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What tests began under the Han Dynasty?
Civil Service Examinations
The Book of the Dead
The SAT Exams
Government Jobs Testing
2
Confucius believed that if people showed loyalty and respect within the family,
a new king would be chosen.
the same values would spread to society at large.
China would become a world leader.
they would not obey their rulers.
3
Which major religion was not spread through the Silk Road
Zoroastrianism
Buddhism
Islam
Luthernism
4
How was the Mayan civilization structured?
It was one giant empire.
It was composed of a series of city-states.
5
The Inca roads were important because......
It was a means of communication within the empire.
It was important for travel.
All of these are correct.
It linked the empire together.
6
Which concept is reincarnation directly connected to in Hindusim?
Dharma
Moksha
Brahman
Karma
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River Valley Civilizations
Tigris, Euphrates, Mississippi
Greece, Rome, Byzantine
Egypt, India, Mesopotamia, Huang He
Nile, Yellow, Ganges
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Ancient Persians:
invented the alphabet
tolerated all religions and built a multi-ethnic empire
were famous for their cruelty
invented the wheel
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Characteristics of civilization
Art, Religion, Daily Life
Culture, Technology, Government
Earth, Wind, Fire
Weather, Religion, Oceans
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Sikhism is a good example of a syncretic religion that developed in this time period. What religions were combined?
Christianity and Judaism
Hinduism and Buddhism
Islam and Confucianism
Hinduism and Islam
11
The Mayan and Aztec civilizations advanced the development of --
calendars
manufacturing goods
printing
ocean navigation
12
Ancient Rome set up a ____ where citizens elected representatives to rule.
Dictatorship
Republic
Monarchy
Democracy
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Hinduism & Buddhism originated in...
Europe
India
Middle East
Italy
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One difference between the governments of Ancient Greece and the United States is...
we both use courts and juries to solve disputes.
we both use a form of democracy.
citizens have a say in making decisions.
the amount of people who are citizens.
15
Define Polytheisism
the belief in one god
the belief in multiple gods
the belief in no gods
16
Ancient Persia
Syria
Iraq
Iran
Jordan
17
What were the laws of ancient Rome?
Caesar's Code
Twelve Tables
Justinian Code
Code of Hammurabi
18
In ancient Greece, a "polis" referred to ______.
A musical instrument
A city-state
A theater performance
A religious ritual
19
Judaism, Islam, and Christianity
are Monotheistic
have the same holy book
celebrate the same Holy Days
worship in the same place
20
Aztec warfare was culturally to?
Ensure sacrifices
Create alliances
Prove strength
Expand territory
21
Which civilization used the Mayan calendar as inspiration?
Olmec
Incas
Aztecs
Mississippian
22
The Gupta Empire made advances in which of the following areas?
all of the above
math
literature
art
23
What was the main Chinese export during the Han dynasty?
dresses
porcelain
spices
silk
24
Because of the government examinations based on Confucius's teachings, government jobs
were not highly prized.
were held by sons of important people.
could be held by poor young men.
were held by anyone who wanted one.
25
Judaism, Islam, and Christianity all believe in _______
the holy trinity
only one God
the Torah
Jesus
26
Founder of Buddhism...
Jesus
Abraham
Siddhartha Gautama
Muhammad
27
Characteristics of civilizations--
specialized workers
all of the above
advanced cities
record keeping
28
The following map shows what river valley?
Indus
Nile
Ganges
Huang Huh
29
Hinduism was different than Buddhism in that Hindusim
Believed in a better afterlife
spread their faith
Had holy leaders
Believed in a Caste system
30
Why were the villages and farms in ancient Greece isolated from each other?
They were separated by deserts.
They were separated by different languages.
They were separated by mountains and the sea.
They were separated by walls.
31
Who was the founder of Sikhism?
Guru Nanak
Guru Gobind Singh
Guru T
Guru Khalsa
32
Chandragupta Maurya...
...was the ruler who unified India around 300bce.
...is the Sanskrit word for knowledge.
All the Above
...is the highest mountain in India.
33
The holy book of Islam.
Rubaiyat
Hadith
Al-Arabiya
Qu'ran (Koran)
34
The Han Dynasty began trading along this famous trade route that connected China with Europe
The Silk Road
The Bronze Road
The Dynastic Road
The Han Road
35
This map shows the _____________ river valley civilization.
Egyptian
Mesopotamia
Indus (Pakistan and India)
Huange He (China)
36
The Neolithic Revolution led to
advanced civilizations
migration of peoples
nomadic lifestyle
hunting and gathering
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In ancient China, many aspects of life were ruled by the ______ of Confucius.
Hand
Civil Service
Philosophy
Currency
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Due to the Silk Road, religions like Buddhism and Islam
went to war
merged into new religions
experienced regular conflict over trade
spread to new places
