The emperor’s purpose for dividing the Roman Empire was to.

make control of the Empire more efficient.

One difference between Indian Ocean and Mediterranean seafaring was that

Mediterranean seaman rarely sailed far from land

The Maya civilization differed from classical China in that only China

was frequently ruled over by single powerful emperors.

How did Meso-Americans view the practice of human sacrifice?

They viewed it as essential to the well being of society.

The political structure of the ancient Greeks

usually consisted of independent, autonomous city-states.

In the early Roman government, who were the Consuls?

the chief executives of the Government

Classical India and China were similar in that both

were influenced by Buddhist religious thought.

What do Daoism and the concept of yin/yang focus on?

differences between men and women

The Indian Ocean maritime system forged economic and social ties between

East African, Arabia, India, China, and S.E. Asia

Athenian democracy was open to

all Athenian citizens, who were male and who owned property.

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1
The emperor’s purpose for dividing the Roman Empire was to.
separate groups whose conflicts threatened unity.
decrease the authority of the Senate.
protect the west from Greek influences.
make control of the Empire more efficient.
2
One difference between Indian Ocean and Mediterranean seafaring was that
Indian Ocean traders established their own colonies.
Mediterranean seaman rarely sailed far from land
Mediterranean ships relied only on lateen sails.
Indian Ocean ships were not as solidly built.
3
What became a closely guarded secret in China?
silk production
the forging of iron
paper production
Records of the Grand Historia
4
The Maya civilization differed from classical China in that only China
was frequently ruled over by single powerful emperors.
developed densely populated urban centers.
developed writing.
developed a merchant class.
5
Which of the following describes both classical China and Persia?
Widespread adoption of Christianity
Little effort to centralize political authority
Powerful emperors
A lack of slave holding in society
6
Invented and examination system based on Confucian teachings to choose government workers
Greece
Han China
Gupta India
Rome
7
Chinampas were “floating gardens” that
Supplied flowers for the botanical gardens.
Were similar to the Hanging Gardens of Babylon.
Allowed year-round farming
Were the mythical homes of the many gods.
8
Muslim religious practice is based on the
Five pillars
Ten commandments.
Four noble truths.
Eight fold path.
9
How did Meso-Americans view the practice of human sacrifice?
They viewed it as essential to the well being of society.
They viewed it as unacceptable.
They viewed it as a way of punishing crimes only.
They viewed it as morally wrong by religiously acceptable.
10
The political structure of the ancient Greeks
stabilized after the conquest by Persia.
achieved unification under Pericles.
was very similar to that of Egypt.
usually consisted of independent, autonomous city-states.
11
The writings of the Jewish religion are the first five books of the Hebrew Bible, known as the
Torah.
Old Testament.
Ten Commandments.
Ark of the Covenant.
12
Monotheism describes the Hebrews’ belief that their God was
associated not with a place but with a people.
a forgiving and protective God.
the one and only God.
a spiritual, not a physical, presence.
13
Buddhism was spread to China by
the Mauryan emperor Ashoka.
merchants and nomads.
the Parthians.
Indian holy men.
14
In the early Roman government, who were the Consuls?
the executive and legislative branches of government
citizens of Rome and citizens of the provinces
the chief executives of the Government
the representatives of the common people
15
Classical India and China were similar in that both
social structures based on caste rather than class systems
were influenced by Buddhist religious thought.
through time abandoned slave holding
dominated politically for long periods of time by empires
16
What do Daoism and the concept of yin/yang focus on?
virtues of good leadership
importance of order in society
differences between men and women
natural order
17
The Indian Ocean maritime system forged economic and social ties between
China, Japan, and the Philippines.
Russia, India, and China.
East African, Arabia, India, China, and S.E. Asia
Greece, Turkey, Arabia, and Persia.
18
Athenian democracy was open to
all Athenians.
all Greek citizens.
all Athenian citizens, who were male and who owned property.
males and women as long as they owned property.
19
Domestication of what animals in the Andes was crucial for protein transportation and clothing?
Reindeer and mule
llama and alpaca
horse and bison
cattle and burro
20
The Silk Road and the Indian Ocean fostered the spread of which religion?
Shinto
Jainism
Judaism
Buddhism

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