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

broader acceptance of differing philosophical ideals

Why were the ancient Egyptians buried with their prized possessions?

wanted their possessions available to them in the aferlife

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

Believed that all living things had a spirit

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

the lack of a central power of government

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

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

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

Learning, literature, and art flourished

An example of cultural convergence would be what?

an East Asian grocery store opening in San Francisco CA

What would be an example of theocracy?

group of religious clerics appointed to advise the govt.

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

didn't own land that they farmed and worked on

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

enemy soldier captured in battle with the army

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

a young aristocrat training to be a navigator

How did the Gupta Empire contribute to world civilizations?

Introduced the concept of zero, added it to number system

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

Believed that gods/goddesses were involved in natural events

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

they put food and objects in graves

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

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