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1
Jain monks wear masks over their faces
to keep from breathing impurities in the air
to protect each breath of the soul
to keep from harming even an insect
to show disdain for the caste system
2
Which belief of the prophet Zoroaster was similar to later concepts in Christianity and Islam?
communion with nature
filial piety and family relationships
monotheism
concept of Satan and a belief in angels
3
Minoan artwork from Knossos suggests that
Minoan women held higher rank than most neighbors allowed
bulls were kept in shrines by priestesses
Mother Earth goddess was less important than the Father Bull
painted pottery was broken at each bull leaping festival
4
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 family values and relationships among the Chinese people
how to restore social order, harmony, and respect for authority
5
What was Cyrus like as a ruler?
He bragged that he had burned Babylon and killed its inhabitants
He was famous for his tolerance of diversity
To silence criticism, he burned useless books
He held one of the ancient world’s largest libraries
6
The language that English, Sanskrit, Persian, and Spanish are all derived from is
Babylonian
Hittite
Anatolian
Indo-European
7
Which of the following regions was ruled at different times by the Kushites, the Assyrians, and the Persians?
Egypt
the Fertile Crescent
China
Anatolia
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What is a long-term effect of the caste system in India?
Untouchables could not find work
It decreased the Buddhism population
There was no long-term effect
It increased the Hinduism population
9
The student and teacher in the Upanishads explore
the history of the Indians
the importance of Buddhism
the meanings of the Vedas
the history of the Aryans
10
What legacy did the Chaldeans leave for future generations?
Hanging gardens of Babylon
records of changes in the night sky/astronomers....
a form of government that preserved cultural diversity
all of the above
11
The Hittites took the following from the Babylonian civilization they conquered
the technology needed to build chariots
the technology needed to smelt iron
a language for international use
the legal concept of "an eye for an eye"
12
According to the Torah, Moses did all of the following EXCEPT
unify the people of Canaan into one kingdom of Israel
grow to adulthood as the adopted son of a princess
reveal Yahweh's commandments to the Hebrews
lead the Hebrews out of Egypt
13
Which of the following was essential to the creation of the New Kingdom in Egypt?
the defeat and removal of the Hyksos
an invasion of Nubia
the defeat of the Assyrians
the discovery of the Rosetta Stone
14
What did the Kushites do after losing Egypt to the Assyrians?
retreated from Egypt and prospered for several centuries
rebuilt Babylon and established an empire in Babylonia
were either killed, forced into slavery, or exiled
disappeared from history
15
The Indian epic poem the Mahabarata reflects the struggles
of people trying to resign to the Four Noble Truths
that took place in India as the Aryans moved south
of blending a belief in Brahman with a belief in goddesses
of two young lovers who wish to break the caste system
16
What were the Phoenicians known for?
Known for building ships and becoming sea traders.
Known for believing in more than one God.
Known for creating the Pyramids
Known for their alphabet using 22 different signs
17
Hinduism and Buddhism differ significantly in their beliefs about:
Praying five times a day
The Wailing Wall
The caste system
Reincarnation
18
How did Shi Huangdi unify China?
promoting Daoism
alliances with enemies
loyalty of peasants
defeating invaders and crushing opposition
19
The Hebrews believed that God protected them because
because they were human
of annual cermonies
of a covenant
of a ritual sacrifice
20
Israel's King Solomon was known for all of the following EXCEPT
contructing a great temple
wisdom
building a trading empire
unifying the 12 tribes
21
Which of the following was a philosopher known for his emphasis on responsible relationships and respect for parents?
Confucius
Laozi
Hanfeizi
Zoroaster
22
What necessity caused the Assyrians to develop a strong army?
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
Assyria glorified military strength
23
The Minoans were known for all of the following EXCEPT
valuing human life above nature
bull-leaping for sport
painted pottery
female-led religious ceremonies
24
The Ten Commandments became the basis for
the writing of the Koran
the steps required to reach Nirvana
the civil & religious laws of Judaism
the rule for the Hindu gods
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The emphasis on right conduct and worship of one God is called
the Four Noble Truths
the Ark of the Covenant
the Torah
ethical monotheism
