Ancient History Midterm Review

Egyptian pharaohs...

True or False: A textbook is a reference source.

Who developed the first code of law in ancient Mesopotamia?

True or False: in order to claim the Mandate of Heaven, you must establish peace and prosperity in China.

This philosophy is based on hierarchical relationships of protection and respect modeled off the family unit.

Which of the following is a similarity all early civilizations share?

Which of the following peace treaties was signed between Ramses II and the Hittites?

The caste system was intricately tied to...

Which group had the first major advancement in government with their written code of laws?

True or False: a Bibliography includes only the sources cited within the paper/project.

This philosophy believes that education is extremely important.

Who was the first Indian Emperor?

In Vedic Hinduism...

Which Persian emperor built the Royal Road and had "Eyes and Ears?"

True or False: Original content is a secondary source

According to the Arthasastra, how did CGM monitor his empire?

Who united the Hebrews into one kingdom?

True or False: the Shang Dynasty fell because of their feudal government.

What happened after the Battle of Kalinga?

Siddhartha Gautama began Buddhism after...

What is "samsara?"

Which of the following did the Aryans introduce to India?

This philosophy believes in following "the Way."

This is a nature based philosophy that stresses natural consequences for your actions.

Which groups religious beliefs influenced advances in engineering and surgical knowledge, among other things?

True or false: a source is only primary if you are holding the original document.

True or False: Qin Shi Huang could claim Heaven's Mandate.

Which group's geography impacted the development of their military the most?

Which world religion is the oldest monotheistic religion?

Who freed the Hebrews from the Babylonian Captivity/Exile?

Which Mesopotamian ruler owned the world's first library?

What is a database?

This is a political philosophy that stresses a system of harsh punishments for wrong and rewards for right.

Qin Shi Huang unified China by...

Which of the following terms best describes "moksha?"

Which group's religious beliefs heavily influence their entire social hierarchy?

What is another name for a provincial governor within the Persian Empire?

According to the Four Noble Truths, a person can end suffering if he or she...

Which leader that we discussed was known to be tolerant of other people's beliefs (especially religious)?

Which Mesopotamian forced the Hebrews into the Babylonian Captivity?