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Unit 2 Test Classic Civilizations Ch. 3-6
Unit 2 Test Classic Civilizations Ch. 3-6
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600 B.C.E-600 C.E.
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When comparing Roman and Chinese empires
Romans-adopt tech. from conquests; China-invest in education
Romans-creating something new; China-restoring the old.
Romans abandoned the classics & China invented new methods.
Romans language constant China transferred to other cultures
2
What 3 religions are evidence of the assimilation of a major Indian religion into China?
Confucianism, Judaism, Buddhism
Zoroastrianism, Daoism, Buddhism
Confucianism, Zoroastrianism, Daoism
Buddhism, Confucianism, Daoism
3
Chinese painting focused largely on mountains and water & were influenced by Daoists search for
Family with dignity
Education with hope
Peace with prosperity
Harmony with nature
4
A similarity between histories of the Americas and Eurasia is
Pop. were almost identical, approximately 35% located here.
Ag. rev. occurred at the same time, transforming human life
Historians studied regions equally due to pop. similarity
Similar metallurgy, iron weapons played an important role
5
With the support of China’s Buddhist establishment, Empress Wu did all of the following EXCEPT:
Mentored several females to inherit the title of Empress
Elevated women by commissioning female biographies.
Consolidated civil service exam system for public officials.
Actively patronized scholarship and the arts.
6
With what Eurasian civilizations might the Maya be compared
China
Rome
Greece
Persia
7
Emperor Wu Di's academy trained potential officers in texts with all of the following EXCEPT:
History
Astronomy
Literature
Art
8
Reincarnation, a major belief of Hinduism can best be described as
Sacred texts seeking the meaning of sacrifices by the Vedas
Sexual pleasure was acquired by its many detailed techniques
Souls migrate to another body based on actions
Pure actions, move to rebirth in a higher station in life
9
Understanding the time frames of major movements is using the historical skill
Analysis
Sourcing
Periodization
Comparison
10
What evidence proves Chinese society was unique in the extent it was shaped by the state
Political power and social prestige
The open-lottery to choose potential government candidates
Heterogenous genders at all levels of government
Administrators loyal to the church
11
India, unlike China, seldom experienced an empire that covered the entire subcontinent due to
India had a structure for petitioning lower class grievances
Strict adherence to Indian society in language & culture
Harsh life for low class Indians was common in all of India
India, caste was a phenomenon no appeal of all-Indian states
12
The decline of Meroe and the rise of Axum were both connected to changing patterns of:
Commerce
Religion
Caste
Weather
13
This gold bracelet, from 100 B.C.E illustrates all of the following of Meroe’s kingdom EXCEPT:
Reflects the influence of Egyptian culture in Nubia
Highlights their reputation for wealth and power
Reflects their focus on homogeneity and national pride
Illustrates the skill of its craftsmen
14
This legend ruled a Greek empire at the age of 24 that spread from Egypt to Afghanistan
Alexander the Great
Julius Ceaser
Brutus
Thor
15
In China, it was the time of Confucius and Laozi, whose teachings gave rise to Confucianism and
Buddhism
Zoroastrianism
Laoism
Daoism
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A key difference between histories of the Americas and Eurasia is
Pop. of America was urban while pop. of Eurasia was sparse
The absence of domesticated animals to farm or use in combat
The ag. rev. took place in Africa & then spread to Eurasia,
Americas-explosion of tombs; Eurasia-few architecture
17
To understand China’s history it is important to understand all of the following EXCEPT
Filial piety
Work life and leisure activities
Confucian gender roles
Confucian based exam system
18
Part of the immense funerary complex constructed for the Chinese ruler Qin Shihuangi, represent
Politics
Education
Economy
Military
19
The Greek city-states interactions with are characterized by all of the following EXCEPT
They spoke the same languages
Fiercely independent & in frequent conflict with neighbors
They worshipped similar gods
They collaborated on political ideals
20
All of the following have been found as evidence in the Vedas EXCEPT
All women were forced to be married through arrangement
Writings tell of small competing chiefdoms rising & falling
A strictly patriarchal society
Collections of poems, hymns, and prayers
21
All of the following are examples of Persian empires EXCEPT
Achaemenid
Parthian
Sasanian
Ahura Mazda
22
Although Greek city-states were mostly violent, they would stop conflict every 4 years because?
Participate in Olympic games
Collect taxes
Exchange gifts
bathe
23
This classical civilization is unique among others for its low view of the merchant class
Rome
Persia
India
China
24
The rise of the Roman empire can be attributed to all of the following EXCEPT:
Expansion without fear of vulnerability
Central location in the Mediterranean basin.
A political system that had more freedom than autocratics.
Values-rule of law, rights of citizens & keeping one’s word.
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This, which lasted until the 20th century, represents a major continuity in Chinese history.
The important role of Confucian scholars
The use of women and children in art.
Nun poetry in writing.
Rags to riches narratives.