How did the Gupta Empire contribute to world civilizations?

Introduced the concept of zero, added it to number system

What was the greatest similarity between Europe and Japan during the feudal era?

the lack of a central power of government

What would be an example of theocracy?

group of religious clerics appointed to advise the govt.

Why is the Gupta reign called the Golden Age of Hindu culture?

Learning, literature, and art flourished

The reason local leaders (a government) were unnecessary in villages was probably due to...

the existence of a caste system kept order on its own

Which resident of ancient Egypt would most likely have been enslaved?

enemy soldier captured in battle with the army

Which value of Greek civilization is reflected in the following hymn?

Believed that gods/goddesses were involved in natural events

Which individual would be most likely to be a student in a Roman school?

a young aristocrat training to be a navigator

Unlike Confucianism, the philosophy of New-Confucianism featured a what?

broader acceptance of differing philosophical ideals

An example of cultural convergence would be what?

an East Asian grocery store opening in San Francisco CA

Why were the ancient Egyptians buried with their prized possessions?

wanted their possessions available to them in the aferlife

What was the major difference between peasants and other farmers in ancient Egypt?

didn't own land that they farmed and worked on

Which statement best explains the following feature of the caste system?

military strength/security were important to Aryans (nomads)

Which Egyptian belief about pharaohs helped strengthen the social order?

They were half men and half gods

Early humans living during the Stone Age most likely worshiped how?

Believed that all living things had a spirit

What primary source leads scholars to think early people might've believed in life after death?

they put food and objects in graves

Why is the period from 1500 to 500 BCE is referred to as the Vedic Age?

Indo-Aryans brought religious traditions with them to India

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1
How did the Gupta Empire contribute to world civilizations?
created the first wheel and writing system
developed what is now algebra
spread Judaism through foreign conquest
Introduced the concept of zero, added it to number system
2
What was the greatest similarity between Europe and Japan during the feudal era?
the rapid pace of industrialization
the lack of a central power of government
the absence of cultural ideals
the importance of foreign trade
3
The caste system in India was characterized by what?
toleration for various religious beliefs
the lack of social mobility
the right of the people to choose their occupation
equality between men and women
4
What would be an example of theocracy?
dictator using fear to keep order over the citizens
group of religious clerics appointed to advise the govt.
president being elected by the people to lead government
mother country ruling a colony and regulating trade
5
Why is the Gupta reign called the Golden Age of Hindu culture?
The Guptas established a gold standard
Learning, literature, and art flourished
Many new lands were added to the empire
The crops in the river valleys were golden coloured
6
Which value was central to the code of the samurai?
friendship
tolerance
loyalty
compassion
7
The reason local leaders (a government) were unnecessary in villages was probably due to...
the existence of a caste system kept order on its own
people did not want to become politicians
No one would listen to the leaders
the lack of a written language
8
Which resident of ancient Egypt would most likely have been enslaved?
craftsperson who carves statues that insults the pharaoh
government official caught stealing money from a temple
a foreign diplomat who brings bad news to the pharaoh
enemy soldier captured in battle with the army
9
What battle caused Asoka the Great to change his view on life and turn into a Buddhist?
Kalinga Battle
The Great India War
Battle of Harappa
Mauryan Battle
10
Which value of Greek civilization is reflected in the following hymn?
Believed that gods/goddesses were at war with humans
Believed that gods/goddesses were involved in natural events
Believed that humans became god/goddesses after death
Believed that gods/goddesses needed sacrifices from humans
11
Which individual would be most likely to be a student in a Roman school?
a poor boy studying mathematics
a 14 year old plebeian learning how to mint coins
a young aristocrat training to be a navigator
a slave girl preparing to be a midwife
12
Unlike Confucianism, the philosophy of New-Confucianism featured a what?
rejection of merit-based government employment system
broader acceptance of differing philosophical ideals
social structure based on wealth and punishment system
call for a stricter government and punishment system
13
Based on the following quote, said by Spartan mothers to their sons, what did Sparta value?
Education
Fighting
Colonizing
Family
14
An example of cultural convergence would be what?
an East Asian grocery store opening in San Francisco CA
A Buddhist temple being built in Tokyo, Japan
A new capital building being built in London, England
A Mexican restaurant opening up in Cancun, Mexico
15
According to Hinduism, the consequences of the way a person lives would be considered...
Vedas
Dharma
Karma
Reincarnation
16
Why were the ancient Egyptians buried with their prized possessions?
wanted their possessions to help identify them
wanted their possessions protected from invaders
wanted their possessions available to them in the aferlife
they wanted their possessions to be preserved for centuries
17
The joining of Atman (self) and Brahman results in which of the following?
karma
yoga
nirvana
dharma
18
Which major religion is derived from Judaism?
Islam
Hinduism
Christianity
Buddhism
19
What was the major difference between peasants and other farmers in ancient Egypt?
lived in remote villages in houses made of mud bricks
required to work on the building projects
didn't own land that they farmed and worked on
weren't allowed to participate in same religious rituals
20
Which statement best explains the following feature of the caste system?
Security was a concern in India, they were prone to invasion
military strength/security were important to Aryans (nomads)
priests occupy the highest caste, first trained as soldiers
fewer merchants/farmers than warriors/soldiers
21
Based on the following quote, which answer describes Mesopotamian religion?
Polytheistic
Monotheistic
Nativistic
Abrahamic
22
Ancient India developed the most rigid social hierarchical ordering system of its time, called
caste
kowtowing
sari
ostracism
23
What cultural change brought about the following:
development of complex government
growth of complex, organized religion
adoption of agriculture
development of metal tools
24
Which Egyptian belief about pharaohs helped strengthen the social order?
Job creation was important to all pharaohs
They consulted with wise advisors before making decisions
Caring for the poor was their top priority
They were half men and half gods
25
Early humans living during the Stone Age most likely worshiped how?
In organized temples built to worship the gods
Followed a prophet who was believed to speak for god
Believed that all living things had a spirit
Worshiped one common god
26
The caste system developed in what region of the world?
Australia
African sub-continent
South America
India
27
Which aspect of Greek society focused on polytheism?
The democracy centered government
The domestication of animals
The practice of mythology
The implementation of art and architecture
28
The Chinese influence on Japan during the Heian period was most clearly demonstrated by what?
influence of Buddhism in Japan
importance of warrior values to Japanese culture
decentralized form of Japan's government
Japan's strong trade relations with other Asian nations
29
What primary source leads scholars to think early people might've believed in life after death?
they put food and objects in graves
they did not bury their dead
surviving carved figurines from the time look like angels
surviving cave art shows the dead being reborn
30
Why is the period from 1500 to 500 BCE is referred to as the Vedic Age?
the Vedas were written because of it
Indo-Aryans brought religious traditions with them to India
Vedic Empire was the first true Indian empire
Vedas is considered the first Indian emperor

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