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Belief Systems-Classical Civilizations
Belief Systems-Classical Civilizations
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1
The importance of the Code of Hammurabi, the Twelve Tables, and the Justinian Code is that they
established legal principles
provided religious freedom
instituted democratic governments
promoted equality for all classes
2
Which pair of belief systems share a belief that spirits reside in natural objects and forms?
Christianity and Buddhism
Hinduism and Confucianism
Islam and Judaism
Shintoism and animism
3
The caste system influenced traditional rural Indian society by
promoting political instability
contributing to greater social mobility
limiting social and economic progress
reducing the power of landowners
4
Important long-term contributions of ancient Greek &Roman civilizations are primarily found in
religious doctrine
government and law
economic policy and planning
military technology
5
The Silk Road was important to China because it provided
a means for the country to expand its borders
contact with other cultures through trade
a means of administering civil service examinations
a military route for the defense of the northern border
6
Which culture is credited with the development of gunpowder, the abacus, and the compass?
Japanese
Chinese
Indian
Persian
7
Mandate of Heaven, silk &honor for ancestors are all characteristics linked to civilizations in
China
Greece
India
West Africa
8
The Golden Age of Greece and the Golden Age of Islam were similar in that both were times when
trade and commerce declined
democratic governments were developed
the religious ideas of western Europe were accepted
advances in science and technology occurred
9
According to Buddhist principles, believers can end personal suffering by
eliminating selfish desires
relying on divine help
making pilgrimages to Mecca
doing good deeds
10
Code of Hammurabi of Sumeria,the 12 Tables of Rome&the Justinian Code were similar in that they
are legal systems developed to create order for the society
are documents that maintained the position of the elite
provided a basis for behavior for medieval knights& samurai
became examples of religious doctrine for other societies
11
Concept of zero,expansion of the caste system&the creation of decimal system are liked to the
Gupta Empire
Inca Empire
Song dynasty
Tokugawa shogunate
12
Which ancient civilization is linked tothe 12 Tables, extensive road system&poets Horace&Virgil
Phoenician
Greek
Babylonian
Roman
13
In the practice of religion,the Ten Commandments are to Christianity as the Eightfold Path isto
Daoism
Shinto
Islam
Buddhism
14
China under the Han dynasty&the Roman Empire were similar in that both grew wealthy becausethey
created classless societies
encouraged democratic ideals
established free-market economies
developed extensive trade networks
15
The decimal system,rise in medicine&construction of Hindu temples are linked tothe golden ageof
Roman Empire
Han dynasty
Abbassid dynasty
Gupta Empire
16
A major contribution of the Golden Age of Islam was the
creation of the first polytheistic religion
development of mercantilism
spread of democratic ideals
advancement of mathematics and science
17
What was one of the most important contributions of the Greek city-state of Athens?
diffusion of a monotheistic belief system
development of direct democracy
diffusion of a monotheistic belief system
diffusion of a monotheistic belief system
18
Which condition was Europe in after the fall of Romans &China after the fall of Manchu dynasty?
democratic rule and a coordinated economic policy
increased construction of roads,bridges, &other public works
renewedinterest in artistic pursuits like painting&sculpture
weak centralized authority and interference from outsiders
19
One way in which the Vedas, the Bible, and the Koran are similar is that these religious books
encourage strife between segments of believers
provide guidelines to govern the behavior of believers
support political rebellions to overthrow existing gov'ts
deny the existence of a supreme being who rules the universe
20
Who developed an Asian philosophy linked to the 5 relationships, filial piety, &the Analects?
Siddhartha Gautama
Confucius
Han Wudi
Laozi (Lao Tzu)
21
Which accomplishments are associated with the Gupta Empire?
adoption of democracy and construction of the Pantheon
defeat of the Roman Empire and adoption of Christianity
use of Sanskrit language &development of the concept ofzero
establishment of Pax Mongolia&founding of a Chinese dynasty
22
What was one effect of Alexander the Great’s conquests?
expansion of Hellenistic culture
formation of the Christian church
decreased importance of the Silk Roads
increased support of the Mayan leaders
23
Which statement was true of the caste system in traditional India?
The caste system had little effect on daily village life.
Caste membership determined a person's occupation.
The highest caste was composed of untouchables.
Members of different castes often intermarried.
