why is gilgamesh an epic?

because of the writing style and the plot of a hero

Trade along the Silk Roads and the trans-Saharan trade routes resulted in

cultural diffusion between different societies

What was the Mandate of Heaven?

A concept that said rulers were given authority to rule from the gods

What does Hellenism refer to?

Infuence of Greek culture and ideas on world

How did the Zhou dynasty gain the Mandate of Heaven?

the Zhou were victorious over the Shang.

The original writing system of the Egyptians

Why did Asoka convert to Buddhism?

He was horrified at the slaughter caused by war.

Choose all of the true facts about oracle bones.

Oracle Bones are one of China's earliest form of writing.

Which of the following accurately describes the goals of axial age thinkers?

Teaching rulers to govern justly & individuals to live ethically

were did the Phoenicians live?

the eastern coast of the Mediterranean Sea

Why did Buddhism appeal to merchants along the silk roads?

Buddhisim offered enlightment to all caste systems

A unifying characteristic of the Axial Age from c. 600 to 300 BCE was:

Rejection of ritual in favor of living an ethical life

Greek geography is characterized by

Mountainous land with enclosed isolated valleys and thousands of islands.

Hellenistic culture developed as a result of

A blend of Greek and Persian cultures by Alexander the Great

Facts about Socrates...

Taught by asking questions, didn't write books.

Some people disliked Socrates because:

He embarrassed them when they couldn't answer his questions

What was the Silk Road?

a chain of connecting trades routes through CentralAsia

The Qin dynasty was bad for China

This is incorrect, the dynasty strengthened and unified China

The Aryans (Vedic Peoples) conquored Ancient India by entering the sub-continent

through the Khyber Pass in the Hindu Kush mountains

Which is not a geographic factor that influenced Ancient India?

