A sociologist interested in Indian culture would most likely focus on the study of...

Hinduism and its influence on life in India

Why did the ancient city-states of Athens and Sparta develop different political systems?

The mountainous topography resulted in isolation

Which was a major characteristic of democracy in ancient Athens?

All adult male citizens were citizens were eligible

In traditional Chinese society, it was considered desirable for a young wife to...

Obey her husband in all matters

What was one effect of Alexander the Great's conquests?

Expansion of Hellenistic culture

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Global History Review #2 (Classical Civilizations/World Religions)

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1
The political system of the ancient Roman Empire was characterized by...
Strong central government
Universal suffrage in national elections
Rule by a coalition of emperors and religious leaders
A strict adherence to constitutional principles
2
The ancient Romans' most significant contribution to Europe has been in the area of...
Drama
Law
Poetry
Economics
3
Which civilization first developed a civil service system, gunpowder, and porcelain?
Japanese
Aztec
Chinese
Roman
4
The philosophy of Confucius stresses the importance of...
respect for authority
owning land
religious beliefs
a classless society
5
A sociologist interested in Indian culture would most likely focus on the study of...
The parliamentary government of India
India's development of nuclear weapons
The influence of agricultural production on India's GNP
Hinduism and its influence on life in India
6
The Ten Commandments and the Five Pillars of Wisdom are similar in that they...
are guidelines for living
promise a happy and easy life
established a class structure for society
consist of prayers for salvation
7
Why did the ancient city-states of Athens and Sparta develop different political systems?
The Byzantine Empire dictated government policies
Foreign travelers introduced new philosophies
The mountainous topography resulted in isolation
For over three centuries, civil wars raged in city-states
8
Brahmin girl, age 30, engineer, father own factory. This advertisement would be located in?
China
Vietnam
Korea
India
9
Which ancient civilization established the basis for Western democracy
Phoenician
Sumerian
Greek
Egyptian
10
Preserved Hindu traditions, produced poems &drama, made advancements in math, science, medicine
Tang dynasty
Gupta Empire
Greek city-states
Persian Empire
11
Which belief system was thebasis for the civilservice exams given inthe Han,Tang,Song dynasties
Legalism
Confucianism
Daoism
Buddhism
12
Which was a major characteristic of democracy in ancient Athens?
All residents were given voting rights
All adult male citizens were citizens were eligible
Slaves were permitted to vote in major elections
Women were allowed to vote in major elections
13
Islam, Judaism and Christianity are similar in that they all...
Place value on having many statues and pics of holy people
Are monotheistic in belief
Require their member to settle in the Holy Land
Believe in Mohammed as the Prophet of God
14
In traditional Chinese society, it was considered desirable for a young wife to...
Avoid unpleasant situations
Obey her husband in all matters
Treat her husband as an equal
Offer suggestions to her husband
15
The Eightfold Path, The Four Noble Truths, and Nirvana is associated W/ what religion?
Islam
Shinto
Jainism
Buddhism
16
One of the central beliefs of Islam is that...
People are born into castes
To know oneself, on must know nature
There is only one God
Human nature is essentially evil
17
What was one effect of Alexander the Great's conquests?
Formation of the Christian Church
Decreased importance of the Silk Roads
Increased support of the Mayan leaders
Expansion of Hellenistic culture
18
An important effect of Confucian teachings on traditional Chinese culture was to encourage...
Conformity and respect
Questioning of authority
Emphasis upon an afterlife
Equality among different groups in society
19
Which classical civilization had monsoon cycles, the Himalaya Mountains, and the Indus River?
Babylonian Empire
Ancient Egypt
Maurya Empire
Ancient Greece
20
A goal common to Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism is to...
return the power of the emperors
establish peace and harmony
promote individual artistic creativity
provide the basis for democratic government

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