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1
Which does NOT define a civilization?
writing systems
more equality between social classes
the development of cities
political units capable of ruling large regions
2
Which was not one of the Zhou classics?
Book of Songs
Book of Changes
Book of History
Book of Analects
3
The earliest people to use iron were the
Phoenicians
Lydians
Hittites
Hebrews
4
Which people are credited with introducing monotheism?
Hebrews
Egyptians
Akkadians
Chinese
5
The Assyrians had a reputation in the ancient world for which of the following characteristics?
their seafaring talent.
many significant scientific achievements.
their extreme cruelty.
allowing conquered peoples to retain their customs.
6
For what period would archaeologists first begin to find permanenthuman settlements?
The Classical Era
The Paleolithic Era
The Bronze Era
The Neolithic Era
7
In the Hebrew tradition, a "covenant" is
a law handed down by God to men.
an agreement between God and man.
a prophecy about the future.
an ornamental chest for storing religious documents.
8
The climate of India is largely determined by monsoons, which are
typhoons
seasonal winds
large clouds
heavy rains
9
Causes of the Neolithic Revolution include...
specialization of political, economic, religious functions
gradual removal of hunters from the agricultural community
the disappearance of hunter-gatherer communities
a population explosion
10
The Chinese view of nature stressed
harmony and balance
nature must be ignored
conflict, war, and destruction
nature was determined by God
11
Belief in karma affects Hindus because it holds that
only men can achieve nirvana.
by following the Eighthfold Path, people will rise in caste
the soul is reincarnated many times.
deeds in a current life affects a person's fate
12
Hammurabi's Code provided for different penalties according to
Social Class
Sex
Judges
Age
13
The earliest known civilization in India was the
Sumerian
Harappan
Indo-European
Bantu
14
Which of the following were Indo-Europeans?
Phoenicians
Harappans
Xiongnu
Aryans
15
The collection of Confucian sayings and teachings is known as the
Analects
Mencius
Reflections on a Quiet Life
Notes of a Philosopher
16
The correct order of the early Chinese dynasties was
Xia, Shang, Zhou
Zhou, Shang, Xia
Shang, Zhou, Xia
Shang, Xia, Zhou
17
Ideas were spread throughout the Mediterranean by Phoenician
Kings
Armies
Priests
Merchants
18
The Hindu religion is based on the traditions of which people?
Greeks
Aryans
Persians
Vaishyas
19
What philosophy was based on the belief that human society needs clear rules, strictly enforced
Zoroastrianism
Daoism
Legalism
Confucianism
20
Paleolithic hunter-gatherer societies used which of the following technologies?
Smelting of metals such as copper and iron
Systems of written symbols
Controlled use of fire for warmth, hunting and foraging
Harness and other tools to control draft animals