The most likely reason why an ancient Greek might worship more than one god is that

each god offered help in different areas of life.

What is a bureaucracy?

a system of offices that carries out government rules and regulations

Ancient Greek sculpture and architecture

still serve as models for artists and architects

How did Asoka’s rule lead to a prosperous India?

He built excellent roads that promoted trade.

What did the Buddha believe following the Eightfold Path could lead to?

an end to desires and suffering

The most important long-term impact of Socrates was

his promotion of critical thinking and reason

Who were the only people who could vote in Greek city-state governments?

free men born in that city-state.

How did advancements during the Gupta period transform mathematics?

They developed a decimal system with a numeral for zero.

Why was the Ganges Plain a good region for settlement?

It provided fertile, flat land.

How did the Zhou king control his vast kingdom?

He placed family members in charge of regions.

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2023 History CFA 2nd 9 Weeks Marshall

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1
What makes the North China Plain good in agriculture?
They could mine for bronze in the mountains
The mountains kept them hidden
The fertile soil
The moon shines better at night and reflects off the water
2
What did early farming villages in India depend on?
the summer typhoon
the winter monsoon
the winter typhoon
the summer monsoon
3
According to Hinduism, what determines how a person is reborn?
karma
moksha
dharma
nirvana
4
Who performed religious rituals in early Hinduism?
only priests
gurus
mokshas
Indians of all castes
5
The most likely reason why an ancient Greek might worship more than one god is that
he or she became bored with one god and moved on to another.
the popularity of different gods changed over time.
he or she wasn’t sure which of the gods was real.
each god offered help in different areas of life.
6
What is a bureaucracy?
a long-term plan for achieving a goal
a region with its own government
a system of offices that carries out government rules and regulations
a system of government that answers to a supreme ruler
7
Ancient Greek sculpture and architecture
still serve as models for artists and architects
no longer have much appeal today
were dazzling white as a sign of purity
showed the imperfections of gods and people
8
Which aspect of physical geography most influenced the development of city-states in Greece?
the climate
the sea
the mountains
the location near Asia and Africa
9
What are “pictographs”?
words or ideas
pictures of horses
a colorful painting
a graph
10
The Chinese had developed a form of writing in which each character represented a ___________.
letter
sound
syllable
word or idea
11
How did Asoka’s rule lead to a prosperous India?
He encouraged tolerance.
He developed an effective tax system.
He built excellent roads that promoted trade.
He conquered nearby Greek-controlled kingdoms and absorbed their wealth.
12
Most enslaved people became slaves because they were ___________________.
worked to death.
captured in battle.
eventually freed.
originally from Africa.
13
What group was in the highest caste?
landowners and merchants
priests
rulers and warriors
dalits
14
How did the Buddha achieve enlightenment?
He suffered.
He meditated.
He fasted.
He studied with gurus.
15
What did the Buddha believe following the Eightfold Path could lead to?
oneness with God
knowledge of the Four Noble Truths
the Middle Way
an end to desires and suffering
16
What physical feature separates the subcontinent of India from the rest of Asia?
Himalayas
Deccan Plateau
Indian Ocean
Bay of Bengal
17
According to Daoism, the symbols of yin and yang represent the ideal of ______.
authority.
balance.
material success.
good government.
18
The most important long-term impact of Socrates was
his encouragement of good citizenship
the criminal activity that led to his death sentence
his promotion of critical thinking and reason
his training of the philosopher Plato
19
Who were the only people who could vote in Greek city-state governments?
all men born in that city-state.
free men born in that city-state.
all free men, regardless of birth.
all adults born in that city-state.
20
In which area were Sparta and Athens very different?
the role of the city’s assembly
the city’s economic basis
the exclusion of women from politics
the city’s overall military strength
21
Leaders of early Greek oligarchies came mainly from which group?
foot soldiers
the rich
judges
the poor
22
The main purpose of the ancient Olympic games was to
resolve conflicts between city-states
honor the god Zeus
promote athletes’ careers
generate advertising revenue
23
How did advancements during the Gupta period transform mathematics?
They invented algebra.
They made progress in metallurgy.
They developed a decimal system with a numeral for zero.
They created the concepts of “square numbers” and “square roots.”
24
Why was the Ganges Plain a good region for settlement?
It provided lush, tropical forests.
It provided fertile, flat land.
It was protected by mountain ranges on all sides
It was near the ocean.
25
Which feature of Greece’s geography explains the ancient Greeks’ need for trade?
the location along the seacoast
the location along the boundary between Asia and Europe
the dry summer climate
the mountainous landscape
26
Many of the achievements of the ancient Indus Valley civilization was due to their advanced knowledge of________________
weather patterns.
farming.
geography.
mathematics.
27
How did the Zhou king control his vast kingdom?
He shared power with warlords.
He placed family members in charge of regions.
He destroyed all traces of Shang culture.
He killed all the nobles.
28
How were city-states different from other cities?
independent governments
large marketplaces
impressive acropolises
mountain barriers
29
What concept did Shi Huangdi introduce as a governing system?
profits
dismissal
spies
centralization
30
What does Confuciansim and Daoism have in common?
People are basically evil
Competition for wealth
Development of bureaucracy
Order and stability

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