What was the greatest similarity between Europe and Japan during the feudal era?

the lack of a central power of government

Which Egyptian belief about pharaohs helped strengthen the social order?

They were half men and half gods

An example of cultural convergence would be what?

an East Asian grocery store opening in San Francisco CA

What was the major difference between peasants and other farmers in ancient Egypt?

didn't own land that they farmed and worked on

Early humans living during the Stone Age most likely worshiped how?

Believed that all living things had a spirit

Which resident of ancient Egypt would most likely have been enslaved?

enemy soldier captured in battle with the army

Which statement best explains the following feature of the caste system?

military strength/security were important to Aryans (nomads)

How did the Gupta Empire contribute to world civilizations?

Introduced the concept of zero, added it to number system

Why is the period from 1500 to 500 BCE is referred to as the Vedic Age?

Indo-Aryans brought religious traditions with them to India

Which value of Greek civilization is reflected in the following hymn?

Believed that gods/goddesses were involved in natural events

Why were the ancient Egyptians buried with their prized possessions?

wanted their possessions available to them in the aferlife

Why is the Gupta reign called the Golden Age of Hindu culture?

Learning, literature, and art flourished

What would be an example of theocracy?

group of religious clerics appointed to advise the govt.

The reason local leaders (a government) were unnecessary in villages was probably due to...

the existence of a caste system kept order on its own

What primary source leads scholars to think early people might've believed in life after death?

they put food and objects in graves

Unlike Confucianism, the philosophy of New-Confucianism featured a what?

broader acceptance of differing philosophical ideals

Which individual would be most likely to be a student in a Roman school?

a young aristocrat training to be a navigator

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1
What was the greatest similarity between Europe and Japan during the feudal era?
the importance of foreign trade
the lack of a central power of government
the rapid pace of industrialization
the absence of cultural ideals
2
Which Egyptian belief about pharaohs helped strengthen the social order?
They were half men and half gods
They consulted with wise advisors before making decisions
Job creation was important to all pharaohs
Caring for the poor was their top priority
3
Which aspect of Greek society focused on polytheism?
The practice of mythology
The domestication of animals
The implementation of art and architecture
The democracy centered government
4
What battle caused Asoka the Great to change his view on life and turn into a Buddhist?
The Great India War
Kalinga Battle
Mauryan Battle
Battle of Harappa
5
An example of cultural convergence would be what?
an East Asian grocery store opening in San Francisco CA
A Buddhist temple being built in Tokyo, Japan
A Mexican restaurant opening up in Cancun, Mexico
A new capital building being built in London, England
6
What was the major difference between peasants and other farmers in ancient Egypt?
lived in remote villages in houses made of mud bricks
didn't own land that they farmed and worked on
weren't allowed to participate in same religious rituals
required to work on the building projects
7
Which major religion is derived from Judaism?
Buddhism
Christianity
Hinduism
Islam
8
Early humans living during the Stone Age most likely worshiped how?
Believed that all living things had a spirit
Worshiped one common god
In organized temples built to worship the gods
Followed a prophet who was believed to speak for god
9
The Chinese influence on Japan during the Heian period was most clearly demonstrated by what?
Japan's strong trade relations with other Asian nations
importance of warrior values to Japanese culture
influence of Buddhism in Japan
decentralized form of Japan's government
10
Which resident of ancient Egypt would most likely have been enslaved?
enemy soldier captured in battle with the army
a foreign diplomat who brings bad news to the pharaoh
government official caught stealing money from a temple
craftsperson who carves statues that insults the pharaoh
11
Which statement best explains the following feature of the caste system?
military strength/security were important to Aryans (nomads)
fewer merchants/farmers than warriors/soldiers
priests occupy the highest caste, first trained as soldiers
Security was a concern in India, they were prone to invasion
12
How did the Gupta Empire contribute to world civilizations?
Introduced the concept of zero, added it to number system
created the first wheel and writing system
spread Judaism through foreign conquest
developed what is now algebra
13
Why is the period from 1500 to 500 BCE is referred to as the Vedic Age?
Vedas is considered the first Indian emperor
Vedic Empire was the first true Indian empire
the Vedas were written because of it
Indo-Aryans brought religious traditions with them to India
14
Which value of Greek civilization is reflected in the following hymn?
Believed that gods/goddesses needed sacrifices from humans
Believed that gods/goddesses were involved in natural events
Believed that humans became god/goddesses after death
Believed that gods/goddesses were at war with humans
15
According to Hinduism, the consequences of the way a person lives would be considered...
Vedas
Reincarnation
Dharma
Karma
16
What cultural change brought about the following:
development of complex government
adoption of agriculture
development of metal tools
growth of complex, organized religion
17
Why were the ancient Egyptians buried with their prized possessions?
they wanted their possessions to be preserved for centuries
wanted their possessions to help identify them
wanted their possessions protected from invaders
wanted their possessions available to them in the aferlife
18
Why is the Gupta reign called the Golden Age of Hindu culture?
The Guptas established a gold standard
Learning, literature, and art flourished
The crops in the river valleys were golden coloured
Many new lands were added to the empire
19
Ancient India developed the most rigid social hierarchical ordering system of its time, called
ostracism
caste
sari
kowtowing
20
The joining of Atman (self) and Brahman results in which of the following?
dharma
yoga
karma
nirvana
21
Based on the following quote, said by Spartan mothers to their sons, what did Sparta value?
Fighting
Family
Education
Colonizing
22
What would be an example of theocracy?
group of religious clerics appointed to advise the govt.
president being elected by the people to lead government
dictator using fear to keep order over the citizens
mother country ruling a colony and regulating trade
23
Based on the following quote, which answer describes Mesopotamian religion?
Abrahamic
Polytheistic
Nativistic
Monotheistic
24
Which value was central to the code of the samurai?
compassion
friendship
tolerance
loyalty
25
The caste system in India was characterized by what?
toleration for various religious beliefs
equality between men and women
the lack of social mobility
the right of the people to choose their occupation
26
The reason local leaders (a government) were unnecessary in villages was probably due to...
No one would listen to the leaders
the existence of a caste system kept order on its own
the lack of a written language
people did not want to become politicians
27
What primary source leads scholars to think early people might've believed in life after death?
surviving carved figurines from the time look like angels
surviving cave art shows the dead being reborn
they did not bury their dead
they put food and objects in graves
28
The caste system developed in what region of the world?
India
Australia
South America
African sub-continent
29
Unlike Confucianism, the philosophy of New-Confucianism featured a what?
broader acceptance of differing philosophical ideals
call for a stricter government and punishment system
social structure based on wealth and punishment system
rejection of merit-based government employment system
30
Which individual would be most likely to be a student in a Roman school?
a young aristocrat training to be a navigator
a 14 year old plebeian learning how to mint coins
a slave girl preparing to be a midwife
a poor boy studying mathematics

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