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Which of the following was a philosopher known for his emphasis on responsible relationships and respect for parents?
Confucius
Laozi
Hanfeizi
Zoroaster
2
The Ten Commandments became the basis for
the civil & religious laws of Judaism
the rule for the Hindu gods
the writing of the Koran
the steps required to reach Nirvana
3
What is a long-term effect of the caste system in India?
It decreased the Buddhism population
Untouchables could not find work
It increased the Hinduism population
There was no long-term effect
4
Which belief of the prophet Zoroaster was similar to later concepts in Christianity and Islam?
communion with nature
concept of Satan and a belief in angels
monotheism
filial piety and family relationships
5
The student and teacher in the Upanishads explore
the meanings of the Vedas
the history of the Aryans
the history of the Indians
the importance of Buddhism
6
Which of the following regions was ruled at different times by the Kushites, the Assyrians, and the Persians?
Egypt
China
the Fertile Crescent
Anatolia
7
The Hebrews believed that God protected them because
because they were human
of annual cermonies
of a covenant
of a ritual sacrifice
8
Which of the following was essential to the creation of the New Kingdom in Egypt?
the defeat and removal of the Hyksos
the defeat of the Assyrians
an invasion of Nubia
the discovery of the Rosetta Stone
9
The Hittites took the following from the Babylonian civilization they conquered
the technology needed to smelt iron
the technology needed to build chariots
the legal concept of "an eye for an eye"
a language for international use
10
The language that English, Sanskrit, Persian, and Spanish are all derived from is
Anatolian
Hittite
Babylonian
Indo-European
11
Hinduism and Buddhism differ significantly in their beliefs about:
Praying five times a day
The Wailing Wall
The caste system
Reincarnation
12
Minoan artwork from Knossos suggests that
Minoan women held higher rank than most neighbors allowed
painted pottery was broken at each bull leaping festival
Mother Earth goddess was less important than the Father Bull
bulls were kept in shrines by priestesses
13
What was Cyrus like as a ruler?
He was famous for his tolerance of diversity
He held one of the ancient world’s largest libraries
To silence criticism, he burned useless books
He bragged that he had burned Babylon and killed its inhabitants
14
What legacy did the Chaldeans leave for future generations?
all of the above
Hanging gardens of Babylon
a form of government that preserved cultural diversity
records of changes in the night sky/astronomers....
15
The emphasis on right conduct and worship of one God is called
the Ark of the Covenant
the Torah
the Four Noble Truths
ethical monotheism
16
According to the Torah, Moses did all of the following EXCEPT
reveal Yahweh's commandments to the Hebrews
lead the Hebrews out of Egypt
grow to adulthood as the adopted son of a princess
unify the people of Canaan into one kingdom of Israel
17
What necessity caused the Assyrians to develop a strong army?
Assyria glorified military strength
to obtain power in Assyria, ruler needed military conquests
with no natural barriers, had to defend itself from attacks
the army was needed to collect taxes from new territories
18
Jain monks wear masks over their faces
to keep from breathing impurities in the air
to show disdain for the caste system
to keep from harming even an insect
to protect each breath of the soul
19
Israel's King Solomon was known for all of the following EXCEPT
contructing a great temple
building a trading empire
wisdom
unifying the 12 tribes
20
What were the Phoenicians known for?
Known for building ships and becoming sea traders.
Known for creating the Pyramids
Known for their alphabet using 22 different signs
Known for believing in more than one God.
21
The Indian epic poem the Mahabarata reflects the struggles
of blending a belief in Brahman with a belief in goddesses
of people trying to resign to the Four Noble Truths
of two young lovers who wish to break the caste system
that took place in India as the Aryans moved south
22
What was the underlying objective that gave rise to the Chinese philosophies of Confucius, Laozi, and the Legalists?
how to best apply punishment to ensure a strictly controlled government
how to live simply and in harmony with nature and the universal force
how to restore social order, harmony, and respect for authority
how to restore family values and relationships among the Chinese people
23
What did the Kushites do after losing Egypt to the Assyrians?
rebuilt Babylon and established an empire in Babylonia
disappeared from history
retreated from Egypt and prospered for several centuries
were either killed, forced into slavery, or exiled
24
How did Shi Huangdi unify China?
loyalty of peasants
defeating invaders and crushing opposition
promoting Daoism
alliances with enemies
25
The Minoans were known for all of the following EXCEPT
bull-leaping for sport
valuing human life above nature
female-led religious ceremonies
painted pottery
