Which best explains how river valley civilizations influenced the development of Classical civilizations?

Political centralization was established by the river valley civilizations

Why did Emperor Qin Shi Huangdi adopt a legalist philosophy of governing after gaining power in China?

He believed that strong laws and punishments would bring about social order

An advance of the Neolithic Age--

The rise of permanent settlements

which of the following is an example of a proper Confucian relationship?

Rulers are obligated to be fair to the people they govern.

Siddhartha Gautama’s quest for personal enlightenment began with —

observing suffering in the world

Which of the following most directly resulted in the growth of ancient cities?

stable surplus food supplies from farming

The empire of Alexander theGreat —

extended from the eastern Mediterranean to India

Why were more Jews living outside of Israel by the time of the first century?

The diaspora of the Jews by the Roman officials

How are the origins of Hinduism and Buddhism similar?

Both began in the same modern-day country.

Which accurately reflects the rights and responsibilities of citizens and noncitizens in Athenian democracy?

Citizens had certain rights, while non citizens had few protections

How was Judaism different from other religions of the Early Civilizations Era?

Judaism required believers to practice monotheism.

Which of the following is a central idea of Hinduism?

Society is organized into rigid social classes.

The Persian Empire served as the birthplace of —

the earliest monotheistic religion

Which objective is a primary goal of Confucianism?

Restore social order through proper behavior

A characteristic of Athenian culture in classical Greece and served as inspiration for writers like Thomas Paine

The use of democratic elections

Which innovation promoted trade and contributed to the unity of the Persian Empire?

Use of standardized metal coins

Which of the following best describes the dynastic cycle?

A new dynasty claims the mandate of heaven and takes control.

Which of the following was politically characteristic of many civilizations during the Classical Era (500BC-600AD)?

Complex empires with bureaucracies developed

Confucianism has remained a component of Chinese culture throughout most of history because—

Confucian teaching stressed family relationships regardless of who governed

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1
This civilization originated ideas such as democracy and calculated Earth's true size among other notions.
Persian Empire
Classical Greece
Han China
Classical Rome
2
Which best explains how river valley civilizations influenced the development of Classical civilizations?
Religious freedom was promoted by the river valley civilizations
Hunting and gathering was introduced by the river valley civilizations
The belief in monotheism was advanced by the river valley civilizations.
Political centralization was established by the river valley civilizations
3
Why did Emperor Qin Shi Huangdi adopt a legalist philosophy of governing after gaining power in China?
He believed that strong laws and punishments would bring about social order
He wanted peasants to abandon their Buddhist practices and customs.
Wanted to speed up the rebuilding of the military after defeating the Zhou.
Understood that filial piety along with duty to society was very important.
4
An advance of the Neolithic Age--
The invention of the waterwheel
The use of the chariot
The rise of permanent settlements
The development of sanitation systems
5
which of the following is an example of a proper Confucian relationship?
Lower classes have a duty to question authority figures.
Women and men share the responsibilities of the household.
Rulers are obligated to be fair to the people they govern.
Children are expected to study hard and make good grades.
6
Which type of government of early Greece often consisted of a small group of wealthy people in power?
Oligarchy
Republic
Democracy
Tyranny
7
Siddhartha Gautama’s quest for personal enlightenment began with —
rejecting the idea of monotheism
developing a guide to meditation
taking political power from the king
observing suffering in the world
8
Which of the following most directly resulted in the growth of ancient cities?
development of mathematics
division of labor and specialization
development of military organization
stable surplus food supplies from farming
9
The empire of Alexander theGreat —
extended north of the Black Sea
encompassed the entire continent of Asia
extended from the eastern Mediterranean to India
included all the territory surrounding the Red Sea
10
In ancient Sparta, which activity was a defining feature of citizenship for men?
Membership in the military
Financial contribution to public-works projects
Participation in public assemblies
Attendance at religious ceremonies
11
Zoroastrianism is an early monotheistic religion emerging from which classical civilization?
Persia
Gupta India
Greece
Han China
12
Why were more Jews living outside of Israel by the time of the first century?
The invasion of Israel by the Assyrians
The diaspora of the Jews by the Roman officials
The acceptance of Christian teachings by the Romans
The civil war between Israel and Judea
13
How are the origins of Hinduism and Buddhism similar?
Both began in the same modern-day country.
Both implemented a caste system for social classes.
Both were founded at the same time.
Both considered Siddhartha Gautama as the principal founder.
14
Which accurately reflects the rights and responsibilities of citizens and noncitizens in Athenian democracy?
Citizens had certain rights, while non citizens had few protections
Citizens had civil participation, non-citizens had to join the military
Free born males had automatic citizenship, foreigners could apply
Citizens had the sole right to operate businesses within Athens
15
Which pair of Greek mathematicians made great advances in geometry?
Aristotle and Zeno
Euclid and Pythagoras
Diogenes and Eratosthenes
Archimedes and Hipparchus
16
How was Judaism different from other religions of the Early Civilizations Era?
Judaism argued that men and women are equal.
Judaism allowed anyone to convert to the religion.
Judaism required believers to practice monotheism.
Judaism permitted followers to marry nonbelievers.
17
Which of the following is a central idea of Hinduism?
Followers should worship one god.
Salvation is obtained by following strict dietary laws.
Society is organized into rigid social classes.
All believers are equal in the eyes of God.
18
The Persian Empire served as the birthplace of —
modern democratic traditions
the first iron weapons and tools
government tests for job-seekers
the earliest monotheistic religion
19
Which objective is a primary goal of Confucianism?
Achieve a higher spiritual state through self-sacrifice
Gain salvation through belief in a personal god
Separate society into distinct social classes
Restore social order through proper behavior
20
Which classical civilization created the decimal system and numeral writing used in the world today?
Classical Greece
Gupta India
Persian Empire
Han China
21
A characteristic of Athenian culture in classical Greece and served as inspiration for writers like Thomas Paine
The creation of an oligarchy
The use of oracles for advice
The life-long military service
The use of democratic elections
22
Which of the following traits of the US gov reflects the influence of political ideas from classical Greek civilization?
Presidential veto power
Public trial for crimes
Separation of powers
Strong executive branch
23
Which innovation promoted trade and contributed to the unity of the Persian Empire?
Creation of a universal code of laws
Use of standardized metal coins
Construction of the remarkable gardens of the palace in Babylon
Division of the empire into administrative province
24
Which of the following best describes the dynastic cycle?
A new dynasty raises taxes for new construction projects.
The aging dynasty replaces the emperor with a new military general.
A new dynasty claims the mandate of heaven and takes control.
The aging dynasty lowers taxes and appoints a new family to rule.
25
Which of the following was politically characteristic of many civilizations during the Classical Era (500BC-600AD)?
Voting rights were given to more and more people
Complex empires with bureaucracies developed
Representative governments evolved throughout the world
Small feudal kingdoms spread across Eurasia
26
Confucianism has remained a component of Chinese culture throughout most of history because—
Confucian followers built large universities along the Silk Road
Confucian warlords forced the nomadic peasants to convert
Confucian leaders prohibited other belief systems from being practiced
Confucian teaching stressed family relationships regardless of who governed
27
It can be concluded that these early civilizations depend on —
deserts for mineral resources
rivers for water
seas for protection
forests for wood

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