In traditional Chinese society, it was considered desirable for a young wife to...

Obey her husband in all matters

A sociologist interested in Indian culture would most likely focus on the study of...

Hinduism and its influence on life in India

Why did the ancient city-states of Athens and Sparta develop different political systems?

The mountainous topography resulted in isolation

Which was a major characteristic of democracy in ancient Athens?

All adult male citizens were citizens were eligible

What was one effect of Alexander the Great's conquests?

Expansion of Hellenistic culture

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Global History Review #2 (Classical Civilizations/World Religions)

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1
One of the central beliefs of Islam is that...
To know oneself, on must know nature
Human nature is essentially evil
People are born into castes
There is only one God
2
Preserved Hindu traditions, produced poems &drama, made advancements in math, science, medicine
Tang dynasty
Gupta Empire
Persian Empire
Greek city-states
3
Which classical civilization had monsoon cycles, the Himalaya Mountains, and the Indus River?
Ancient Egypt
Ancient Greece
Maurya Empire
Babylonian Empire
4
In traditional Chinese society, it was considered desirable for a young wife to...
Obey her husband in all matters
Avoid unpleasant situations
Offer suggestions to her husband
Treat her husband as an equal
5
The Eightfold Path, The Four Noble Truths, and Nirvana is associated W/ what religion?
Buddhism
Islam
Jainism
Shinto
6
The Ten Commandments and the Five Pillars of Wisdom are similar in that they...
established a class structure for society
consist of prayers for salvation
are guidelines for living
promise a happy and easy life
7
A goal common to Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism is to...
promote individual artistic creativity
establish peace and harmony
provide the basis for democratic government
return the power of the emperors
8
A sociologist interested in Indian culture would most likely focus on the study of...
Hinduism and its influence on life in India
The influence of agricultural production on India's GNP
The parliamentary government of India
India's development of nuclear weapons
9
The philosophy of Confucius stresses the importance of...
a classless society
religious beliefs
respect for authority
owning land
10
The political system of the ancient Roman Empire was characterized by...
Strong central government
Rule by a coalition of emperors and religious leaders
A strict adherence to constitutional principles
Universal suffrage in national elections
11
Which belief system was thebasis for the civilservice exams given inthe Han,Tang,Song dynasties
Daoism
Legalism
Confucianism
Buddhism
12
Why did the ancient city-states of Athens and Sparta develop different political systems?
The Byzantine Empire dictated government policies
For over three centuries, civil wars raged in city-states
Foreign travelers introduced new philosophies
The mountainous topography resulted in isolation
13
Islam, Judaism and Christianity are similar in that they all...
Require their member to settle in the Holy Land
Place value on having many statues and pics of holy people
Are monotheistic in belief
Believe in Mohammed as the Prophet of God
14
Which was a major characteristic of democracy in ancient Athens?
All adult male citizens were citizens were eligible
Slaves were permitted to vote in major elections
All residents were given voting rights
Women were allowed to vote in major elections
15
An important effect of Confucian teachings on traditional Chinese culture was to encourage...
Questioning of authority
Conformity and respect
Emphasis upon an afterlife
Equality among different groups in society
16
Which ancient civilization established the basis for Western democracy
Phoenician
Sumerian
Greek
Egyptian
17
The ancient Romans' most significant contribution to Europe has been in the area of...
Drama
Poetry
Economics
Law
18
Which civilization first developed a civil service system, gunpowder, and porcelain?
Japanese
Chinese
Aztec
Roman
19
What was one effect of Alexander the Great's conquests?
Formation of the Christian Church
Expansion of Hellenistic culture
Increased support of the Mayan leaders
Decreased importance of the Silk Roads
20
Brahmin girl, age 30, engineer, father own factory. This advertisement would be located in?
India
Korea
Vietnam
China

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