That an individual’s actions follow them to their next life

What is the goal of Hinduism?

To reach Moksha, by connecting your Atman with the Brahman

Mesopotamian building used as a religious/political center

How did the fact that India is a subcontinent help it develop?

It developed without fear of being attacked from the outside

All may be reasons for the decline of the Olmec, except...

Funneled too much natural and human resources into religion

What are hieroglyphics?

The ancient Egyptians writing system

What is reincarnation?

Process when a soul is reborn to achieve Moksha or Nirvana

What are the main beliefs of Legalism

An idea that the government needs to have complete control

What 2 rivers did early China depend on?

Huang He River (Yellow) and the Chang Jinag (Yangtze) River

What is a city-state?

A city that acts as their own independent political unit.

What is the relationship between the religious and political authority in ancient Egypt?

The Pharaohs were gods and also their political leaders

All of following were the 3 solutions to issues the Sumerians faced except for?

Made use of ships to increase their trade

What was India’s Golden age?

It was a time of peace that allowed India to develop

What was the significance of the Mandate of Heaven?

That no ruler could govern without the consent of the gods

When a group of nations are ruled by a single authority

What are the main beliefs of Daoism?

The idea that natural forces rule over all things

What is Cultural Diffusion?

The spread of ideas and exchange of products

What are the basic teachings of Judaism?

They are god’s chosen people and they have god’s true law

What dynasty overthrew the Shang Dynasty and what idea did they use to justify their overthrow?

Zhou Dynasty- Mandate of Heaven

A government ruled by a god or by a priest.

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1
What is karma?
Process by which a soul is reborn until they achieve Moksha
That an individual’s actions follow them to their next life
An individual’s education follows them to their next life
That an individual’s wealth follows them to their next life.
2
It was the first time that a political unit had created written rules for the entire population
Zoroastrianism
Hammurabi's Code
Mandate of Heaven
Feudalism
3
What are two examples of Olmec art?
Olmec heads and Jaguars
Olmec heads and hands
Jaguars and Steles
4
What physical feature did the Egyptians depend on and worship as a god?
Euphrates River
Sahara Desert
Himalayan Mountains
Nile River
5
What is the goal of Hinduism?
To reach Nirvana by living a life free of desires
To reach Moksha, by connecting your Atman with the Brahman
6
What is a ziggurat?
Mesopotamian building used as a religious/political center
Egyptian building used as a social center
Egyptian building that functioned as their religious center
Mesopotamian building used primarily as their market place
7
What is the name of the Jewish holy book and place of worship?
Old Testament and Ziggurat
Bible and Church
Torah and Synagogue
Quran and Mosque
8
Who founded Hinduism and when was it founded?
Abraham, unknown start time
Jesus, around 32 AD
Buddha, around 563
Unknown, unknown start time
9
How did the fact that India is a subcontinent help it develop?
It developed without fear of being attacked from the outside
It developed without the fear of internal conflicts
It developed without the fear of religious conflicts
10
All may be reasons for the decline of the Olmec, except...
Destroyed their own cities after their ruler died
Invaded by outside forces
Funneled too much natural and human resources into religion
11
All were effects of Bantu Migration except
Boat making skills
Language created the foundation for many Africans
Spread of Agriculture
Spread of Iron working skills
12
What are hieroglyphics?
The first example of a phonetic alphabet
The ancient Egyptians writing system
The ancient Sumerians writing system
13
What is reincarnation?
Process when a soul is reborn to achieve Moksha or Nirvana
The process by which rulers gain the right to rule
The process by which a person gives up material possessions
The process by which a soul is liberated from all suffering
14
All of following were the 3 problems that faced the Sumerians except for?
Strong monsoon winds
No natural barriers for protection.
Few natural resources
Unpredictable flooding
15
What are the main beliefs of Legalism
The idea that natural forces rule over all things
The idea that peace can be maintained through relationships
An idea that the government needs to have complete control
16
What 2 rivers did early China depend on?
Huang He River (Yellow) and the Chang Jinag (Yangtze) River
Indus River and Ganges River
Nile River and the Huang He River
Euphrates River and Tigris River
17
What is a city-state?
A nation that acts as their own independent political unit.
A country that acts as their own independent political unit
A city that acts as their own independent political unit.
18
What is the relationship between the religious and political authority in ancient Egypt?
The Pharaohs were only religious leaders
The pharaohs were only political leaders
The Pharaohs were gods and also their political leaders
The pharaohs were handpicked by the gods to rule.
19
What was the first civilization in Mesoamerica?
Mayans
Aztec
Inca
Olmecs
20
Who overthrew the Qin Dynasty and would become the longest lasting dynasty in Chinese’s history
Xia Dynasty
Zhou Dynasty
Han Dynasty
Shang Dynasty
21
What ruler would create the first Empire in India?
Chandragupta Maurya
Chandra Gupta
Asoka
22
All of following were the 3 solutions to issues the Sumerians faced except for?
They dug irrigation ditch
Made use of ships to increase their trade
Built walls to protect them from the elements.
Traded with other societies for natural resources
23
What is polytheism?
A belief in many gods
The belief that there is no god.
A belief in one god.
24
What was India’s Golden age?
It was a time of peace that allowed India to develop
It was a time of war that allowed India to develop
25
What region makes up Mesoamerica?
North America
Central America
Eastern Europe
South America
26
What was the significance of the Mandate of Heaven?
That power must be shared by the head of government
That no ruler could govern w/o consent of the royal family
That no ruler could govern without the consent of the gods
That no ruler could govern without the consent of the people
27
What is an empire?
When a group of nations are ruled by a democratic government
When a group of nations are ruled by a single authority
When a group of nations are ruled by many authorities
28
What was the name of the Mesopotamian’s writing?
Hieroglyphics
Phonetic
Papyrus
Cuneiform
29
What are the main beliefs of Daoism?
The idea that peace can be maintained through relationships
An idea that the government needs to have complete control
The idea that natural forces rule over all things
30
What is Cultural Diffusion?
To control large areas of territory
The spread of ideas and exchange of products
A just ruler has divine approval
31
What is monotheism?
A belief in many gods
A belief in one god
The belief that there is no god.
32
According to Buddha what causes people to be reincarnated?
Material possessions
Relationships
Corrupt governments
33
What are the basic teachings of Judaism?
They believe Jesus is the Messiah and the way to heaven
They are god’s chosen people and they have god’s true law
That Muhammad is god’s final prophet
34
What dynasty overthrew the Shang Dynasty and what idea did they use to justify their overthrow?
Zhou Dynasty- Mandate of Heaven
Qin Dynasty- Confucianism
Qin Dynasty- Feudalism
Zhou Dynasty- Legalism
35
What group's migration helped populate and spread ideas (Iron Working) around African?
Mayans
Aztecs
Bantu
Incas
36
What was the name of the first Chinese civilization?
Zhou Dynasty
Shang Dynasty
Qin Dynasty
Xia Dynasty
37
What is a Theocracy?
A government ruled by one person
A government ruled by a god or by a priest.
A government ruled by a group of people

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