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1
Hinduism and Buddhism are both similar in that both religions
provide followers a rigid social caste system
practice a belief in many gods
stress a better life through karma and reincarnation
look to the teaching of one person for their basic beliefs
2
One contribution of ancient Roman culture was the development of
The republican form of government
The process of making silk
The printing press
The concept of zero
3
"If a son has struck his father, they shall cut off his hand." This quote is found in the
Ten commandments
Code of Hammurabi
Justinian Code
Twelve Tables
4
What is a major contribution of the Byzantine Empire to global history?
invention of writing
expansion of equal rights
preservation of Greek & Roman Culture
construction of pyramids
5
Justinian's Code, the Hagia Sophia, and the Eastern Orthodox Church all developed during the
Pax Romana
Han dynasty
Indian Civilization
Byzantine Empire
6
Why did ancient civilizations develop in valleys of rivers such as the Nile, Indus, and Tigris?
The river valleys provided fresh water and good farmland
The rivers aided in the exploration of new territories.
The rivers provided power for industries.
The river valleys provided areas of recreation.
7
The Neolithic Revolution was characterized by the
growth of iron tool-making technology
change from nomadic herding to settled farming
migration of early peoples to America
decline of large empires
8
Constantinople location was crucial to the Byzantine's Empire because
it controlled key trade routes between Europe and Asia.
it spread Judaism throughout western Europe.
it united Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic Churches.
it helped conquer the Russian city of Moscow.
9
Which group had the greatest influence on early Russian culture?
Roman Catholic Church
Franks
Byzantine Empire
Ottoman Turks
10
The Quran, Mecca, and hijra are most closely associated with the practice of
Islam
Christianity
Judaism
Buddhism
11
After the fall of the Roman Empire, the eastern portion of the Roman Empire was known as
Byzantine Empire
Persion Empire
Mongol Empire
Gupta Empire
12
In India, the caste system and the Hindu beliefs in Karma and dharma result in
a set of rules for each individual in society
a strong be belief in the importance of education
the rapid industrialization of the economy
a strong emphasis on the acquisition of wealth
13
Hammurabi's Code, the Ten Commandments, Twelve Tables, and Justinian's Code all established
official religions
rules of behavior
democratic governments
economic systems
14
Which document is considered a primary source?
biography
modern textbook
encyclopedia article
journal entry
15
A similarity between the Five Pillars of Islam and the Ten Commandments is that both
provide a guide to proper ethical and moral behavior
support a belief in reincarnation
promote learning as a means of salvation
encourage the use of statues to symbolize God
16
Why did Athens and Sparta develop different political systems?
For three centuries, civil wars raged in these city-states.
The Byzantine Empire dictated government policies.
Mountainous topography resulted in isolation of these places
Foreign travelers introduced new philosophies.
