The Age of Pericles in Athens, Gupta in India, and Tang in China experienced a golden age with

outstanding contributions in the arts and sciences

What effect did the geography of ancient Greece have on its early development?

The mountainous terrain led to independent city-states

One similarity between the Gupta Dynasty in India and the Tang dynasty in China is that each

made advances in arts, sciences, and mathematics

One way the Han dynasty and the Roman Empire are similar is that both

promoted unity and communication by building strong roads

Why did ancient civilizations develop in river valleys like the Nile, Indus, Tigris/Euphrates?

The river valleys provided fresh water and good farmland

Why did the ancient city-states of Athens and Sparta develop different political systems?

Mountainous topography resulted in isolation b/w city-states

The Neolithic Revolution was characterized by the

change from nomadic herding to settled farming

In China, Confucianism emphasized the idea that

harmony could be reached by proper behavior of each member

One contribution of ancient Roman culture was the development of

a republican form of government

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

practicing nonviolence and giving up worldly desires

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Global 9 Midterm Review

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1
Christianity, Islam and Judaism are similar in that they all ask their followers to
follow a code of behavior
practice polytheism
strive for nirvana
believe in reincarnation
2
The Age of Pericles in Athens, Gupta in India, and Tang in China experienced a golden age with
advancements in the principles of democratic governments
the end of foreign domination
outstanding contributions in the arts and sciences
the furthest expansion of their borders
3
What effect did the geography of ancient Greece have on its early development?
Abundant natural resources encouraged self-sufficiency
The lack of natural seaports limited communication
An inland location hindered trade and colonization
The mountainous terrain led to independent city-states
4
One similarity between the Gupta Dynasty in India and the Tang dynasty in China is that each
promoted equality for women
gained overseas colonies
developed a representative government
made advances in arts, sciences, and mathematics
5
What factor most influenced a person's social position in early Indian societies?
education
birth
individual achievement
geographic location
6
One way the Han dynasty and the Roman Empire are similar is that both
governed large areas around the Mediterranean
promoted unity and communication by building strong roads
developed a social system with great equality
created democratic societies where people elected officials
7
The use of the Silk Road in Asia and caravan routes in northern Africa and SW Asia encouraged
self-sufficiency
cultural diffusion
ethnocentrism
cultural isolation
8
Why did ancient civilizations develop in river valleys like the Nile, Indus, Tigris/Euphrates?
The river valleys provided areas for recreation
The rivers aided in the exploration of new territories
The river valleys provided fresh water and good farmland
The rivers provided power for industries
9
One similarity between Ancient Egypt and China is that they developed
democratic governments
monotheistic belief systems
nomadic lifestyles
written forms of communication
10
Why did the ancient city-states of Athens and Sparta develop different political systems?
For over 3 centuries, civil wars raged in the city-states
Foreign travelers introduced new philosophies
The Byzantine Empire dictated government policies
Mountainous topography resulted in isolation b/w city-states
11
Hieroglyphic and cuneiform systems provided the basis for the development of
subsistence farming
recorded history
oral traditions
painting and sculpture
12
The Neolithic Revolution was characterized by the
growth of iron tool-making technology
change from nomadic herding to settled farming
decline of large empires
migration of early peoples to the Americas
13
In China, Confucianism emphasized the idea that
harmony could be reached by proper behavior of each member
individual goals should be ahead of the needs of groups
salvations is attained by prayer, meditation and good deeds
equality should exist between all members of society
14
One contribution of ancient Roman culture was the development of
the printing press
a republican form of government
the concept of zero
the process of making silk
15
Which values are most closely associated with the fundamental principles of buddhism?
practicing nonviolence and giving up worldly desires
maintaining the caste system and providing education for all
self-determination and democracy
competition and financial success

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