Immediately after the fall of the Han Empire in 220 CE, China

was divided into 3 large "Barbarian" kingdoms

With regard to epidemic diseases on the Silk Roads, which of the following was NOT true?

Diseases caused the greatest population loss in India

What happened to the Silk Roads after the decline of the Han and Roman Empires?

There was less activity, but trade revived along the routes in the 6th C.

The invading Huns (led by Attila) contributed to the fall of the Western Roman empire by

Pressing the Germanic peoples into the western Roman Empire

St. Augustine helped increase the popularity of Christianity by

Incorporating Hellenistic Platonic thought with Christian teachings

Which of the following is NOT true with regard to the Silk Roads?

The silk roads actually had nothing to do with silk.

Which of the following is true with regard to the Indian influence in Southeast Asia?

All of the following were Indian Influences in SE Asia

The monsoon winds in the Indian Ocean

Tied SE Asia, India, Arabia, and E Africa together in maritime trade.

Mani, the founder of Manichaeism, promoted a syncretic blend of

Zoroastrianism, Christianity, and Buddhism

Which of the following did NOT contribute to the popularity of Buddhism in post-Han China?

Missionary efforts by Buddhists attracted many followers

Which of the following is NOT true of the Christian Church after the Fall of the Roman Empire?

The church had little power within Medieval Europe

By dividing the Roman empire into two regions governed by co-rulers, Emperor Diocletian attempted to

establish more effective control over the Empire

Which of the following were favorable conditions for developing long distance trade during the classical era?

All of the above are conditions that supported long distance trade

In 139 BCE, the Chinese Emperor dispatched Zhang Qian to central Asia to:

seek allies against the Xiongnu

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1
Which of the following would NOT have been on a ship carrying goods in the Classical era
Olive oil and wine from Rome
Silk from Bactria
Pepper and cotton from India
Spices from Southeast Asia
2
Manichaeism promoted all of the following ideas except:
a highly ascetic lifestyle
strict moral code of behavior
the struggle between good and evil
One supreme god
3
The principal agents for the spread of Buddhism over the Silk Roads were
The Buddha Himself
Missionaries from the Emperor Ashoka
Merchants
Indian Monks
4
Immediately after the fall of the Han Empire in 220 CE, China
was divided into 3 large "Barbarian" kingdoms
was taken over by the Mongols.
fell into the domination of the Sui dynasty
changed its policy on land distribution
5
With regard to epidemic diseases on the Silk Roads, which of the following was NOT true?
Diseases seriously weakened the Han and Roman Empires
The most devastating diseases were small pox, measles, and bubonic plague
Diseases caused the greatest population loss in India
The largest outbreaks occurred in the 2nd and 3rd centuries.
6
What happened to the Silk Roads after the decline of the Han and Roman Empires?
Activity actually increased along the silk roads
The routes were changed to cross easier terrain
They no longer carried epidemic diseases
There was less activity, but trade revived along the routes in the 6th C.
7
The invading Huns (led by Attila) contributed to the fall of the Western Roman empire by
Sacking the city of Rome in 410 CE
Pressing the Germanic peoples into the western Roman Empire
Deposing the last emperor of the Roman Empire
Completely disrupting trade along the Silk Roads
8
St. Augustine helped increase the popularity of Christianity by
Incorporating Hellenistic Platonic thought with Christian teachings
Rewriting scriptures into the vernacular languages of the Germanic peoples
Leading Christian knights in warfare
Traveling across Europe spreading the faith to Germanic peoples
9
Which of the following is NOT true with regard to the Silk Roads?
the silk roads also carried luxury goods and fine spices
The silk roads actually had nothing to do with silk.
The silk roads linked much of Eurasia with North Africa
Silk roads also included sea lanes
10
Which of the following is true with regard to the Indian influence in Southeast Asia?
Rulers appointed Buddhist or Hindu advisors in their governments
Rulers called themselves rajas "Kings"
All of the following were Indian Influences in SE Asia
Rulers adopted Indian Sanskrit as their written language
11
Which of the following is NOT true with regard to the Visigoths before they invaded the Roman empire?
They adapted many social customs of the Romans like Christianity.
They contributed large numbers of soldiers to the Roman armies
They adopted Roman Law
They were driven further west by the Huns
12
The monsoon winds in the Indian Ocean
created tremendous difficulty for traders
Tied SE Asia, India, Arabia, and E Africa together in maritime trade.
Were actually first discovered by the Romans
blow regularly from the North in the Summer
13
Mani, the founder of Manichaeism, promoted a syncretic blend of
Nestorianism, Daoism, and Buddhism
Zoroastrianism, Christianity, and Buddhism
Christianity, Buddhism, and Islam
Hinduism, Daoism, and Confucianism
14
Which of the following did NOT contribute to the popularity of Buddhism in post-Han China?
After fall of the Han, Confucianism lost its dominant position
Buddhism was familiar because foreign merchants practiced it.
Epidemic diseases turned the Chinese to Buddhism for salvation
Missionary efforts by Buddhists attracted many followers
15
Which of the following is NOT true of the Christian Church after the Fall of the Roman Empire?
The church had little power within Medieval Europe
Priests presided over religious affairs of dioceses
The bishop of Rome and Patriarchs provided stability and order in Europe
Church authorities institutionalized teachings through the New Testament.
16
The emperor who allowed Christians to practice their faith openly for the first time in the Roman Empire
Theodosius
Diocletian
Constantine
St. Augustine
17
By dividing the Roman empire into two regions governed by co-rulers, Emperor Diocletian attempted to
Make up for his lack of skill as an administrator
Give up the east half of the empire to Christians
establish more effective control over the Empire
Share imperial power with the "Barracks Emperors"
18
Which of the following were favorable conditions for developing long distance trade during the classical era?
All of the above are conditions that supported long distance trade
Under imperial rule many roads and bridges were constructed
Central Asia was pacified by the campaign of Han Wudi
Empires ruled vast territories and maintained social order
19
By the 3rd century CE, Christian communities in Mesopotamia and Iran deeply influenced Christian practices in Rome
Confucian Traditions
through the adoption of Nestorian beliefs
Philosophies reflected by St. Augustine
Ascetic Values
20
In 139 BCE, the Chinese Emperor dispatched Zhang Qian to central Asia to:
Buy large and strong horses
Spy on his enemies
seek allies against the Xiongnu
Open the silk roads

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