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WHG1 Unit 4 Test: Empires and Belief Systems
WHG1 Unit 4 Test: Empires and Belief Systems
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What is syncretism
A denial of a belief system
The blending of different belief systems
The travel of a belief system from one place to another
The replacement of one belief system with another
2
The place of worship for Muslims
Synagogue
Mosque
Stupas
Church
3
Which religion is associated with this symbol?
Islam
Judaism
Hinduism
Christianity
4
Which of the following is not a monotheistic religion
Christianity
Islam
Hinduism
Judaism
5
Why did Wudi's conflicts with neighboring Xiongnu lead to many difficulties for the Han?
It emptied the treasury of the state
The defeat weakened the empire
It allowed Mang to assume rule when Wudi left
After the defeat, the Han lost the Mandate of Heaven
6
This person converted to Buddhism and helped spread it to China
Ashoka
Chandragupta
Lakshmana
Siddhartha Gautama
7
Who held most of the powerful positions throughout the Ptolemaic Dynasty
Egyptians
Women
Seleucids
Greeks
8
What does moksha represent in Hinduism
A sacred ritual
Ultimate liberation from the cycle of birth and death
A religious teacher
The cycle of rebirth
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Why did the earliest empires have difficulties maintaining their empires?
There was no precedent for government structure
They were under threat by the expansion of the Ottoman Empire
There were no weapons or technologies to arm the military
They had trouble controlling nationalist efforts to gain sovereignty
10
Which religion is associated with this symbol?
Hinduism
Buddhism
Judaism
Islam
11
What did Confucius argue had to be done for order to be restored in society?
Societies had to reward virtuous people
Societies had to separate "superior" and "inferior" people
Societies had to promote learning and virtues
Societies had to punish disobedient people
12
Which religion is associated with this symbol?
Buddhism
Islam
Hinduism
Judaism
13
Why did the
ummah
split early in Islam's history?
The split occurred once the empire grew too large to be ruled by one empire
Disagreements over who should rule after Muhammad
Muslim ruled empires came up with their own codified Islamic laws
Disaagreements over interpretations of the Quran
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How did the Mandate of Heaven reinforce Confucian philosophy in Han society
The Mandate of Heaven went to emperors that lived up to Confucian morals
The Mandate of Heaven required emperors to have Confucian advisors
The Mandate of Heaven was only given to those that swore off Confucianism
The Mandate of Heaven emphasized individual freedom from the family
15
What does the fact that a religion is "universal" mean?
Its origins are mysterious and unkown
Anyone can become a member if they move to a place of worship
Anyone can become a member if they accept the tenants of the religion
It can be used by a state to influence people's behavior
16
Hindus believe a person's status is determined by the actions they perform in their life. What term describes this?
Brahman
Samsara
Karma
Moksha
17
What aspect of Roman culture allowed for the reshaping of Roman religion during the Roman Empire?
Investment in trade networks
A lack of centralized religions under the Roman republic
Religious excursions to spread Roman religion
Tolerance of other people's religions
18
This person made Christianity the official religion of the Roman Empire
Justinian
Constantine
Paul of Tarsus
Jesus of Nazareth
19
What made Hinduism appealing to people?
People liked that they didn't have to make direct contact with their gods
People liked the idea that they could be born into a better life
People liked that Hinduism didn't distinguish between social classes
People liked the idea that they didn't need to earn their place in heaven
20
The sacred text of Hinduism
Bible
Vedas
Quran
Tanakh
21
This person is the founder of Judaism
Jesus
Muhammad
Abraham
Moses
22
This person conquered the Persian Empire and had the largest empire in history, up to that point.
Alexander the Great
Ashoka the Great
Darius the Great
Cyrus the Great
23
What is a covenant
A formal and binding agreement, especially one made with God
A sacred text or scripture
A religious ceremony or ritual
A religious building or shrine
24
This is the holiest site in all of Islam.
Great Mosque of Djenne, Mali
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, Istanbul
Al-Aqsa Mosque, Jerusalem
The Ka'ba, Mecca
25
Which statement about the life-cycle of empires is most accurate?
Empires usually last between 400 and 500 years, and usually end in famine
All empires end, but how long they last and what brings them down varies
Once a society grows large enough to be called an empire it never ends
Some empires end, but most are renamed without much real change.
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What was one notable aspect of Legalism?
It emphasized filial piety, which is the virtue of respecting one's parents
Personal freedom as well as a oneness with nature were prominent values
Lawbreakers were punished severely, and everyone was punished equally
The Mandate of Heaven was a source of legitimacy for rulers.
27
What primary form of power did women hold in both Roman and Chinese societies?
Informal Power
Formal Power
Religious Power
Political Power
28
Which religion is associated with this symbol?
Hinduism
Christianity
Islam
Buddhism
29
What three belief systems contributed to Han culture taking hold in China
Hinduism, Confucianism, and Daoism
Greek mythology, Christianity, and Judaism
Legalism, Buddhism, and Christianity
Legalism, Confucianism, and Daoism
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What is a schism?
A type of prayer
A sacred object
A religious text
A division within a religious organization