Deep harbors on the Mediterranean

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1
why is gilgamesh an epic?
because it is well known
because of the writing style and the plot of a hero
because it got popular really quick
because it is
2
The Zhou Dynasty followed which philosophies?
B. Hinduism
A. Confucianism
D. Both A and C
C. Taoism
3
Trade along the Silk Roads and the trans-Saharan trade routes resulted in
cultural diffusion between different societies
elimination of all traditional beliefs
a movement toward decolonization
the Columbian Exchange
4
What was the Mandate of Heaven?
A set of laws that were dictated from the gods
A concept that said rulers were given authority to rule from the gods
The name of a legendary dragon from Chinese mythology
What the Ancient Chinese called their king
5
What does Hellenism refer to?
The influence of Egyptian ideas, lifestyle and culture on Judea
Roman influence on Judea
The influence of Persia on Greek life
Infuence of Greek culture and ideas on world
6
Which of the following was a Greek philosopher?
Confucius
Diocletian
Plato
Charlemane
7
The Olmecs were from
Scandinavia
Peru
Mexico
Africa
8
An early form of paper made from reeds grown in Egypt was
dharma
papyrus
cuneiform
ziggurat
9
How did the Zhou dynasty gain the Mandate of Heaven?
killed Shang warriors who refused to surrender.
served only the interests of the rich.
the Zhou were victorious over the Shang.
served only the interests of the educated.
10
Hieroglyphics are
The name of a desert
A plant used to make paper
The original writing system of the Egyptians
The ruler of a kingdom
11
Why did Asoka convert to Buddhism?
He read a pillar describing Buddhist moral truths
He was horrified at the slaughter caused by war.
He wanted to rule Buddhist lands
He wanted to marry a Buddhist woman
12
Which of the following was not a god of Ancient Greece?
Athena
Zeus
Vishnu
Ares
13
Who were the Indo-Europeans who conquered Ancient India?
Aryans (Vedic Peoples)
Persians
Sumerians
Akkadians
14
Where were the Israelites beliefs recorded?
Vedas
Bible
Torah
Koran
15
Choose all of the true facts about oracle bones.
They were sacrificed to gods.
Oracle Bones are one of China's earliest form of writing.
Shang Kings would use them to educate their children
Chinese farmers would use them to contact their ancestors
16
Which of the following accurately describes the goals of axial age thinkers?
Teaching priests right beliefs & persons to treat others kindly
Teaching rulers to govern justly & individuals to live ethically
Training government bureaucrats to effectively run states
Training military leaders to use forces of nature against enemy
17
Political structure of the Olmecs was built around
dictatorship
religious kingship
slavery
labor systems
18
An important trade item during the Zhou dynasty was
crossbows
plows
saddles
silk
19
Alexander the Great was educated by ________________
Socrates
Aristophanes
Aristotle
Plato
20
Who was the Siddhartha Gautama?
Founder of Buddhism
Founder of Zoroastrian
Founder of Daoism
Founder of Hinduism
21
The Greek city-state best described as an “Aristocracy of Warriors” was
Troy
Sparta
Crete
Athens
22
Hindu's main god was
Allah
Zeus
Brahma
Buddha
23
were did the Phoenicians live?
florida
west coast
the Nile river
the eastern coast of the Mediterranean Sea
24
Where was Socrates from?
Greece
Spain
Cyprus
Macedonia
25
Why did Buddhism appeal to merchants along the silk roads?
Buddhism offered a life free from suffering
Buddhisim offered enlightment to all caste systems
Buddhism offered more trading opportunities
Buddhisim offered a higher social rank
26
The Hittites were best known for their
Number system basedon 60
city organization
Legal system
Military technology (chariot)
27
A unifying characteristic of the Axial Age from c. 600 to 300 BCE was:
Rejection of polytheism in favor of monotheism
The replacement of religious traditions with early science
Belief in military power rather than religious tradition
Rejection of ritual in favor of living an ethical life
28
Which of these does NOT describe the Phoenicians?
Lived in modern day Syria
Developed a phonetic alphabet
Set up trading posts around the Mediterranean
Invented hieroglyphics
29
History began with the invention of
laws
writing
domesticated animals
the wheel
30
Only a limited few, specific people knew how to read and write hieroglyphics.
True
False
31
Greek geography is characterized by
Good soil for farming.
Shallow harbors that were poor for trading.
Mountainous land with enclosed isolated valleys and thousands of islands.
Isolation from the Fertile Crescent.
32
The exchange of silks and spices and the spread of Buddhism along the Silk Roads are examples of
Cultural diffusion
Self-sufficiency
Ethnocentrism
Desertification
33
Israelites are...
Monotheistic
Polytheistic
34
Who was Alexander the Great?
all of the above
defeated the Persians and conquered Egypt
young king
from Macedonia in northern Greece
35
A scientist who unearths remains is a(n)
microbiologist
paleontologist
anthropologist
archaologist
36
Hellenistic culture developed as a result of
Expansion of Mongol influence
The Punic Wars
Etruscan dominance of the Greek mainland.
A blend of Greek and Persian cultures by Alexander the Great
37
What were the Phoenicians known for?
All of the above
Known for their alphabet using 22 different signs
Known for being the "purple people" from Canaan, exporting rare purple dye
Known for building ships and becoming sea traders.
38
Facts about Socrates...
Started The Academy, wrote The Republic.
Taught by asking questions, didn't write books.
None of the above.
His ideas form the basis for modern science.
39
Which term is most closely associated with Hellenism under Alexander the Great?
Natural rights
Cultural Diffusion
Theocracy
Pacifism
40
What is the religion of the Israelites?
Atheism
Judiasm
Hinduism
Christianity
41
The teachings of Confucius ________.
were about this world
were about God
were about life after death
came from God
42
Some people disliked Socrates because:
He shared his personal opinions too openly
