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Hindus believe that the ultimate goal of existence is
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Corn:
Chinampas
Maize
Quipu
Pueblo
2
Hindus believe that the ultimate goal of existence is
following dharma
meditative state of Jainism
practicing ahimsa, or non violence
achieving moksha, or union with the brahman
3
How did Diocletian try to end the Roman empire's economic decay?
Encouraging farmers
New incentives
Divided the empire
New occupations
4
Which is a legalist point of view?
People are greedy. Strong rulers must impose harsh punishments on criminals
People are evil; the ruler must be an example of goodness.
People are good and are best ruled by a fair emperor.
Strength is the key trait of a great ruler. Firm laws and harsh punishments
5
Power staying in the hands of one family:
Monarchy
Theocracy
Kingdom
Dynasty
6
One central belief of Christianity is that:
true believers are martyrs
three different gods make up trinity
forgiveness is unattainable
Jesus brings salvation
7
In what way did China's isolated geography contribute to its development as a country?
On its own, without interference
Prevented trade routes
Turmoil within social structure
Fall behind technologically
8
In what ways do you think Roman engineering skills helped to strengthen the Roman empire?
Generated income
Higher education
Better communication
Created an upper class
9
The philosopher designed a school to study all branches of knowledge:
Aristotle
Homer
Plato
Socrates
10
War that unified Greek city-states:
Persian Wars
War of the World
Peloponnesian War
Trojan War
11
Difference in Aztec and Maya governing of cities:
City-states vs Unified Leader
Elected Official vs Dictator
Both were city-states
Democracy vs Dynasty
12
Which Native American culture actively incorporated women in their agricultural and political life?
Inuit
Cherokee
Hohokam
Iroquois
13
Which Roman legal concept allows people to present a defense against the charges?
verdicts by judges
innocent until proven guilty
rule of law
equality before the law
14
One positive and negative of Nile River:
Fertility & Infertility
Fertility & Lack of travel
Fertility & Division
Fertility & Flooding
15
The Zhou kings explained their right to rule as
Answer the will of the people
Reward for military conquest
having a Terracotta army
Mandate of Heaven
16
Buddhism appealed to many because:
Devotion would end suffering
Nonviolence
Faith same as Hinduism
Offered wealth and security
17
Irrigation was used for this purpose:
Cross the river
Carry water to farming fields
Move city to city
Worship the gods
18
Which of the following is one of the possible theories about why people first settled in the Americas?
Large sailing vessels found through archaeology
Crossing the land bridge
People have always been here
Came from Europe by boat
19
How did Rome motivate conquered peoples to pay taxes, supply soldiers, and say loyal to the government?
free land
harsh punishments
threats of slavery
self-government
20
How did mummification reflect Egyptian beliefs about the afterlife?
Mummified people lived forever
Mummies prevented death
People needed their bodies for afterlife
People never died
21
Identify the most important and lasting legacy of Hammurabi's Code:
Government responsible for society
rulers must break laws
individuals deserve justice
civil law > criminal law
22
Cultural achievement of the Ancient Egyptians:
Concrete for buildings
Monotheistic religion
Hieroglyphics
Chariots
23
The _____ & _____ rivers are located within Mesopotamia.
Nile & Tigris
Tigris & Euphrates
Euphrates & Nile
Nile & Mississippi
24
Artificial islands used to cultivate crops, made of mud piled atop reed mats, anchored to the lakebed willow trees
Pueblo
Earthwork
Hanging Gardens
Chinampas
25
__________ refers to the period of time before writing was invented.
Renaissance
Civilization
Neolithic Period
Prehistory
26
Notable leader of the Mauryan Empire:
Asoka
Maurya the Great
Indus Leader
Chandra Gupta II
27
Following their victory over the Persians, what did the Greeks believe?
Most powerful in the world
Military couldn't be defeated
Downfall was coming
Divine protection
28
Definition of hierarchy:
Wooden arches
Form of Government
System of ranking groups
Economic system
29
The large monuments and temples of the Olmec provide evidence of:
Priests were most important
Craftsmanship > Education
Advanced civilization
Fear of invaders
30
Division within the Christian Church stemmed from:
how baptism made someone a Christian
power of Roman government
authority between popes and bishops
Jesus' teachings
31
Alliance formed by Athens following the Persian Wars:
League of Nations
Delian League
United Nations
Peloponnesian League
32
Which best explains why Minoan civilization was able to develop its rich culture?
war technology and tactics
abundant agriculture
mining activities (gold and silver)
location and trading
33
Earliest known writing system:
Sanskrit
Cuneiform
Hieroglyphics
Pictographs
34
Caesar was assassinated because:
Abusive laws
He was a tyrant
Taxes were high and unfair
Other feared his power
35
According to Greek legend, what sets off the Trojan War?
kidnapping of Helen
Odysseus stops worshipping
Athena overthrows Aphrodite
Hector challenges Achilles
36
Polytheistic religion is the worship of:
One god
Many/multiple gods
High ranking priests
Sumerian Leaders
37
Mesopotamia means ___________.
fertile crescent
Tigris and Euphrates
early civilization
between the rivers
38
Aztec capital city:
Tenochtitlan
Washington
Cuzco
Mexico City
39
Cradle of early civilization: (for Greece)
Island of Crete
Mesopotamia
Minoa
River Valley
40
What best describes the origins of Christianity?
stemmed from Judaism
Jesus' sermons
follows crucifixion of Jesus
Jesus travelling to spread the word
41
The ________ was the final era of prehistory and began about 9000 BC.
Paleolithic Period
Neolithic Period
Old Stone Age
Bronze Age
42
Government officials hired based on merit and not family ties:
Dynasty
Hardworking
Civil Service
Civil Slaves
43
Religion with one single god:
Bureaucratic
Theocratic
Polytheistic
Monotheistic
44
What is the final goal of Buddhist?
to go to a nirvana concert
union with brahman
overcome nonvirtue
to reach nirvana through virtuous living and meditation
45
War fought between Athens and Sparta, leading to the downfall of Athenian rule:
Peloponnesian War
Trojan War
Persian Wars
French and Indian War