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Reincarnation, karma, and moksha are elements of the belief system of
Hinduism
Buddhism
Jainism
Judaism
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Monotheism describes the Hebrews' belief (unusual for the time) that their God was
a forgiving and protective God
the one and only God
a spiritual, not a physical, presence
Pharaoh
3
What early civilization used hieroglyphics as their writing system?
Egyptians
Chinese River Dynasties
Indus Valley Civilization
Sumerians
4
The development of farming in the Middle East brought about
a return to a nomadic lifestyle
the establishment of permanent settlements
the rise of hunting as an important occupation
increased dependence on the exportation of oil
5
Confucius believed in social order. How many basic relationships were defined in Confucianism?
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3
5
7
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The Neolithic Revolution was characterized by the
migration of early peoples to the Americas
decline of large empires
The growth of iron-making technology
change from nomadic herding to settled farming
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Hinduism and Buddhism have a common belief in
the caste system
the sacredness of all life
monotheism
reincarnation
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What is Legalism the belief in?
When the emperor is corrupt, he loses the right to rule
Strict laws & harsh punishments are needed to maintain order
Treat others as you want to be treated
The emperor should rule as a father is head of the family
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Mesopotamia was the fertile alluvial region between which two rivers?
Nile & Euphrates
Nile & Congo
Ganges & Euphrates
Tigris & Euphrates
10
In the Hebrew tradition, a covenant is
prophecy about the future
an ornamental chest for storing religious documents
a law handed down by god to humanity
a mutual promise between God and humanity
11
The most sacred writings of the Jewish religion are the 1st 5 books of the Hebrew Bible named
the Ark of the Covenant
the Ten Comandments
the Torah
the Old Testament
12
In Buddhism, the release from selfishness and pain that comes from complete understanding is
sangha
moksha
nirvana
dharma
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Nomadic groups who obtain food by hunting animals and collecting plants are called
hominids
slash and burn farmers
Australopithecines
hunter-gatherers
14
Civilization developed largely as a result of
government and other institutions
the agricultural or Neolithic Revolution
the domestication of animals
religious beliefs
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What economic factor contributed most to the development of the first civilizations?
a surplus of agricultural goods
irrigation systems
the steel plow
new transportation routes
16
The invention of tools, mastery over fire, and the development of language all occurred in the
Jurassic Age
Stone Age
Iron Age
Bronze Age
17
Judaism, Christianity, and Islam have a common root in the Hebrew idea of
Dharma
ethical monotheism
the Four Noble Truths
the Eightfold Path
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The Phoenicians contributed greatly to written communication by introducing the first use of
papyrus
phonetic symbols
vowels
pictographs
19
Which religion includes the Four Noble Truths, the Eightfold Path, and nirvana?
Christianity
Judaism
Buddhism
Hinduism
20
The Code of Hammurabi and Chinese legalism both rely on the idea that
the gods would providethem with guidance
all subjects are equal under the law
religion and government must be brought closer together
harsh laws are needed to control society
21
One result of the Neolithic Revolution was
the establishment of villages & the rise of gov't
an increase in the number of nomadic tribes
a decrease in trade between cultural groups
a reliance on hunting and gathering for food
22
An important difference between Buddhism and Hinduism is
The goal of spiritual understanding
The cyclical view of history
The belief in reincarnation
The rejection of the caste system
23
Anthropology is the study of
human life and culture
ancient texts
tools and weapons
underground insects
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Cities, complex government, job specialization, and a writing system are all characteristics of
cultural diversity
civilization
the Neolithic Revolution
early technology
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The most important force in the spread of both Buddhism and the alphabet was
missionaries
trade
cultural diffusion
war
