During the classical era in India, all of the following occurred EXCEPT

invasion of Alexander the Great prevented contact w/ Greece.

Daoism emphasized the necessity of

balance with the natural world.

Which of the following represents the political viewpoint of the Legalists?

Government should be rigorous and based on strict laws.

In Greek civilization, women

were considered inferior to men in public & private spheres

Technological innovations, such as the lanteen sail, often caused

cultural diffusion as travel became easier.

The Neolithic Revolution was characterized by

change from a nomadic lifestyle to settled farming

The Spartan city-state can be described as

militaristic society that isolated itself from other Greeks

Which of the following is an accurate statement about the Silk Road?

It was many routes connecting Europe, Asia, & Africa

What was common between China and Rome and their use of the military?

They both used military to invade others.

The Chinese Yellow Turban Rebellion was provoked by the

Misery of the landless and poor peasants.

Why did long-distance trade flourish during the Classical Era?

Stable empires provided safety and roads.

Which of the following most accurately describes the collapse of Rome and Han China?

Armed conflicts either at their borders or internally.

The Indian caste system served to an extent as a political institution by

enforcing rules about social behavior.

Which of the following was a Confucian belief?

Good society has a firm hierarchy based on relationships.

India's political tradition during the Gupta Empire

Involved the renunciation of violence and warfare.

The important Han innovations include

development of the horse collar, watermill, and crossbow.

The creation of complex systems of roads was important to imperial rule bc

central government administered faraway provinces

What was a significant cultural effect of the rise of elites in early civilizations?

the promotion of arts and literature

Which of the following most accurately describes the political philosophy of the Han?

Han suppressed Legalists & adopted Confucius' beliefs.

The most important factor leading to the decline of the Han Empire was

attacks by non-Chinese from across the frontiers

Which sentence best describes both Roman & Chinese gender relations?

Roman women had legal rights more so than did Chinese women

Prior to the rule Emperor Constantine, Roman reaction to Christianity was characterized as

persecution of believers including torture and execution.

What best illustrates the transition from river valley civilizations to classical empires?

