A belief in human power and potential instead of religion

The civil service exams were MOST important because

It allowed all Chinese citizens to move up the social ladder

One way in which the Han dynasty and the Roman Empire were similar is that both

promoted unity & communication by building a system of roads

Cultural diffusion occurs most rapidly in societies that

come into frequent contact with other groups

Which statement best explains the Golden Age of Greece?

A period of wealth and peace leads to cultural achievement.

Reincarnation is the belief that

Your soul is reborn into something else in your next life

An immediate result of the fall of the Roman Empire was

a period of disorder and weak central government

In India, the caste system has existed for many centuries because

the Hindu doctrines dharma & karma support the caste system

The existence of slavery in Rome and Athens demonstrates that

These empires had many achievements, but it cost human lives

Confucianism had a strong impact on the development of China mainly because this philosophy

provided a basis for social order

A reason for the development of an early civilization in the Tigris-Euphrates river valleys was

flooding left rich soil, which was good for farming

The Han dynasty and the Roman Empire were similar, they both grew wealthy because they

developed extensive trade networks

What was one reason for the decline of both the Han dynasty and the western Roman Empire?

inability to force back foreign invaders

A major impact of Ancient Greece and Rome on Western Civilization was that

Greek sculpture & Roman architecture were admired and copied

Alexander the Great is MOST remembered for

Creating a blended culture called Hellenism.

Julius Caesar is an important figure in history because

He is a turning point when Rome moved away from a Republic

Which societal condition was basic to the development of Greek philosophy?

emphasis on individualism and not on religion

Rome’s geographic location was important because it

Was strategically set up for both good agriculture and trade

The Ancient Athenians are credited with

establishing governments that had democratic elements

Filial Piety means...

Respecting your elders and knowing your place in society

What do the Twelve Tables and the Roman military have in common?

Both are ways in which Rome became a powerful empire

What does the term "classical" mean?

Large territory, controls trade, lasting cultural impacts.

