How did the Gupta Empire contribute to world civilizations?

Introduced the concept of zero, added it to number system

Why were the ancient Egyptians buried with their prized possessions?

wanted their possessions available to them in the aferlife

The reason local leaders (a government) were unnecessary in villages was probably due to...

the existence of a caste system kept order on its own

Why is the Gupta reign called the Golden Age of Hindu culture?

Learning, literature, and art flourished

Which individual would be most likely to be a student in a Roman school?

a young aristocrat training to be a navigator

Which value of Greek civilization is reflected in the following hymn?

Believed that gods/goddesses were involved in natural events

What would be an example of theocracy?

group of religious clerics appointed to advise the govt.

Unlike Confucianism, the philosophy of New-Confucianism featured a what?

broader acceptance of differing philosophical ideals

Early humans living during the Stone Age most likely worshiped how?

Believed that all living things had a spirit

What was the major difference between peasants and other farmers in ancient Egypt?

didn't own land that they farmed and worked on

An example of cultural convergence would be what?

an East Asian grocery store opening in San Francisco CA

Which statement best explains the following feature of the caste system?

military strength/security were important to Aryans (nomads)

Which Egyptian belief about pharaohs helped strengthen the social order?

They were half men and half gods

What was the greatest similarity between Europe and Japan during the feudal era?

the lack of a central power of government

Why is the period from 1500 to 500 BCE is referred to as the Vedic Age?

Indo-Aryans brought religious traditions with them to India

Which resident of ancient Egypt would most likely have been enslaved?

enemy soldier captured in battle with the army

What primary source leads scholars to think early people might've believed in life after death?

they put food and objects in graves

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1
How did the Gupta Empire contribute to world civilizations?
created the first wheel and writing system
developed what is now algebra
spread Judaism through foreign conquest
Introduced the concept of zero, added it to number system
2
According to Hinduism, the consequences of the way a person lives would be considered...
Reincarnation
Karma
Dharma
Vedas
3
Which value was central to the code of the samurai?
tolerance
friendship
compassion
loyalty
4
Why were the ancient Egyptians buried with their prized possessions?
wanted their possessions to help identify them
wanted their possessions protected from invaders
they wanted their possessions to be preserved for centuries
wanted their possessions available to them in the aferlife
5
The reason local leaders (a government) were unnecessary in villages was probably due to...
the lack of a written language
No one would listen to the leaders
the existence of a caste system kept order on its own
people did not want to become politicians
6
The caste system in India was characterized by what?
toleration for various religious beliefs
equality between men and women
the lack of social mobility
the right of the people to choose their occupation
7
Why is the Gupta reign called the Golden Age of Hindu culture?
Learning, literature, and art flourished
The crops in the river valleys were golden coloured
Many new lands were added to the empire
The Guptas established a gold standard
8
The joining of Atman (self) and Brahman results in which of the following?
nirvana
yoga
karma
dharma
9
Which major religion is derived from Judaism?
Islam
Hinduism
Christianity
Buddhism
10
Which individual would be most likely to be a student in a Roman school?
a poor boy studying mathematics
a 14 year old plebeian learning how to mint coins
a young aristocrat training to be a navigator
a slave girl preparing to be a midwife
11
What cultural change brought about the following:
development of metal tools
development of complex government
growth of complex, organized religion
adoption of agriculture
12
Based on the following quote, said by Spartan mothers to their sons, what did Sparta value?
Family
Education
Colonizing
Fighting
13
Ancient India developed the most rigid social hierarchical ordering system of its time, called
caste
sari
ostracism
kowtowing
14
Which value of Greek civilization is reflected in the following hymn?
Believed that humans became god/goddesses after death
Believed that gods/goddesses were at war with humans
Believed that gods/goddesses needed sacrifices from humans
Believed that gods/goddesses were involved in natural events
15
What would be an example of theocracy?
mother country ruling a colony and regulating trade
group of religious clerics appointed to advise the govt.
dictator using fear to keep order over the citizens
president being elected by the people to lead government
16
Unlike Confucianism, the philosophy of New-Confucianism featured a what?
rejection of merit-based government employment system
call for a stricter government and punishment system
broader acceptance of differing philosophical ideals
social structure based on wealth and punishment system
17
Early humans living during the Stone Age most likely worshiped how?
Believed that all living things had a spirit
Followed a prophet who was believed to speak for god
Worshiped one common god
In organized temples built to worship the gods
18
Based on the following quote, which answer describes Mesopotamian religion?
Polytheistic
Abrahamic
Monotheistic
Nativistic
19
The Chinese influence on Japan during the Heian period was most clearly demonstrated by what?
Japan's strong trade relations with other Asian nations
decentralized form of Japan's government
influence of Buddhism in Japan
importance of warrior values to Japanese culture
20
What was the major difference between peasants and other farmers in ancient Egypt?
required to work on the building projects
lived in remote villages in houses made of mud bricks
didn't own land that they farmed and worked on
weren't allowed to participate in same religious rituals
21
An example of cultural convergence would be what?
an East Asian grocery store opening in San Francisco CA
A new capital building being built in London, England
A Mexican restaurant opening up in Cancun, Mexico
A Buddhist temple being built in Tokyo, Japan
22
What battle caused Asoka the Great to change his view on life and turn into a Buddhist?
Battle of Harappa
Kalinga Battle
The Great India War
Mauryan Battle
23
Which aspect of Greek society focused on polytheism?
The practice of mythology
The domestication of animals
The democracy centered government
The implementation of art and architecture
24
Which statement best explains the following feature of the caste system?
military strength/security were important to Aryans (nomads)
priests occupy the highest caste, first trained as soldiers
Security was a concern in India, they were prone to invasion
fewer merchants/farmers than warriors/soldiers
25
Which Egyptian belief about pharaohs helped strengthen the social order?
They were half men and half gods
They consulted with wise advisors before making decisions
Job creation was important to all pharaohs
Caring for the poor was their top priority
26
What was the greatest similarity between Europe and Japan during the feudal era?
the absence of cultural ideals
the rapid pace of industrialization
the importance of foreign trade
the lack of a central power of government
27
The caste system developed in what region of the world?
South America
India
African sub-continent
Australia
28
Why is the period from 1500 to 500 BCE is referred to as the Vedic Age?
the Vedas were written because of it
Vedic Empire was the first true Indian empire
Indo-Aryans brought religious traditions with them to India
Vedas is considered the first Indian emperor
29
Which resident of ancient Egypt would most likely have been enslaved?
government official caught stealing money from a temple
enemy soldier captured in battle with the army
craftsperson who carves statues that insults the pharaoh
a foreign diplomat who brings bad news to the pharaoh
30
What primary source leads scholars to think early people might've believed in life after death?
surviving cave art shows the dead being reborn
they did not bury their dead
they put food and objects in graves
surviving carved figurines from the time look like angels

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