the development of regional public works projects

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1
Which of the following regions did NOT have Buddhism after the death of Siddhartha Gautama?
Mesopotamia
Japan
India
China
2
Shi Huangdi implemented a harsh rule based on laws called
Legalism
Daoism
Animism
Confucianism
3
During the classical era in India, all of the following occurred EXCEPT
Concept of zero was invented.
powerful leaders promoted certain forms of religion.
invasion of Alexander the Great prevented contact w/ Greece.
sculpture and painting emphasized religious themes.
4
Daoism emphasized the necessity of
establishment of a strong social order
balance with the natural world.
completion of a cycle of rebirth
honoring ones family
5
Which of the following represents the political viewpoint of the Legalists?
Government should be rigorous and based on strict laws.
Humans were good and should be ruled with compassion.
Humans were lazy & evil but should be governed w/ compassion
Humans should retreat from society & seek oneness w/ nature
6
Which of the following fundamental changes allowed hunter-gatherers to have more stable food?
specialization of labor
domestication of animals
Development of complex governmental structures
establishment of organized religion
7
The leading export commodity of China was
iron tools and weapons
cotton textiles
rice and cinnamon
silk
8
In Greek civilization, women
enjoyed political equality with men
were considered inferior to men in public & private spheres
held slave status in every household
dominated trade and were afforded the same rights
9
Filial piety is
submitting to governmental authority
being loyal to one's elders
questioning those in authority over you
seeking balance with nature.
10
Laozi was the founder of what Chinese philosophy?
Shintoism
Confucianism
Daoism
Legalism
11
Technological innovations, such as the lanteen sail, often caused
cultural diffusion as travel became easier.
Disease lessened as innovations created a healthier life.
decreased amounts of travel.
increased amounts of warfare between oceanic empires.
12
The Neolithic Revolution was characterized by
migration of early people to the Americas
change from a nomadic lifestyle to settled farming
decline of farming
the development of written legal codes.
13
Indian poetic hymns dedicated to the various deities & describing sacred practices is
the Torah
the Jatakas
the Vedas
the Analects
14
The Spartan city-state can be described as
the center for Greek commerce
center of Mediterranean shipbuilding
militaristic society that isolated itself from other Greeks
a model for democratic ideals
15
Which of the following statements concerning the rule of Ashoka is NOT true?
he wanted to expand the Mauryan empire
his religious conversion led to a drastic change in his rule
he converted to Hinduism
his early career had violence, cruelty, and warfare.
16
Which of the following is an accurate statement about the Silk Road?
It was one major road that connected Europe and Asia.
It was largely protected by Islamic missionaries.
Traders on the Road often formed armies.
It was many routes connecting Europe, Asia, & Africa
17
What group invaded India, in the 6th century CE that resulted in the collapse of the Gupta?
Dorians
Huns
Mauryas
Indo-Europeans
18
What was common between China and Rome and their use of the military?
Rome rarely had civil war. China always had civil war.
Rome followed Greek philosophy. China followed Daoism.
Rome used military to protect territory.China invaded others
They both used military to invade others.
19
The Chinese Yellow Turban Rebellion was provoked by the
invasion of the Xiongnu into Northern China.
frustration of the commoners who failed civil service exam.
Misery of the landless and poor peasants.
wealthy landlords rising against state & not paying taxes
20
Why did long-distance trade flourish during the Classical Era?
A strong empire in India engaged in trade across the world.
Religions mandated that their followers do pilgrimages
Silk Roads were so safe that people traveled for tourism.
Stable empires provided safety and roads.
21
Which of the following most accurately describes the collapse of Rome and Han China?
Armed conflicts either at their borders or internally.
Conversion to a new religion.
Low rates of taxation.
Drought and Famine.
22
Buddha's real name was
Siddhartha Gautama
Laozi
Shi Huangdi
Confucius
23
The Indian caste system served to an extent as a political institution by
Promoting a belief in individual rights.
enforcing rules about social behavior.
creating widespread belief in constitutional issues.
unifying the subcontinent under a single government.
24
Which of the following was a Confucian belief?
Change is the goal of a sensible state.
Merchants must be valued for their moneymaking skills.
People should be actively involved in government.
Good society has a firm hierarchy based on relationships.
25
India's political tradition during the Gupta Empire
Insisted on religious uniformity.
Stressed the importance of regional and local units.
Involved the renunciation of violence and warfare.
Emphasized the emperor as Son of Heaven.
26
The foundation of ancient Indian civilization is best described by all of the following EXCEPT
kharma
the Dao
dharma
caste
27
The important Han innovations include
Disvoery of gunpowder, lateen sail, and bronze.
Use of steel for weapons and agriculture.
Iron tools and the chariot for warfare.
development of the horse collar, watermill, and crossbow.
28
Christianity spread in Europe and North Africa in all ways EXCEPT
Rulers establishing Christianity as the official religion
Monks and missionaries preaching in new areas.
Jesus traveling to Rome.
Nomads converting to Christianity as they joined Rome
29
The creation of complex systems of roads was important to imperial rule bc
central government administered faraway provinces
migration of impoverished groups
creation of trade networks
establishment of hospices
30
The Aryans were members of what linguistic group?
Persian
Semitic
Indo-European
Hamitic
31
Which of the following rulers converted to a religion and helped it spread?
Hammurabi and Marc Antony
Attila the Hun and Confucius
Pericles and Cleopatra
Ashoka and Constantine
32
An important ruler during the Qin dynasty was
Buddha
Confucius
Shi Huangdi
Ashoka
33
What was a significant cultural effect of the rise of elites in early civilizations?
the neglect of useful aritsanship
the promotion of arts and literature
the rigid adherence to tribal relationships.
the beginnings of social equality.
34
Chandragupta I and Ashoka were both rulers for what empire?
Han Empire
Cholen Empire
Gupta Empire
Mauryan Empire
35
The overthrow of the Shang was based on the principle of divine judgement called
the Divine Wind
divination
judgement of the gods
the Mandate of Heaven
36
Which of the following most accurately describes the political philosophy of the Han?
Han suppressed Legalists & adopted Shang Yang's beliefs.
Han suppressed Confucians & adopted Daoism.
Han suppressed Legalists & adopted Laozi's beliefs.
Han suppressed Legalists & adopted Confucius' beliefs.
37
Confucians might think the Romans placed too much confidence in
religious conviction
divine backing for the emperor
harsh punishments of criminals
laws rather than trained officials
38
The most important factor leading to the decline of the Han Empire was
instability of the Han emperors
corruption within the government
failure of the Han economy
attacks by non-Chinese from across the frontiers
39
Loyal disciples collected Confucius' sayings in the
Analects
Qin Collection
Book of Dao
Book of Lord Shang
40
Which sentence best describes both Roman & Chinese gender relations?
Rome and China had societies were elite women had influence
Both were matrilocal (husbands lived with wives' families)
Roman women had legal rights more so than did Chinese women
Roman and Chinese women had numerous political rights
41
The civil service exam developed because of what philosophy?
Daoism
Legalism
Taoism
Confucianism
42
What determined a person's place within the Indian social hierarchy?
wealth
his religious piety
position within the government
their occupation
43
The idea of filial piety goes with which Chinese philosophy?
Confusicanism
Shintoism
Legalism
Daoism
44
Prior to the rule Emperor Constantine, Roman reaction to Christianity was characterized as
creation of Christian-Roman religion led by emperors
immediate acceptance as Romans converted to Christianity
persecution of believers including torture and execution.
disapproving but permitted due to religious freedom.
45
What best illustrates the transition from river valley civilizations to classical empires?
the existence of patriarchy
the development of regional public works projects
The creation of military structures
the emergence of systems of trade
46
Shi Huangdi did not like what philosophy?
Legalism
Confucianism
Shintoism
Daoism
47
Which dynasty followed the Qin?
Shang
Sui
Han
Zhou
48
Which of the following is a monotheistic faith?
Buddhism and Judaism
Christianity and Buddhism
Christinity and Judaism
Christianity and Hinduism

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