Why is the Gupta reign called the Golden Age of Hindu culture?

Learning, literature, and art flourished

Why were the ancient Egyptians buried with their prized possessions?

wanted their possessions available to them in the aferlife

What was the major difference between peasants and other farmers in ancient Egypt?

didn't own land that they farmed and worked on

What was the greatest similarity between Europe and Japan during the feudal era?

the lack of a central power of government

An example of cultural convergence would be what?

an East Asian grocery store opening in San Francisco CA

Which value of Greek civilization is reflected in the following hymn?

Believed that gods/goddesses were involved in natural events

Which statement best explains the following feature of the caste system?

military strength/security were important to Aryans (nomads)

Unlike Confucianism, the philosophy of New-Confucianism featured a what?

broader acceptance of differing philosophical ideals

How did the Gupta Empire contribute to world civilizations?

Introduced the concept of zero, added it to number system

Which resident of ancient Egypt would most likely have been enslaved?

enemy soldier captured in battle with the army

Which individual would be most likely to be a student in a Roman school?

a young aristocrat training to be a navigator

Which Egyptian belief about pharaohs helped strengthen the social order?

They were half men and half gods

Why is the period from 1500 to 500 BCE is referred to as the Vedic Age?

Indo-Aryans brought religious traditions with them to India

What would be an example of theocracy?

group of religious clerics appointed to advise the govt.

Early humans living during the Stone Age most likely worshiped how?

Believed that all living things had a spirit

What primary source leads scholars to think early people might've believed in life after death?

they put food and objects in graves

The reason local leaders (a government) were unnecessary in villages was probably due to...

the existence of a caste system kept order on its own

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1
Which value was central to the code of the samurai?
tolerance
friendship
compassion
loyalty
2
Why is the Gupta reign called the Golden Age of Hindu culture?
The Guptas established a gold standard
Learning, literature, and art flourished
Many new lands were added to the empire
The crops in the river valleys were golden coloured
3
Why were the ancient Egyptians buried with their prized possessions?
they wanted their possessions to be preserved for centuries
wanted their possessions to help identify them
wanted their possessions protected from invaders
wanted their possessions available to them in the aferlife
4
What was the major difference between peasants and other farmers in ancient Egypt?
didn't own land that they farmed and worked on
required to work on the building projects
weren't allowed to participate in same religious rituals
lived in remote villages in houses made of mud bricks
5
What was the greatest similarity between Europe and Japan during the feudal era?
the lack of a central power of government
the absence of cultural ideals
the importance of foreign trade
the rapid pace of industrialization
6
Based on the following quote, said by Spartan mothers to their sons, what did Sparta value?
Education
Family
Colonizing
Fighting
7
According to Hinduism, the consequences of the way a person lives would be considered...
Dharma
Karma
Vedas
Reincarnation
8
The Chinese influence on Japan during the Heian period was most clearly demonstrated by what?
Japan's strong trade relations with other Asian nations
influence of Buddhism in Japan
importance of warrior values to Japanese culture
decentralized form of Japan's government
9
What cultural change brought about the following:
adoption of agriculture
development of complex government
development of metal tools
growth of complex, organized religion
10
An example of cultural convergence would be what?
A Mexican restaurant opening up in Cancun, Mexico
an East Asian grocery store opening in San Francisco CA
A Buddhist temple being built in Tokyo, Japan
A new capital building being built in London, England
11
Which value of Greek civilization is reflected in the following hymn?
Believed that gods/goddesses were involved in natural events
Believed that gods/goddesses needed sacrifices from humans
Believed that humans became god/goddesses after death
Believed that gods/goddesses were at war with humans
12
Which major religion is derived from Judaism?
Christianity
Islam
Hinduism
Buddhism
13
The caste system in India was characterized by what?
the lack of social mobility
equality between men and women
the right of the people to choose their occupation
toleration for various religious beliefs
14
Which statement best explains the following feature of the caste system?
fewer merchants/farmers than warriors/soldiers
military strength/security were important to Aryans (nomads)
priests occupy the highest caste, first trained as soldiers
Security was a concern in India, they were prone to invasion
15
The joining of Atman (self) and Brahman results in which of the following?
dharma
karma
yoga
nirvana
16
Based on the following quote, which answer describes Mesopotamian religion?
Monotheistic
Polytheistic
Nativistic
Abrahamic
17
Unlike Confucianism, the philosophy of New-Confucianism featured a what?
broader acceptance of differing philosophical ideals
social structure based on wealth and punishment system
call for a stricter government and punishment system
rejection of merit-based government employment system
18
Which aspect of Greek society focused on polytheism?
The domestication of animals
The implementation of art and architecture
The practice of mythology
The democracy centered government
19
Ancient India developed the most rigid social hierarchical ordering system of its time, called
sari
kowtowing
ostracism
caste
20
How did the Gupta Empire contribute to world civilizations?
spread Judaism through foreign conquest
Introduced the concept of zero, added it to number system
developed what is now algebra
created the first wheel and writing system
21
Which resident of ancient Egypt would most likely have been enslaved?
government official caught stealing money from a temple
craftsperson who carves statues that insults the pharaoh
a foreign diplomat who brings bad news to the pharaoh
enemy soldier captured in battle with the army
22
Which individual would be most likely to be a student in a Roman school?
a 14 year old plebeian learning how to mint coins
a slave girl preparing to be a midwife
a young aristocrat training to be a navigator
a poor boy studying mathematics
23
Which Egyptian belief about pharaohs helped strengthen the social order?
Caring for the poor was their top priority
They were half men and half gods
They consulted with wise advisors before making decisions
Job creation was important to all pharaohs
24
Why is the period from 1500 to 500 BCE is referred to as the Vedic Age?
the Vedas were written because of it
Vedas is considered the first Indian emperor
Vedic Empire was the first true Indian empire
Indo-Aryans brought religious traditions with them to India
25
What would be an example of theocracy?
president being elected by the people to lead government
mother country ruling a colony and regulating trade
dictator using fear to keep order over the citizens
group of religious clerics appointed to advise the govt.
26
The caste system developed in what region of the world?
African sub-continent
South America
Australia
India
27
Early humans living during the Stone Age most likely worshiped how?
Believed that all living things had a spirit
Followed a prophet who was believed to speak for god
Worshiped one common god
In organized temples built to worship the gods
28
What primary source leads scholars to think early people might've believed in life after death?
they put food and objects in graves
they did not bury their dead
surviving carved figurines from the time look like angels
surviving cave art shows the dead being reborn
29
The reason local leaders (a government) were unnecessary in villages was probably due to...
the lack of a written language
No one would listen to the leaders
people did not want to become politicians
the existence of a caste system kept order on its own
30
What battle caused Asoka the Great to change his view on life and turn into a Buddhist?
Kalinga Battle
Mauryan Battle
The Great India War
Battle of Harappa

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