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- 1. Multiple Choice
The Persian Empire served as the birthplace of —
modern democratic traditions
the earliest monotheistic religion
the first iron weapons and tools
government tests for job-seekers
- 2. Multiple Choice
How did Judaism differ from many other early religions prior to the classical period?
Judaism encouraged missionaries to convert non-believers.
Judaism relied on the interpretations of religious scholars.
Judaism emphasized a belief in one God.
Judaism imposed strict dietary laws.
- 3. Multiple Choice
Why did Emperor Qin Shi Huangdi adopt a legalist philosophy of governing after gaining power in China?
He wanted peasants to abandon their Buddhist practices and customs.
He understood that filial piety along with duty to society was very important.
He wanted to speed up the rebuilding of the military after defeating the Zhou.
He believed that strong laws and punishments would bring about social order.
- 4. Multiple Choice
Which belief system gained prominence in India during the Mauryan Empire?
Hinduism
Buddhism
Christianity
Confucianism
- 5. Multiple Choice
Which of the following best describes Indian culture during the rule of the Gupta Empire?
Buddhist traditions dominated, while Hindu customs were viewed unfavorably.
Hindu culture flourished with many works of art and literature being produced.
Cultural pursuits were prohibited so people could spend their time in meditation.
Indian scholars were persecuted by political leaders who felt threatened by their ideas.
- 6. Multiple Choice
Why did the Mauryan Empire flourish under the leadership of Ashoka?
Ashoka forced many to convert to Buddhism and exiled rebellious Hindus from India.
Ashoka instituted a period of peace and open trade after his conversion to Buddhism.
Ashoka divided the empire into smaller city-states ruled by his brothers and sons.
Ashoka passed laws that were so strict, no one dared to rebel.
- 7. Multiple Choice
Confucianism has remained a component of Chinese culture throughout most of history because —
Confucian leaders prohibited other belief systems from being practiced in China
Confucian teachings stressed family relationships regardless of who governed
Confucian followers built large universities along the Silk Road
Confucian warlords forced the nomadic peasants to convert
- 8. Multiple Choice
Which classical civilization created the decimal system and numeral writing used in the world today?
Han China
Gupta India
Persian Empire
Classical Greece
- 9. Multiple Choice
Zoroastrianism is an early monotheistic religion emerging from which classical civilization?
Gupta India
Greece
Persia
Han China
- 10. Multiple Choice
Which innovation promoted trade and contributed to the unity of the Persian Empire?
Creation of a universal code of laws
Use of standardized metal coins
Division of the empire into administrative provinces
Construction of the remarkable gardens of the palace in Babylon
- 11. Multiple Choice
How did the Han Dynasty create a centralized government and complex bureaucracy in China?
A system of civil services exams was established for the selection of government officials.
Elected groups of twenty families were chosen to serve as advisers to the emperor.
Laws were passed restricting the size of the government and the number of officials.
A series of civil wars was fought and victorious generals became governors in the provinces.
- 12. Multiple Choice
Which of the following best explains how river valley civilizations influenced the development of Classical civilizations?
The belief in monotheism was advanced by the river valley civilizations.
The tradition of hunting and gathering was introduced by the river valley civilizations.
The idea of religious freedom was promoted by the river valley civilizations.
The foundations of political centralization were established by the river valley civilizations.
- 13. Multiple Choice
Two famous Indian cities on the Indus River. They had plumbing and wide streets.
Cairo and Thebes
Mohenjo-Daro and Harrapa
Pakistan and Afghanistan
Greece and Rome
- 14. Multiple Choice
Physical barriers, such as the Himalayas, the Hindu Kush, and the Indian Ocean, made it difficult to invade
Persia
Egypt
China
India
- 15. Multiple Choice
Persian religion that focuses on two forces of good and evil.
Islam
Christianity
Zoroastrianism
Judaism
- 16. Multiple Choice
The system in which individuals are categorized my occupation in India is the
Feudal System
Caste System
Political System
Occupation System
- 17. Multiple Choice
Simple Life, Harmony with Nature, and Humility describe
Confucianism
Taoism
Hinduism
Buddhism
- 18. Multiple Choice
Good Roads, Tolerance of conquered people, Zoroastrianism, and Imperial Bureaucracy describe the rule of
Persia
Aryans
Chinese
Egypt
- 19. Multiple Choice
Respect for elders, ancestor worship, code of politeness, humans are good not bad, emphasis on education are elements of
Taoism
Confucianism
Hinduism
Buddhism
- 20. Multiple Choice
The belief that the emperors of China got the right to rule from the God is the
Philosophy of Rule
God's Ruler
Mandate of Heaven
Heavenly Father
- 21. Multiple Choice
Aryans migrated in to India through the
Indus River
Khyber Pass in the Himalaya Mountains
Gobi Desert
Khyber Pass in the Hindu Kush Mountains
- 22. Multiple Choice
The two main rivers in India are
Huang He and the Xi
Zambezi and Limpopo
Tigris and Euphrates
Ganges and Indus
- 23. Multiple Choice
Mathematics (Concept of zero), medical advances (setting bones), astronomy (concept of a round earth), new textiles, literature are accomplishments of the
Gupta Empire
Mauryan Empire
India Empire
Persian Empire
- 24. Multiple Choice
How was Buddhism spread?
Trade
Free gifts
Disease
Asoka's missionaries
- 25. Multiple Choice
To be reincarnated into a higher caste you must live a good life this belief is called
Yin and Yang
Dharma
Karma
Nirvana
- 26. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Persia?
Monotheistic religion
Money economy
Wide spread road system
Cuneiform
- 27. Multiple Choice
Which of these BEST replaces the question mark?
Ancestor worship
Imperial bureaucracy
Caste system
Code of politeness
- 28. Multiple Choice
What title best completes the graphic organizer?
Physical barriers that protect Japan
Physical barriers that protect Persia
Physical barriers that protect China
Physical barriers that protect India
- 29. Multiple Choice
Which empire is associated with this river system?
Chinese empire
Gupta empire
Phoenician empire
Babylonian empire
- 30. Multiple Choice
Which religion is best described by this list?
Judaism
Zoroastrianism
Buddhism
Hinduism
- 31. Multiple Choice
Which belief system is best described by this list?
Daoism
Buddhism
Confucianism
Hinduism
- 32. Multiple Choice
What was the major trade route that linked China to the west?
The Great Wall
The Silk Road
The Han Route
The Great Royal Road
- 33. Multiple Choice
How did the Persian Empire manage its territories as it expanded?
It divided the empire into provinces that were managed by governors
It stationed army bases in every major city of the empire
It held democratic elections to determine state rulers
It mismanaged its territories and lost land as a result
- 34. Multiple Choice
What landmark was constructed to protect China from invasion?
Silk Road
The Great Wall
The Royal Road
Mandate of Heaven
- 35. Multiple Choice
The ruling authority of China's ancient dynasties was based on the:
Code of Hammurabi
Mandate of Heaven
Twelve Tables
Ten Commandments
- 36. Multiple Choice
Which empire is depicted by the shaded area on this map?
Persia
Greece
India
Mesopotamia
- 37. Multiple Choice
Where were the ancient cities of Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro located?
Indus Valley
Nile Valley
Huang He Valley
The Middle East
- 38. Multiple ChoiceCeramic used to make dishes, cups, and other items.SteelPorcelainClayBronze
- 39. Multiple ChoiceWhat were the two major rivers of Ancient China?Nile and AmazonYangtze and YellowMississippi and GangesTigris and Euphrates
- 40. Multiple Choice____ is fine, windblown yellow soilLoessClanOracle BoneYangzi
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