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1
The early civilizations of Nile River Valley and Mesopotamia, were similar because they were
industrialized societies
dependent on fertile land
monotheistic
dependent on each other for trade
2
Humanism means
A belief that Roman gods were once human
A belief in human power and potential instead of religion
When Greeks began to understand human anatomy
A mathematical concept discovered by Socrates
3
The civil service exams were MOST important because
They were only given once every year
It was very difficult to pass.
They taught the ideas of Confucianism
It allowed all Chinese citizens to move up the social ladder
4
One way in which the Han dynasty and the Roman Empire were similar is that both
promoted unity & communication by building a system of roads
developed a social system in which great equality existed
governed large areas around the Mediterranean Sea
created democracies in which people elected representatives
5
What time period existed directly before the Neolithic Revolution?
Dark Ages
Paleolithic Time
Ice Age
Enlightenment
6
A major contribution of the Roman Republic to Western European culture was the
belief that the military should control political power
rejection of the concept of slavery
establishment of agricultural communes
concept of government by laws
7
Cultural diffusion occurs most rapidly in societies that
come into frequent contact with other groups
have a strong oral history
have extended families
adhere to traditional social values
8
The Neolithic Revolution refers to a time when early humans
developed agriculture
migrated from Africa
mastered fire
began to organize governments
9
The Ancient Romans’ most significant contribution to Europe has been in the area of
law
drama
poetry
economics
10
Which statement best explains the Golden Age of Greece?
A dictatorship encourages cultural growth and development.
A period of wealth and peace leads to cultural achievement.
Periods of censorship are needed for a nation to be great.
Winning wars inspires scientific & artistic achievement.
11
A major contribution of the Roman Empire to Western society was the development of
the principles of revolutionary socialism
monotheism
gunpowder
an effective legal system
12
Reincarnation is the belief that
Once you die that is it.
There is no afterlife.
Once you die your soul goes to heaven
Your soul is reborn into something else in your next life
13
Which philosophy had the greatest influence on the development of order in Ancient China?
Confucianism
Hinduism
Buddhism
Taoism
14
What lifestyle did humans live before the Neolithic Revolution?
Advanced civilizations
Nomadic hunter gatherers
Skilled tools men
Settled farmers
15
An immediate result of the fall of the Roman Empire was
an increase in trade and manufacturing
the growth of cities and dominance by the middle class
a period of disorder and weak central government
a renewed interest in education and the arts
16
In India, the caste system has existed for many centuries because
contact between India and the rest of the world is limited
the caste system promoted industrialization
the Hindu doctrines dharma & karma support the caste system
the Indian Congress Party supported a rigid class structure
17
Shi Huangdi, legalism, and the tomb of terra cotta soldiers are most closely associated with
Mauryan Empire
Gupta Empire
Roman Empire
Qin Dynasty
18
The political system of the Ancient Roman Empire was characterized by
rule by a coalition of emperors and religious leaders
a strict adherence to constitutional principles
universal suffrage in national elections
a strong central government
19
The existence of slavery in Rome and Athens demonstrates that
These classical civilizations were ahead of their time
Slavery is necessary in order to have achievements
These empires had many achievements, but it cost human lives
Both societies had an understanding of human rights
20
Confucianism had a strong impact on the development of China mainly because this philosophy
stressed the importance of the individual
provided a basis for social order
contained the framework for a communist government
established a basic structure for military rule
21
A reason for the development of an early civilization in the Tigris-Euphrates river valleys was
the location protected the people from land invasion
these rivers flowed into the Mediterranean Sea
these rivers provided a trade route between Europe and Asia
flooding left rich soil, which was good for farming
22
Which ancient civilization established the basis of western democracy?
Egyptian
Phoenician
Greek
Sumerian
23
The Han dynasty and the Roman Empire were similar, they both grew wealthy because they
developed extensive trade networks
established free-market economies
encouraged democratic ideals
created classless societies
24
Define the term nomad.
An angry person
Person who is settled down
Person who is highly skilled
Person with no permanent home
25
The Ancient Greek city-state of Sparta
granted universal suffrage to their people
was a powerful military state
placed great emphasis on literature and the arts
was primarily concerned with the health of their people
26
What was one reason for the decline of both the Han dynasty and the western Roman Empire?
efforts of the middle class to gain power
outbreak of war between religious groups
lack of a common currency
inability to force back foreign invaders
27
After the fall of Rome, the eastern portion of the Roman Empire became known as the
Persian Empire
Byzantine Empire
Mongol Empire
Gupta Empire
28
A major impact of Ancient Greece and Rome on Western Civilization was that
Greece and Rome spread Islamic philosophy to conquered areas
Greek sculpture & Roman architecture were admired and copied
Greek & Latin are widely spoken in universities in the West
the Greeks and Romans created a classless society
29
Alexander the Great is MOST remembered for
Having his soldiers marry Persian women
For dying at the age of 32.
Taming a wild horse
Creating a blended culture called Hellenism.
30
Julius Caesar is an important figure in history because
He is a turning point when Rome moved away from a Republic
He established the Republic in 509 BCE
He split Rome into two parts, North and South Rome.
He created the the first aqueducts.
31
All citizens in ancient Athens had the right to vote. This situation is an example of
direct democracy
totalitarianism
parliament
absolutism
32
Which societal condition was basic to the development of Greek philosophy?
emphasis on individualism and not on religion
rigid social classes
mass education
religious uniformity
33
Rome’s geographic location was important because it
Was strategically set up for both good agriculture and trade
Was in a barren and mountainous area which made them warlike
Prevented city states from unifying
Was in North Africa, the first empire to exist there
34
The Ancient Athenians are credited with
establishing governments that had democratic elements
inventing the printing press
eliminating slavery
inventing and using the wheel
35
Important long-term contributions of Ancient Greek and Roman civilizations are found in
government and law
military technology
economic policy and planning
religious doctrine
36
Filial Piety means...
Eating lots of pie
Respecting your elders and knowing your place in society
Putting yourself above others
Not obeying those who are older than you
37
What do the Twelve Tables and the Roman military have in common?
Both led to the fall of Rome
Both are ways in which Rome became a powerful empire
Each is a system for keeping track of the people in Rome
Both were created before Rome became a Republic
38
What does the term "classical" mean?
Large territory, controls trade, lasting cultural impacts.
Small isolated civilization.
Cool and new.
Old school.

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