Global Midterm review

Question 1

One way in which filial piety in Confucian China and citizenship in Athens are similar is both:

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emphasized duties and responsibilities in society

Question 2

The Indus and Huang He (Yellow) rivers are both closely associated with

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cradles of early civilizations

Question 3

The development of which early civilization was influenced most directly by the Tigris River

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Mesopotamian

Question 4

Which religion includes the Four Noble Truths, the Eightfold Path and nirvana

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Buddhism

Question 5

The 10 Commandments, the Eightfold Path and the Five Pillars of Faith each serve to

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provide followers with a guide for living

Question 6

What was one reason for the decline of both the Han dynasty and the Western Roman Empire

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inability to force back foreign invaders

Question 7

Filial piety and the five relationships are MOST often associated with

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Confucianism

Question 8

One way in which the ancient Sumerians and Egyptians are similar is that they developed

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irrigation systems

Question 9

Which belief system was the basis for the civil service exams given during the Han and Tang?

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Confucianism

Question 10

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

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development of a direct democracy

Question 11

Which name identifies the region located between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers?

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Mesopotamia

Question 12

Which of the following achievements are most closely associated with the Tang and Song dynasty

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gunpowder and movable wooden type

Question 13

The rule of Shi Huangdi, legalism, and the tomb of terracotta soldiers are related to which:

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Qin Dynasty

Question 14

The Neolithic Revolution is most closely associated with

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domesticating plants/animals

Question 15

Which belief system is considered monotheistic

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Judaism

Question 16

Which culture is credited with the development of gunpowder and the compass?

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Chinese

Question 17

Both the Han dynasty and the Roman Empire were known for

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having long periods of stable government

Question 18

Which factor contribute to the fall of the Han dynasty and the fall of the Roman Empire

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invasions by nomadic peoples from central asia

Question 19

The ancient Sumerians modified their environment to increase food production by

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digging irrigation canals

Question 20

Which Neolithic Revolution development led to the other three

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domestication of plants/animals

Question 21

The concept of zero and the expansion of the caste system are most closely associated with the

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Gupta Empire

Question 22

The Golden Age of India's Gupta Empire is known for its

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advancements in math and medicine

Question 23

Oracle bones, Daoism and the Mandate of Heaven are ALL associated with early civilizations in

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China

Question 24

Believers of Hinduism are expected to

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fulfill their dharma for a favorable reincarnaion

Question 25

Which practice is closely associated with MOST ancient river valley civilizations

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using irrigation systems

Question 26

The Neolithic Revolution is often considered a turning point in history because

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permanent settlements developed in river valleys

Global Midterm review

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