Both the Han dynasty and the Roman Empire were known for

having long periods of stable government

What was one of the most important contributions of the Greek city-state of Athens?

development of direct democracy

The Golden Age of India's Gupta Empire is known for its

advancements in mathematics and medicine

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1
Which region was the birthplace of Confucianism,Buddhism, and Hinduism?
South America
Africa
Europe
Asia
2
Both the Han dynasty and the Roman Empire were known for
using examinations to select officials
having governments dominated by a merchant class
developing decentralized political structures
having long periods of stable government
3
The Twelve Tables were the written laws of
the Mauryan Empire
ancient Rome
the British Empire
ancient Babylonia
4
Which geographic feature was central in helping theRomans unify their empire?
Tiber River
Great Rift Valley
Alps
Mediterranean Sea
5
One way in which the ancient city-state of Athens and the Gupta are similar is that both
promoted art and literature
developed matriarchal societies
established plantation agriculture
allowed universal suffrage
6
The caste system in India and the feudal system in Europe were similar in that both
provided structure for society
established totalitarian governments
promoted peace and prosperity
developed concepts of natural rights
7
What was one of the most important contributions of the Greek city-state of Athens?
creation of a writing system using hieroglyphics
diffusion of a monotheistic belief system
development of direct democracy
promotion of the equality of all humans
8
The Golden Age of India's Gupta Empire is known for its
advancements in mathematics and medicine
development of gunpowder
sea trade routes to Europe
acceptance of Christianity as an official religion
9
Oracle bones, Daoism, and the Mandate of Heavenare all associated with early civilizations in
Russia
Egypt
China
India
10
Which description accurately identifies Socrates,Plato, and Aristotle?
philosophers of ancient Greece
artists of the Italian Renaissance
rulers of the Roman Republic
religious leaders of the Protestant Reformation
11
The Chinese belief that China was the Middle Kingdom is an example of
filial piety
ethnocentrism
the Mandate of Heaven
extraterritoriality
12
Which term is most closely associated with Hellenism under Alexander the Great?
cultural diffusion
theocracy
natural rights
pacifism

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