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One way in which the Shang, the Indus, and the Nile civilizations were similar is that they each
developed monotheistic religions
originated in river valleys
flourished by trading salt and gold
suffered repeated invasions
2
What was the Silk Road?
A road made of silk
A compilation of trade networks that carried luxury goods
it was a road that stretched from China to the Western world
A single road built by the Han
3
According to Legalism, what is one key to a well-run society?
by letting respecting those above you for a maintained society
by enforcing strict laws
by limiting people's freedom
By claiming approval from heaven
4
What was the Romans' response to Greek temples and columns?
The Romans incorporated Greek design into their own public buildings.
laughed at them
They admired them and carried them to Rome
Said they can do better
5
In which type of government do the citizens have the power?
Tyranny
Democracy
Monarchy
Oligarchy
6
Discovery of streets in a grid-like pattern and a system of pipes for water in the Indus Valley suggest that there were
organized governments
subsistence-based economies
polytheistic beliefs
rigid social classes
7
How were the Jews and Christians treated by the Romans?
allowed them to practice their religions
were scapegoated, martyred, and crucified
Were only allowed to celebrate major Holidays
They took the Taoist approach with them
8
Why were the Jews and Christians treated badly by the Romans?
Romans had many temples
the Romans hated people from the Middle East
Romans thought monotheism was a threat
Romans were mad jealous
9
All of the following are reasons for the Gladiator battles and other entertainment in the Colosseum:
For the plebeians to have some fun
To choose the next ruler
Entertainment
To distract the common people from their problems
10
Paul was trying to start a new religion
False
True
11
Which of the following best describes an example of Polytheism?
Confucianism
The Greeks only worshiped Polyphemus
Greek city-states had their own deity god, but still respected other gods
The Persian belief in Ahura Mazda
12
How did people get food during the Paleolithic Era?
Uber Eats
fishing
agriculture
hunting and gathering
13
What is it that Siddhartha Gautama wanted to end?
Religion
Suffering
Reincarnation
Hinduism
14
Daoism encouraged people to follow the way of nature
False
True
15
Jesus was trying to start a new religion
False
True
16
What were the 12 tables?
Roman law code
Persian law code
Greek law code
Babylonian law code
17
What did the Cyrus Cylinder reveal about the Persian Empire?
Showed the policy of religous tolerance
Showed the policy of centralization
Darius the Great's method of asserting himself on the throne
The cylinder that contained all the information of the Persian Empire
18
Which of the following terms are synonymous with the Christian Bible?
The first 5 books of the Torah
The Tanakh
The New Testament
The Torah
19
What is a belief that was shared by Buddhism and Hinduism?
Polytheism
Belief in the caste system
Monotheism
Reincarnation
20
What was the Brahman?
The goal of achiving Moksha
He was a Toasist missionary
The ultimate existance behind reality
The Bruh man
21
Why did the Qin fall?
Too much foreign trade
Forced labor for peasants
Harsh legalist policies
Killing of Confucian scholars
22
The primary value of a secondary source is to
provide analysis of primary sources
make bias apparent
avoid assumptions
get a first-hand account of an event
23
Why did the Roman Empire decline?
Rome is the eternal city- Rome Clears
They didn't decline, 2 Romes are better than 1
Too large, invading barbarians, imperial succession problems
Corrupt government officials and military
24
Daoism is patriarchal
False
True
25
Which time period began after the reign of Alexander the Great and blended Greek and Asian culture?
Hellenistic Age
Classical Era
The Alexandrian Era
The Greek Golden Age
26
What religion did Buddhism reform?
Christianity
Mesopotamian
Judaism
Hinduism
27
Around when did the Neolithic Revolution begin?
2500 BCE
6,000-4,000 BCE
25,000,000-8,000 BCE
10,000-8,000 BCE
28
How was the geography of Rome different from ancient Greece?
A broad plain allowed for easier unification
It wasn't different
Settled on hills
Located right on the Mediterranean Sea
29
The Neolithic Revolution is considered a turning point because
factories began to use assembly-line techniques
alternatives to hunting and gathering developed
the use of chemical fertilizers increased
new inventions led to overseas exploration
30
What was the main goal of Confucianism?
A just and peaceful society
Efficiency in government
Establishing order through harsh laws
knowledge of the natural laws of nature
31
What is Dharma in Hinduism?
What does around comes around theory
The "right path" that hindus follow
the escape of the life and death cycle
will lead you to the "wrong path"
32
Hammurabi's code showed that
All of the above
There were strict punishments in Babylonian society
There was a patriarchy in Babylonian society
There were strict social classes in Babylonian society
33
The Neolithic Revolution is considered a turning point because
people began to live in caves
people began to live in settled communities
people began to be nomadic
people began to use fire to cook their food
34
In which way was the divinity of Roman emperors different from the Chinese concept of Mandate of heaven
Roman emperors used control over the military to consolidate their rule
The Roman emperor’s legitimacy did not depend on his success as a ruler
Roman emperors did not seek popular approval of their policies
Roman succession was based on the position of powerful family dynasties.
35
Why would a Hindu be interested in Buddhism?
freedom from the caste system
Buddhist monasteries throw fun parties
Why not?
You get to eat meat
36
Which statement best describes the benefit of studying past events from multiple points of view?
Examining different views gives a more complete picture of history
Using primary sources allows historians access to official records.
Will be able to give credit when credit is due to indiciduals
Viewing history chronologically shows eras overlap from one to the next
37
What was the Pax Romana?
Complete peace in the Roman Empire
Rome's Golden Age
Caesar's son's name
A hot new club located in Romania
38
Which action is most closely associated with the early Mesopotamian civilizations?
building floating gardens to grow corn
developing a writing system using cuneiform
establishing representative democracies
constructing Hindu temples
39
What was one cause of the development of many small independent city-states in ancient Greece?
Military leaders found small Greek settlements easy to control
The mountainous terrain of Greece resulted in widely scattered settlements
Greece and Rome were often at war
The Greek people had many different languages and religions
40
What best describes the eight-fold path?
Teachings of Hinduism
Rules for Hebrew religion
Rules for living a good life
The rules Moses received
41
What is the ultimate goal of Buddhism?
Achieve Nirvana
Worship the Hebrew God
Continue being reincarnated
End the caste system
42
Why is the Great Jewish Revolt of 66-70 CE significant?
Showed weakness of the Romans
Started Christianity
Started second Diaspora
Ended Pax Romana
43
Epic of Gilgamesh was
a poem from Ancient Mesopotamia
a poem from Indus River Valley
a poem from Ancient Egypt
regarded as the earliest surviving notable literature
44
Why don't we know more about the Indus Valley?
Because the Sumerians wrote more
Because no one is interested in Indian history
Because the British were more interested in ancient Egypt
Because we haven't deciphered their script yet
45
Which of the following concepts are associated with Confucianism?
filial piety
The 5 relationships
education
emperor worship
46
Why did the Han Empire decline?
Too large, invading barbarians
Overly harsh Legalism
Corrupt government officials and military
Peasant rebellions led by Daoists