He smelled
He called them names
He embarrassed them when they couldn't answer his questions
43
Confucius was
A Chinese moral philosopher
the founder of Confucianism
all of these
alive from 551-479 BC
44
What was the Silk Road?
a street in Japan where tailors madeexpensive clothing
a road that ran through the silk producing region of China
a chain of connecting trades routes through CentralAsia
a trade route that linked China and Korea
45
Historians were able to decipher Hieroglyphics after finding _____
the Rose Stone
the Rosioglyphic Stone
the Rosetta Stone
the Terrarosa Stone
46
The Qin dynasty was bad for China
This is false because people were unhappy with Shi Huangdi
This is true because people adored Shi Huangdi
This is true because the dynasty weakened China
This is incorrect, the dynasty strengthened and unified China
47
The holy book for the ancient Aryans of India:
The Torah
The Vedas
The Old Testament
The Qu'ran
48
The "New Stone Age" was also called
The Iron Age
The Paleolithic Era
The Agricultural Revolution
The Neolithic Era
49
Which River Valley Civilization had the fewest natural barriers for protection from invaders?
Ancient Egypt
Ancient India
The Fertile Crescent
Ancient China
50
The Aryans (Vedic Peoples) conquored Ancient India by entering the sub-continent
through the Khyber Pass in the Hindu Kush mountains
by boat
by sea
via China
51
Which is not a geographic factor that influenced Ancient India?
Indus and Ganges Rivers
Deep harbors on the Mediterranean
Monsoons
Himalaya Mountains
52
Why is the Epic of Gilgamesh so important?
Is oldest written story
Is about friendship
Shows how to become immortal
Tells of Great Flood
53
Confucius enforced...
Law and order
Bananas, Muffins and Crumpets
Respect and happiness
Stealing and fighting
54
A fortified city on a hill in Ancient Greece was
Parthenon
ziggurat
castle
acropolis
55
Which dynasty invented the Mandate of Heaven?
Qin
Han
Zhou
Shang
56
Who were known as the inventors of the alphabet?
The Pheonicians
The Sumerians
The Persians
The Babylonians
57
The Epic of Gilgamesh is written in...
Greek
Cuneiform
Hieroglyphics
Sanskrit
58
Why is Alexander called the great?
He conquered a vast empire
He developed democracy
He created a new form of writing
He was Greek
59
The most important invention of the Phoenicians was the...
Temples
Number System
silk road
Alphabet
60
The primary cultural characteristics of Hellenism are...
Christianity, the Crusades, and The Great Schism.
philosphy, science, math, and art.
Confucianism, Taoism, and Legalism.
pyramids, ziggurats, and polytheism.
61
We know the teachings of Confucius because ________.
they were made into songs
Confucius is still living
his followers wrote them down
people told them to each other
62
How did the invention of the chariot help civilizations in warfare?
The chariot offered a speedy means of transportation.
All are true.
Chariots were easy to maneuver on the battlefield.
It provided a good view of what the warrior was shooting at.
63
What were the Oracle Bones of the Shang Empire?
Kings Bones Frozen In Ice And Kept To Keep Body In Tacked.
Snake Teeth And Cow Ears Had Drawings On Them To be Eaten By Kings.
Cattle Bones And Turtle Shells That Had Writing On Them So They Tell Future
Bones Turned Into Food By Melting Them.
64
This innovation in Greek art, came from axial age thinkers perception of place of humans?
Rejecting decorative arts in favor of intellectual pursuits
Creating elaborate mosaics of mythical creatures
Representing naturalistic views of nude human figures
Creating idealized art to reflect ideal realms
65
What period followed the Zhou Dynasty?
Warring States Period
Shang Dynasty
Qin Dynasty
Mandate of Heaven
66
The basis of trade for the powerful African Empires was
Gold and Silver
Salt and Slaves
Cattle and gold
Gold and Salt
67
The Israelites were conquered by...
The French
The Persians
The Romans
The Assyrians
68
Asoka spread ________ to China
Judaism
Hinduism
Buddhism
Janism
69
who is the goddess of wisdom and warfare
Ares
Athena
Hera
Demeter
70
Daily duty to a Hindu is called
dharma
vishnu
nirvanna
karma
71
Which of the following is not a characteristic of Buddhism?
icons
Nirvanna
The 4 Noble truths
The Eightfold Path
72
Which of the following was not an ethnic group of Mesopotamia?
The Babylonians
The Sumerians
The Huns
The Assyrians
73
Epic of Gilgamesh
Indus River Valley
Tigris and Euphrates River Valley
Nile River Valley
Huang He (Yellow) River Valley
74
Cuneiform was important because...
Things were recorded for a later date
People could write history down
All of the above
Historians could study Sumerian achievements and findings
75
What is cuneiform?
a manuscript developed by the Polynesians
a system of writing developed by the Sumerians
a trade system based on conifer seeds
76
Confucius was most concerned with...
inventing new theories
discovering new algorithms
transmitting traditional ways
sacred scriptures
77
Which of the following describes the Epic of Gilgamesh?
It is short poem about a hero who is killed in battle.
A long poem about a father & the main theme is revenge.
It is a short poem about a father who searches for his son.
It is a long poem about a hero & the main theme is death and immortality.
78
What Was The Mandate Of Heaven?
An Important Part Of The Dynastic Cycle
All Of The Above
The Right Of Rebellion Against An Unjust Ruler
79
Which philosopher believed that truth can be found by asking questions?
Aristotle
Plato
Socrates
Confucius
80
The first law code ever written was
The Old Testament
THe Vedas
Hammurabi's Code
The Code of Justinian
81
The Olmecs are credited with the construction of at least 18 colossal.....
pyramids
temples
castles
stone heads
82
How did Shang chariot use differ from that of the rest of Afro-Eurasia?
The Shang used chariots as symbols of wealth instead of for warfare.
The Shang used iron fittings for their chariots.
The Shang made chariots lighter and more maneuverable.
The Shang developed horseshoes, so horses suffered fewer leg/foot injuries.

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