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The Neolithic Revolution was characterized by the
change from nomadic herding to settled farming
migration of early peoples to the Americas
The growth of iron-making technology
decline of large empires
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Cities, complex government, job specialization, and a writing system are all characteristics of
civilization
early technology
the Neolithic Revolution
cultural diversity
3
The most important force in the spread of both Buddhism and the alphabet was
cultural diffusion
missionaries
trade
war
4
The Code of Hammurabi and Chinese legalism both rely on the idea that
the gods would providethem with guidance
all subjects are equal under the law
harsh laws are needed to control society
religion and government must be brought closer together
5
An important difference between Buddhism and Hinduism is
The cyclical view of history
The rejection of the caste system
The belief in reincarnation
The goal of spiritual understanding
6
Mesopotamia was the fertile alluvial region between which two rivers?
Ganges & Euphrates
Tigris & Euphrates
Nile & Euphrates
Nile & Congo
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Monotheism describes the Hebrews' belief (unusual for the time) that their God was
the one and only God
a spiritual, not a physical, presence
Pharaoh
a forgiving and protective God
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The most sacred writings of the Jewish religion are the 1st 5 books of the Hebrew Bible named
the Torah
the Ark of the Covenant
the Old Testament
the Ten Comandments
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Anthropology is the study of
human life and culture
tools and weapons
ancient texts
underground insects
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The development of farming in the Middle East brought about
the establishment of permanent settlements
increased dependence on the exportation of oil
the rise of hunting as an important occupation
a return to a nomadic lifestyle
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Hinduism and Buddhism have a common belief in
monotheism
reincarnation
the sacredness of all life
the caste system
12
Nomadic groups who obtain food by hunting animals and collecting plants are called
slash and burn farmers
hunter-gatherers
Australopithecines
hominids
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Confucius believed in social order. How many basic relationships were defined in Confucianism?
7
5
3
4
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One result of the Neolithic Revolution was
the establishment of villages & the rise of gov't
an increase in the number of nomadic tribes
a decrease in trade between cultural groups
a reliance on hunting and gathering for food
15
The Phoenicians contributed greatly to written communication by introducing the first use of
vowels
pictographs
phonetic symbols
papyrus
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Reincarnation, karma, and moksha are elements of the belief system of
Judaism
Hinduism
Jainism
Buddhism
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Civilization developed largely as a result of
government and other institutions
the agricultural or Neolithic Revolution
the domestication of animals
religious beliefs
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What economic factor contributed most to the development of the first civilizations?
new transportation routes
the steel plow
a surplus of agricultural goods
irrigation systems
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What early civilization used hieroglyphics as their writing system?
Sumerians
Egyptians
Indus Valley Civilization
Chinese River Dynasties
20
In the Hebrew tradition, a covenant is
prophecy about the future
a law handed down by god to humanity
a mutual promise between God and humanity
an ornamental chest for storing religious documents
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In Buddhism, the release from selfishness and pain that comes from complete understanding is
nirvana
sangha
moksha
dharma
22
The invention of tools, mastery over fire, and the development of language all occurred in the
Jurassic Age
Bronze Age
Stone Age
Iron Age
23
Which religion includes the Four Noble Truths, the Eightfold Path, and nirvana?
Christianity
Hinduism
Buddhism
Judaism
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Judaism, Christianity, and Islam have a common root in the Hebrew idea of
ethical monotheism
the Four Noble Truths
Dharma
the Eightfold Path
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What is Legalism the belief in?
The emperor should rule as a father is head of the family
Strict laws & harsh punishments are needed to maintain order
When the emperor is corrupt, he loses the right to rule
Treat others as you want to be treated
