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

Teaching rulers to govern justly & individuals to live ethically

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.

a system of writing developed by the Sumerians

The primary cultural characteristics of Hellenism are...

philosphy, science, math, and art.

Some people disliked Socrates because:

He embarrassed them when they couldn't answer his questions

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

Rejection of ritual in favor of living an ethical life

The original writing system of the Egyptians

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

through the Khyber Pass in the Hindu Kush mountains

were did the Phoenicians live?

the eastern coast of the Mediterranean Sea

Which is not a geographic factor that influenced Ancient India?

Deep harbors on the Mediterranean

The Qin dynasty was bad for China

This is incorrect, the dynasty strengthened and unified China

why is gilgamesh an epic?

because of the writing style and the plot of a hero

Tigris and Euphrates River Valley

How did the Zhou dynasty gain the Mandate of Heaven?

the Zhou were victorious over the Shang.

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

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