How were social hierarchies of Ancient Egypt and Ancient Greece similar?

At the bottom were slaves with few/no rights

Why did the Qin Dynasty begin construction on the Great Wall of China?

To stop attacks by northern nomads

How has Ancient Rome influenced the culture of other civilizations? (CHOOSE BEST ANSWER)

Enduring impact on modern civilizations

The Hellenistic Age refers to the

Spread of Greek culture throughout the Mediterranean

Which is NOT a characteristic of the Silk Road?

It helped China protect its borders from foreign invaders

What was the benefit of codifying laws in Babylonia, Ancient Greece, and the Byzantine?

Established a clear system of rules and consequences

How did the Han, Persian, and Roman Empires extend their military power?

Supply lines and infrastructure like defensive walls & roads

Acroplis and Agora mean

"top of the city" and "gathering place"

Which characteristics led to the decline of both the Han and Roman Empires?

Political corruption and becoming too large

How did location near the sea most contribute to growth of Ancient Greece?

Provided easy access to trade routes

An oligarchy is a society in which

Only a few, wealthy members of society hold the power

What is Ashoka of the Mauryan Empire best known for?

Protecting and expanding Buddhism in southeast Asia

Which change resulted from the fall of the Western Roman Empire?

Use of established trade routes declined

What is the long-term legacy of the Persian Empire?

Developed a system of tolerance for conquered areas

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1
How were social hierarchies of Ancient Egypt and Ancient Greece similar?
At the bottom were slaves with few/no rights
At top was a ruler who was considered a god
Movement within hierarchies was easy
Political power was distributed equally among the classes
2
What was responsible for the diffusion of aqueduct technology?
Spread of Islam in North Africa
Expansion of the Roman Empire
Macedonian conquest of Asia Minor
Growth of Middle East trade
3
Why did the Qin Dynasty begin construction on the Great Wall of China?
To stop attacks by northern nomads
To control commerce on the Silk Road
To mark the border of the Gobi Desert
To prevent people from leaving the country
4
As part of the Four Noble Truths, what will lead to the end of human suffering?
Following the Eightfold Path
Following the Five Pillars
Obediently following one's dharma
Perfecting one's karma
5
The 3 great Greek classical philosophers are
Eurypides, Pericles, and Darius
Aeneid, Antigone, and Aristophanes
Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle
Diogenes, Euclid, and Ptolemy
6
Who is responsible for introducing the world to democracy, the republic, and the Senate?
Ancient Greeks and Romans
Chinese
Aztecs and Mayans
Mesopotamia
7
How has Ancient Rome influenced the culture of other civilizations? (CHOOSE BEST ANSWER)
Influenced Greek society
Enduring impact on modern civilizations
Influenced early African societies
A lasting impact on the modern art period
8
The Hellenistic Age refers to the
Successful rule of Helen of Troy after the Trojan War
Influence of Asian culture on Greece
Peaceful period of Ancient Greece after it became an Empire
Spread of Greek culture throughout the Mediterranean
9
Which is NOT a characteristic of the Silk Road?
It expanded trade between Europe and Asia
It enabled China to export luxury goods to foreign countries
It caused cultural diffusion
It helped China protect its borders from foreign invaders
10
From where did the US draw inspiration for democratic government?
Classical India
Ancient Greece
Classical China
Ancient Rome
11
What was the benefit of codifying laws in Babylonia, Ancient Greece, and the Byzantine?
Promoted equality and prohibiting discrimination
Ensuring a distribution of power between 3 branches of govt
Created an early form of representative government
Established a clear system of rules and consequences
12
How did the Han, Persian, and Roman Empires extend their military power?
Recruiting armies entirely from their own territory
Decreasing revolts by being tolerant of all religions
Gave more power to conquered people
Supply lines and infrastructure like defensive walls & roads
13
The Caste System is the social hierarchy of
Ancient Greece
Ancient Rome
Classical China
Ancient/Classical India
14
Which religion originated in India and then spread to China and Japan?
Buddhism
Christianity
Zoroastrianism
Hinduism
15
What class of Romans owned most of the land and held political power?
Gladiators
Slaves
Plebians
Patricians
16
Confucian ethics influenced Chinese values by emphasizing
Obedience and proper conduct
Obligation of the rich to care for the poor
Wealth and business ownership
Rugged individualism
17
Where did the monotheistic religions of Judaism, Christianity, and Zoroastrianism originate?
Europe
Central America
Southeast Asia
The Middle East
18
The Vedas, reincarnation, and karma are elements of a religion in which region?
India and Southeast Asia
Middle East and North Africa
Russia and the Balkans
China and the Koreas
19
Acroplis and Agora mean
"military forts" and "schools"
"palace" and "wild lands"
"top of the city" and "gathering place"
"city center" and "farmland"
20
Which characteristics led to the decline of both the Han and Roman Empires?
Political corruption and becoming too large
Overspending on military and social unrest
Creation of the caste system and massive drought
Invasion of conquered peoples and plague
21
Who invaded the Western Roman Empire and expanded their territorial claims?
The Jewish
The Mongols
Germanic people
Muslims
22
How did location near the sea most contribute to growth of Ancient Greece?
Created natural barriers from enemies
Generated power for water mills
Provided easy access to trade routes
Supplied water for irrigating crops
23
What could citizens of Ancient Greece do that non-citizens could not?
Hold political positions
Own land if their parents were metics
Conduct trade
Become metics by passing a test
24
What determine which caste someone was in?
The family one was born into
The office one was elected to
Amount of wealth
Level of academic achievement
25
An oligarchy is a society in which
A monarch has total control
All landowners participate politically
Only a few, wealthy members of society hold the power
The emphasis is on the law
26
What is Ashoka of the Mauryan Empire best known for?
Vast military conquests
Establishing the caste system
Protecting and expanding Buddhism in southeast Asia
Expanding Islam into central Asia
27
Which change resulted from the fall of the Western Roman Empire?
New farming techniques developed
Role of religious institutions in society decline
New military tactics were developed
Use of established trade routes declined
28
What is the long-term legacy of the Persian Empire?
Created the caste system
Developed democracy
Enforced participation in religion
Developed a system of tolerance for conquered areas
29
Which Empire spread Christianity?
Greek
Persian
Roman
Egyptian
30
Which Emperor spread Christianity?
Marcus Aurelius
Constantine
Romulus
Caligula

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