In 139 BCE, the Chinese Emperor dispatched Zhang Qian to central Asia to:

seek allies against the Xiongnu

St. Augustine helped increase the popularity of Christianity by

Incorporating Hellenistic Platonic thought with Christian teachings

By dividing the Roman empire into two regions governed by co-rulers, Emperor Diocletian attempted to

establish more effective control over the Empire

Immediately after the fall of the Han Empire in 220 CE, China

was divided into 3 large "Barbarian" kingdoms

Which of the following is NOT true of the Christian Church after the Fall of the Roman Empire?

The church had little power within Medieval Europe

Mani, the founder of Manichaeism, promoted a syncretic blend of

Zoroastrianism, Christianity, and Buddhism

Which of the following were favorable conditions for developing long distance trade during the classical era?

All of the above are conditions that supported long distance trade

What happened to the Silk Roads after the decline of the Han and Roman Empires?

There was less activity, but trade revived along the routes in the 6th C.

Which of the following is NOT true with regard to the Silk Roads?

The silk roads actually had nothing to do with silk.

The invading Huns (led by Attila) contributed to the fall of the Western Roman empire by

Pressing the Germanic peoples into the western Roman Empire

Which of the following did NOT contribute to the popularity of Buddhism in post-Han China?

Missionary efforts by Buddhists attracted many followers

The monsoon winds in the Indian Ocean

Tied SE Asia, India, Arabia, and E Africa together in maritime trade.

With regard to epidemic diseases on the Silk Roads, which of the following was NOT true?

Diseases caused the greatest population loss in India

Which of the following is true with regard to the Indian influence in Southeast Asia?

All of the following were Indian Influences in SE Asia

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1
In 139 BCE, the Chinese Emperor dispatched Zhang Qian to central Asia to:
seek allies against the Xiongnu
Open the silk roads
Buy large and strong horses
Spy on his enemies
2
St. Augustine helped increase the popularity of Christianity by
Rewriting scriptures into the vernacular languages of the Germanic peoples
Incorporating Hellenistic Platonic thought with Christian teachings
Traveling across Europe spreading the faith to Germanic peoples
Leading Christian knights in warfare
3
By dividing the Roman empire into two regions governed by co-rulers, Emperor Diocletian attempted to
Share imperial power with the "Barracks Emperors"
Give up the east half of the empire to Christians
establish more effective control over the Empire
Make up for his lack of skill as an administrator
4
Immediately after the fall of the Han Empire in 220 CE, China
changed its policy on land distribution
was divided into 3 large "Barbarian" kingdoms
was taken over by the Mongols.
fell into the domination of the Sui dynasty
5
Which of the following is NOT true of the Christian Church after the Fall of the Roman Empire?
Church authorities institutionalized teachings through the New Testament.
The bishop of Rome and Patriarchs provided stability and order in Europe
Priests presided over religious affairs of dioceses
The church had little power within Medieval Europe
6
Which of the following is NOT true with regard to the Visigoths before they invaded the Roman empire?
They contributed large numbers of soldiers to the Roman armies
They were driven further west by the Huns
They adopted Roman Law
They adapted many social customs of the Romans like Christianity.
7
Mani, the founder of Manichaeism, promoted a syncretic blend of
Christianity, Buddhism, and Islam
Hinduism, Daoism, and Confucianism
Zoroastrianism, Christianity, and Buddhism
Nestorianism, Daoism, and Buddhism
8
Which of the following were favorable conditions for developing long distance trade during the classical era?
Under imperial rule many roads and bridges were constructed
All of the above are conditions that supported long distance trade
Empires ruled vast territories and maintained social order
Central Asia was pacified by the campaign of Han Wudi
9
The emperor who allowed Christians to practice their faith openly for the first time in the Roman Empire
St. Augustine
Theodosius
Constantine
Diocletian
10
What happened to the Silk Roads after the decline of the Han and Roman Empires?
The routes were changed to cross easier terrain
Activity actually increased along the silk roads
They no longer carried epidemic diseases
There was less activity, but trade revived along the routes in the 6th C.
11
Which of the following is NOT true with regard to the Silk Roads?
Silk roads also included sea lanes
The silk roads actually had nothing to do with silk.
the silk roads also carried luxury goods and fine spices
The silk roads linked much of Eurasia with North Africa
12
By the 3rd century CE, Christian communities in Mesopotamia and Iran deeply influenced Christian practices in Rome
Ascetic Values
Philosophies reflected by St. Augustine
Confucian Traditions
through the adoption of Nestorian beliefs
13
The invading Huns (led by Attila) contributed to the fall of the Western Roman empire by
Deposing the last emperor of the Roman Empire
Pressing the Germanic peoples into the western Roman Empire
Completely disrupting trade along the Silk Roads
Sacking the city of Rome in 410 CE
14
The principal agents for the spread of Buddhism over the Silk Roads were
Indian Monks
The Buddha Himself
Merchants
Missionaries from the Emperor Ashoka
15
Manichaeism promoted all of the following ideas except:
the struggle between good and evil
strict moral code of behavior
a highly ascetic lifestyle
One supreme god
16
Which of the following did NOT contribute to the popularity of Buddhism in post-Han China?
After fall of the Han, Confucianism lost its dominant position
Missionary efforts by Buddhists attracted many followers
Buddhism was familiar because foreign merchants practiced it.
Epidemic diseases turned the Chinese to Buddhism for salvation
17
The monsoon winds in the Indian Ocean
blow regularly from the North in the Summer
created tremendous difficulty for traders
Were actually first discovered by the Romans
Tied SE Asia, India, Arabia, and E Africa together in maritime trade.
18
Which of the following would NOT have been on a ship carrying goods in the Classical era
Pepper and cotton from India
Spices from Southeast Asia
Silk from Bactria
Olive oil and wine from Rome
19
With regard to epidemic diseases on the Silk Roads, which of the following was NOT true?
Diseases caused the greatest population loss in India
Diseases seriously weakened the Han and Roman Empires
The largest outbreaks occurred in the 2nd and 3rd centuries.
The most devastating diseases were small pox, measles, and bubonic plague
20
Which of the following is true with regard to the Indian influence in Southeast Asia?
Rulers called themselves rajas "Kings"
All of the following were Indian Influences in SE Asia
Rulers appointed Buddhist or Hindu advisors in their governments
Rulers adopted Indian Sanskrit as their written language

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