In the four centuries following Jesus’s death, Christianity

excluded women from leadership roles in the Church.

China was unique in the ancient world in the extent to which

its soc. organization was shaped by the actions of the state

How was India’s social structure different from that of China?

Indian social groups were defined more rigidly.

Both the Buddha and Jesus

were transformed by their followers into gods.

What did Confucianism and Greek rationalism share in common?

A secular approach to understanding the world

Buddhism and Hinduism are similar in that they both

offered hope for final release from the cycle of rebirth.

Like First Civilizations, societies of the classical era

were patriarchal in organization.

In contrast to cities in other civilizations, cities in the Niger Valley civilization

operated without the coercive authority of a state.

In their political organization, the Maya were most like

the city-states of classical Greece.

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Strayer- Ch. 4-6

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1
Classical religion, philosophies focused more on affairs of this world
Confucianism
Buddhism
Christianity
Zoroastrianism
2
In the four centuries following Jesus’s death, Christianity
defined Christianity as a religion open only to Jews.
rejected all the teachings and writings of Jews.
excluded women from leadership roles in the Church.
created a church w/o a hierarchy where all were equal
3
Which of the following cultures produced a written language?
The Niger River valley
Bantu
Moche
Maya
4
China was unique in the ancient world in the extent to which
its soc. organization was shaped by the actions of the state
the caste system defined its social structure.
women were allowed a role in public life.
slaveholding defined the society.
5
How was India’s social structure different from that of China?
India had fewer distinct social groups.
Social distinctions in India were more fluid.
Soc stat. in India was defined in terms of literary learning
Indian social groups were defined more rigidly.
6
natural disasters, high taxes, and state demands for labor & often sparked peasant rebellions
India.
Sparta.
China.
Athens.
7
Both the Buddha and Jesus
actively opposed Zoroastrianism.
actively sought to found new religions during their lives
were transformed by their followers into gods.
allied themselves w/ religious authorities in their regions
8
In which of the following ancient societies did women enjoy the fewest restrictions?
Sparta
Han China
Athens
Classical India
9
What did Confucianism and Greek rationalism share in common?
A monotheistic perspective on religion
A diverse pantheon of gods
A secular approach to understanding the world
A fervent belief in the supernatural
10
A distinctive feature of the Greek way of thinking in the classical era
Respect for received wisdom
Deference to established authority
Confidence in human reason
Reverence for organized religion
11
Buddhism and Hinduism are similar in that they both
rejected the religious authority of the Brahmins.
promoted monotheism.
offered hope for final release from the cycle of rebirth.
rejected the concept of karma.
12
Like First Civilizations, societies of the classical era
rarely included slaves.
were patriarchal in organization.
lacked sharp distinctions along class lines.
were based upon written constitutions.
13
Both the Maya and Axum were similar in that both
were ruled by a single powerful king.
possessed written scripts.
severely limited trade to avoid outside influences.
left behind few stone monuments.
14
System of thought provided inspiration for the harsh reunification of China under Shihuangdi?
Buddhism
Confucianism
Legalism
Daoism
15
A follower of Daoism would
work for social change
withdraw from politics.
engage in public life.
pursue higher education.
16
In contrast to cities in other civilizations, cities in the Niger Valley civilization
were encompassed within a larger imperial system.
were run by complex bureaucracies.
operated without the coercive authority of a state.
had their own centralized pol. structure headed by a monarch
17
In their political organization, the Maya were most like
the imperial state of Rome.
the civilization of the Niger Valley.
the kingdom of Axum.
the city-states of classical Greece.
18
Which of the following benefited the most from the coastal trade routes shown on the map in 266
Axum
San
Bantu
Nubia
19
During the classical era, slaves comprised more than one-third of the total population in
India.
the Roman Empire.
the Persian Empire.
China.

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