Social structure in Egyptian society, and most ancient societies, were organized

in the shape of a pyramid (there was a hierarchy)

The early Zhou dynasty was

the golden age, according to Confucius

The Age of Pericles is when

Athens reached its height in power

Many Greek colonies were able to easily trade because

they could easily be reached by water

Plato said that to be happy, people

must live in a just and rational state

The family provided what for ancient Chinese people?

economic and social foundations

Karma was important to Buddhists because

it determined their status in the next life

Caesar became dictator of Rome

by defeating Pompey in a civil war

To end suffering, according to Buddhists,

humans should follow the Eightfold path

Cities, government, religion, writing, social structure and art can all be categorized as

the six basic characteristics of ancient civilization

Suffering, according to Buddha, is caused by

attachment to worldly/material things

The Gupta Empire was most known for

starting the Golden Age in India

Rituals were used by many ancient peoples

as a way to honor the gods/win their favor

Rome's military recruit changed under Marius. How did he do it?

Marius recruited the poor by offering land

Rivers were MOST important for early civilizations because

rivers provided a source of water for crops/fertile land

Judaism is/was different from the other early religions because

it was the first to be monotheistic

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1
Social structure in Egyptian society, and most ancient societies, were organized
by the God-king
so people knew who they could marry
in the shape of a rectangular (everyone was equal)
in the shape of a pyramid (there was a hierarchy)
2
According to Confucius, if everyone did their duty...
society would fail.
the poor would become rich.
the rich would gain more wealth.
society would prosper/do well.
3
The early Zhou dynasty was
the worst time period in Chinese history
the dynasty Muhammad was born under
the golden age, according to Confucius
the bloodiest time in all of history
4
The Age of Pericles is when
Sparta reached its height in power
India reached its height in power
Persia reached its height in power
Athens reached its height in power
5
Buddhists believe a single force governs the universe. They call this
Brahman
the Great World Soul
Star Wars
brahmin
6
Greek parents sent their kids into the military. What did Roman parents do with their kids?
actually raised them
offered them up for gladiator games
the same (sent to military)
sold them into slavery
7
Many wealthy people, especially Romans, imported what 'highly prized' item from China?
indigo
candles
silk
perfumes
8
Many Greek colonies were able to easily trade because
they could easily be reached by water
they had major shipping routes
they were connected by a land bridge
they were all located on the main peninsula
9
Plato said that to be happy, people
must make as much money as possible
must practice religion
must live a moral and pious life
must live in a just and rational state
10
Sanskrit was a(n) _________ writing system used to record ___________.
Aryan; religious rituals
Roman; religious rituals
Egyptian; flooding events
Indian; flooding events
11
During the 2nd century, Rome experienced great peace and prosperity. This time was called
Pax Romana
the golden age
the Age of Enlightenment
the Age of Pericles
12
The family provided what for ancient Chinese people?
political and social foundations
economic and social foundations
social and religious foundations
religious and social foundations
13
Muslims believe Muhammad
is a false prophet of Allah (God)
is the brother of Jesus Christ
is the prophet of Allah (God)
is the Son of God
14
Most early civilizations had what type of economy and religion?
farming; monotheistic
farming; polytheistic
trade; monotheistic
trade; polytheistic
15
The Punic Wars were fought between
Carthage and Rome
Rome and Athens
Rome and Persia
Sparta and Athens
16
Karma was important to Buddhists because
it meant they were super rich
it determined their status in the next life
it gave them the right to vote
it gave the an advantage in politics
17
People who wandered in search of good and water, such as the early Arabs
nomads
bedouin
jihadists
merchants
18
The Roman senate was made up of
plebeians
soldiers
patricians
praetors
19
Caesar became dictator of Rome
by defeating Antony in a civil war
by defeating Octavian in a civil war
by defeating Pompey in a civil war
by defeating Crassus in a civil war
20
To end suffering, according to Buddhists,
humans should love one another
humans should follow the Eightfold path
humans should wage more wars
humans should make as much money as they can
21
Greeks were isolated from one another and developed many different communities because
rivers and lakes divided the land
the people were all of different races
the land was/is mountainous
too many kings controlled the land
22
The Gracchus brothers proposed what kind of reform for ancient Rome?
political structure
social structure
military recruitment
land distribution
23
Which alphabet is important because it was used by the Greeks, Romans and people today?
Phoenician
Mesopotamian
Chinese
Egyptian
24
Cities, government, religion, writing, social structure and art can all be categorized as
important vocab words for to know for English class
huge failures for ancient civilizations
the six basic characteristics of ancient civilization
modern technologies ancient civilizations did not develop
25
According to Hindus, a single force governs the universe. They call this
the Great World Soul
brahmin
Brahman
karma
26
Suffering, according to Buddha, is caused by
being too poor
having too much money
attachment to worldly/material things
being mean to others
27
The Quran is
the holy book of Islam
the holy book of Christianity
the holy book of Buddhism
the holy book of Judaism
28
The Gupta Empire was most known for
starting the Golden Age in India
being the most corrupt era in China
being the most corrupt era in India
starting the Golden Age in China
29
Buddhism was founded by
Jesus
Siddhartha Gautama
Constantine
Muhammad
30
Rituals were used by many ancient peoples
as a way to prepare for major battles
as a way to honor the gods/win their favor
as a way to predict the future
as a way to punish criminals publicly
31
Rome's military recruit changed under Marius. How did he do it?
Marius offered government positions to the poor
Marius recruited the poor by offering land
Marius offered government positions to the rich
Marius recruited the rich by offering land
32
Rivers were MOST important for early civilizations because
rivers provided a way to trade
rivers were the only drinking water source
rivers provided a source of water for crops/fertile land
rivers provided a means to communicate
33
The First Triumvirate officially ended because
Crassus died in battle
Antony invaded Rome
Pompey no longer wanted to reign
Caesar was assassinated
34
Ancient Indians developed their caste system from who/what?
the Chinese caste system
the Mesopotamian social structure
the Egyptian social pyramid
the Aryan varnas
35
All are considered divisions in Qin's government EXCEPT
economic division
military division
censorate
civil division
36
Judaism is/was different from the other early religions because
it was the first to be polytheistic
it was the first to be geocentric
it was the first to be monotheistic
it was the first to be atheist

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