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Unit 2 Test Classic Civilizations Ch. 3-6
Unit 2 Test Classic Civilizations Ch. 3-6
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600 B.C.E-600 C.E.
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What evidence proves Chinese society was unique in the extent it was shaped by the state
Administrators loyal to the church
The open-lottery to choose potential government candidates
Political power and social prestige
Heterogenous genders at all levels of government
2
Emperor Wu Di's academy trained potential officers in texts with all of the following EXCEPT:
Astronomy
Literature
History
Art
3
What 3 religions are evidence of the assimilation of a major Indian religion into China?
Zoroastrianism, Daoism, Buddhism
Confucianism, Judaism, Buddhism
Buddhism, Confucianism, Daoism
Confucianism, Zoroastrianism, Daoism
4
Part of the immense funerary complex constructed for the Chinese ruler Qin Shihuangi, represent
Military
Politics
Education
Economy
5
This gold bracelet, from 100 B.C.E illustrates all of the following of Meroe’s kingdom EXCEPT:
Highlights their reputation for wealth and power
Illustrates the skill of its craftsmen
Reflects their focus on homogeneity and national pride
Reflects the influence of Egyptian culture in Nubia
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This legend ruled a Greek empire at the age of 24 that spread from Egypt to Afghanistan
Julius Ceaser
Thor
Brutus
Alexander the Great
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A similarity between histories of the Americas and Eurasia is
Similar metallurgy, iron weapons played an important role
Historians studied regions equally due to pop. similarity
Pop. were almost identical, approximately 35% located here.
Ag. rev. occurred at the same time, transforming human life
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Chinese painting focused largely on mountains and water & were influenced by Daoists search for
Family with dignity
Harmony with nature
Education with hope
Peace with prosperity
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Understanding the time frames of major movements is using the historical skill
Comparison
Sourcing
Periodization
Analysis
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A key difference between histories of the Americas and Eurasia is
The ag. rev. took place in Africa & then spread to Eurasia,
Americas-explosion of tombs; Eurasia-few architecture
Pop. of America was urban while pop. of Eurasia was sparse
The absence of domesticated animals to farm or use in combat
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This classical civilization is unique among others for its low view of the merchant class
Rome
Persia
China
India
12
The Greek city-states interactions with are characterized by all of the following EXCEPT
They spoke the same languages
They collaborated on political ideals
They worshipped similar gods
Fiercely independent & in frequent conflict with neighbors
13
With the support of China’s Buddhist establishment, Empress Wu did all of the following EXCEPT:
Actively patronized scholarship and the arts.
Mentored several females to inherit the title of Empress
Consolidated civil service exam system for public officials.
Elevated women by commissioning female biographies.
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This, which lasted until the 20th century, represents a major continuity in Chinese history.
The use of women and children in art.
Nun poetry in writing.
The important role of Confucian scholars
Rags to riches narratives.
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To understand China’s history it is important to understand all of the following EXCEPT
Confucian gender roles
Work life and leisure activities
Filial piety
Confucian based exam system
16
The rise of the Roman empire can be attributed to all of the following EXCEPT:
Values-rule of law, rights of citizens & keeping one’s word.
Expansion without fear of vulnerability
Central location in the Mediterranean basin.
A political system that had more freedom than autocratics.
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All of the following are examples of Persian empires EXCEPT
Achaemenid
Ahura Mazda
Parthian
Sasanian
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In China, it was the time of Confucius and Laozi, whose teachings gave rise to Confucianism and
Zoroastrianism
Laoism
Daoism
Buddhism
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All of the following have been found as evidence in the Vedas EXCEPT
All women were forced to be married through arrangement
Collections of poems, hymns, and prayers
A strictly patriarchal society
Writings tell of small competing chiefdoms rising & falling
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India, unlike China, seldom experienced an empire that covered the entire subcontinent due to
India, caste was a phenomenon no appeal of all-Indian states
Harsh life for low class Indians was common in all of India
India had a structure for petitioning lower class grievances
Strict adherence to Indian society in language & culture
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The decline of Meroe and the rise of Axum were both connected to changing patterns of:
Caste
Weather
Commerce
Religion
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Although Greek city-states were mostly violent, they would stop conflict every 4 years because?
Participate in Olympic games
Collect taxes
bathe
Exchange gifts
23
With what Eurasian civilizations might the Maya be compared
Greece
China
Persia
Rome
24
Reincarnation, a major belief of Hinduism can best be described as
Souls migrate to another body based on actions
Sacred texts seeking the meaning of sacrifices by the Vedas
Sexual pleasure was acquired by its many detailed techniques
Pure actions, move to rebirth in a higher station in life
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When comparing Roman and Chinese empires
Romans abandoned the classics & China invented new methods.
Romans-adopt tech. from conquests; China-invest in education
Romans-creating something new; China-restoring the old.
Romans language constant China transferred to other cultures