Cultural Diffusion.
Bureaucracy.
Aristocracy.
Polytheism.
13
Due to the mountains and separation by the sea, Greece developed as . . .
under the control of the Persian Empire.
bureaucracy following the ideas of Confucius.
several independent city-states.
a single united government.
14
Who started construction of the Great Wall?
Confucius
Qin Shi Huangdi
Alexander the Great
Julius Caesar
15
Which form of government is correctly described below?
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Democracy - "Power to the people"
Theocracy - "Rule based on Nobility"
Monarchy - "Priests and Religion rule"
Oligarchy - "One king with unlimited power"
16
Why was the Silk Road important?
The only way to travel in the Classical Ages.
Silk grew along this road.
Trade between the Middle East and China.
Armies could invade Rome using this road.
17
The temple in Jerusalem was built by...
Alexander the Great
Qin Shi Huang
Darius I
Solomon
18
Which legal code was displayed publicly so that everyone knew the punishments? ***
Neolithic Revolution
Ten Commandments
Hammurabi's Code
Han Fei's Legalism
19
Confucius ideas were set in place in order to...
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Promote Democracy
Help society grow through harmony
Ensure family life was in order
Force people to follow the law
20
The 5 key relationships are associated with the ideas of...
Legalist Han Fei
Confucius
King Solomon
Qin Shihuangdi
21
The 4 Noble truths are part of which religion?
Buddhism
Islam
Christianity
Hinduism
22
A theocracy is frequently led by...
Priests.
The popular people.
the King.
the oldest families.
23
_____ greatly benefited from being the middlemen along the Silk Road between China and Rome.
Israel
India
Athens
Latin
24
What makes the 5th stage of the Dynastic Cycle so important to Chinese History?
It was a time of Peace
Rebellions lead to new Rulers
The mandate of heaven allows rulers to stay in power
Dynasties got stronger during this stage
25
Why did early civilizations develop near rivers? ***
Protection against invaders.
Rivers were seen as holy sites for worship.
Access to fresh water.
Transportation.
26
What made King Cyrus of Persia so Great according to outsiders?
He forced everyone to join the military.
He was very religious.
He loved to play sports in his free time.
He tolerated those with different views.
27
Persian communication was efficient thanks to what?
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Elephant Messengers
Well Maintained Roads
Aqueducts
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28
Government instability & corruption led to downfall of which two societies? ***
Han and Rome
Qin and Maurayan
Israel and Gupta
Persia and Greece
29
Persian King Darius is known for . . .
Liberating all slaves and promoting Confucian ideals.
Killing Alexander the Great during battle.
building the Nile Canal and the Royal Roads.
warring with China and becoming the first emperor.
30
How were Rome and Han China similar?
Both societies believed in Judaism
Merchants ruled the Societies
High Levels of Technology was utilized
Both developed beuracracies
31
Which type of government is ruled by the Nobility?
Aristocracy
Oligarchy
Monarchy
Democracy
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Confucian ideas continued after the Fall of the Han Dynasty because...
Confucianism stresses family roles no matter who's in charge
Warlords forced people to follow Confucian ideas
Confucius led a brutal slaughter to unite China
The fall of the Han Dynasty was a well kept secret
