One result of the Neolithic Revolution was

the establishment of villages and the rise of governments

The Buddhist religion teaches that salvation is earned by

learning to give up selfish desire

Which was a characteristic of feudalism?

Land was exchanged for military service and obligations.

The five relationships taught by Confucius (K'ung-fu-tzu) encouraged people to

maintain social and political order

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

built unity and communication by building a system of roads

An important factor that kept the ancient Greek city-states from uniting as a nation was the

mountainous topography of the region

A major reason for the decline of the Roman Empire was

political corruption and the instability of the government

Ancient Athens, the Gupta Empire in India, and Pax Romana in Rome all had a golden age with

outstanding contributions in the arts and sciences

An immediate result of the fall of the Roman Empire was

a period of disorder and weak central government

Confucianism emphasizes the idea that

people have an important responsibility to family & society

Hinduism and Buddhism are similar in that both religions

stress attainment of a better life through spiritual rebirth

The ancient Athenians are credited with

establishing governments that had democratic elements

What is a major feature of a traditional economy?

bartering for goods and services

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1
Christianity and Islam are similar in that both
are polytheistic.
have the same religious holiday.
have roots in Judaism.
followed a strict code of nonviolence.
2
The spread of Buddhist ideas and customs to China and Southeast Asia was the result of
Mandate of Heaven
the civil service system
cultural diffusion
economic dependence
3
One way in which the ancient city-state of Athens and the Gupta Empire are similar is that both
established plantation agriculture
promoted art and literature
allowed universal suffrage
developed matriarchal societies
4
The history of which civilization was shaped by monsoons, the Himalayas, and the Indus River?
Ancient Egypt
Babylonian Empire
Mauryan Empire
ancient Greece
5
One result of the Neolithic Revolution was
a reliance on hunting and gathering for food
the establishment of villages and the rise of governments
a decrease in trade between cultural groups
an increase in the number of nomadic tribes
6
The Code of Hammurabi and the Twelve Tables were designed to
promote peaceful relations with other cultures
create a stable society
provide a framework for the development of democracy
emphasize the importance of life after death
7
The Buddhist religion teaches that salvation is earned by
being baptized and confirmed
learning to give up selfish desire
following the Ten Commandments
worshipping Allah as the one true god
8
Which was a characteristic of feudalism?
Land was exchanged for military service and obligations.
Government was provided by a bureaucracy of civil servants.
Power rested in the hands of a strong central government.
Unified national court systems were developed.
9
The five relationships taught by Confucius (K'ung-fu-tzu) encouraged people to
maintain social and political order
respect and worship nature
serve the needs of religious leaders
improve their position in life
10
The ancient Romans’ most significant contribution to Europe has been in the area of
drama
poetry
economics
law
11
One way in which the Han dynasty and the Roman Empire were similar is that both
developed a social system in which great equality existed
built unity and communication by building a system of roads
created democratic societies i
governed large areas around the Mediterranean Sea
12
Which ancient civilization established the basis of Western democracy?
Greek
Egyptian
Sumerian
Phoenician
13
The Thar Desert, Ganges River, and Deccan Plateauare all geographic features of
India
Japan
Indonesia
China
14
Judaism and Christianity are similar because they
both practice polygamy.
are monotheistic.
base their beliefs on the Koran.
stress belief in reincarnation.
15
An important factor that kept the ancient Greek city-states from uniting as a nation was the
mountainous topography of the region
size of the desert regions
lack of a common language
cold, hostile climate
16
A major reason for the decline of the Roman Empire was
a series of military defeats in Africa
the abolition of slavery throughout the Empire
political corruption and the instability of the government
continued acceptance of traditional religions
17
Early civilizations developed mainly in
mountainous areas
areas with abundant mineral resources
valleys near rivers
areas with climatic diversity
18
Ancient Athens, the Gupta Empire in India, and Pax Romana in Rome all had a golden age with
outstanding contributions in the arts and sciences
advancements in the principles of democratic governments
the end of foreign domination
the furthest expansion of their borders
19
An immediate result of the fall of the Roman Empire was
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
an increase in trade and manufacturing
20
Confucianism emphasizes the idea that
people have an important responsibility to family & society
an individual's goals are more important than the group
economic success is more desirable than knowledge
government should own the means of production
21
The philosophy of Confucius (K'ung-fu-tzu) stresses the importance of
religious beliefs
a classless society
respect for authority
owning land
22
Hinduism and Buddhism are similar in that both religions
stress attainment of a better life through spiritual rebirth
provide followers with a rigid social caste system
practice a belief in many gods
look to the teaching of one person for their basic beliefs
23
Ancient Romans and the ancient Chinese viewed foreigners as barbarians. This is an example of
imperialism
cultural diffusion
materialism
ethnocentrism
24
The ancient Athenians are credited with
establishing governments that had democratic elements
inventing the printing press
inventing and using the wheel
eliminating slavery
25
What is a major feature of a traditional economy?
determining prices using a free market
bartering for goods and services
establishing quotas based on five-year plans
nationalizing foreign-owned businesses
26
The terms Brahma, dharma, and moksha are most closely associated with which religion?
Animism
Judaism
Islam
Hinduism

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