Unit 2: Classical Era

A. the conversion of the population to a monotheistic religion

B. social unrest created by an emerging middle class

C. political decisions that contributed to internal conflicts

D. the development of a political bureaucracy

1. One factor contributing to the decline of both the Roman Empire and the Han dynasty of China was —

Which of the religions listed above originated in the Middle East

A. 1,2,3

B. 1,3,5

C. 2,3,4

D. 2,4,5

1. Buddhism2. Christianity3. Hinduism4. Islam5. Judaism

 This excerpt from the Twelve Tables demonstrates that in

Republican Rome-

A. anyone could become a Roman citizen

B. all social classes were treated equally

C. there was relative equality between men and women

D. people were subject to written laws

No marriage shall take the place between a patrician and a plebian

- Twelve Tables

What is the best title for this list?

A. Muslim Discoveries

B. Chinese inventions

C. Ancient Greek Tools

D. Renaissance Innovations

____?_____CompassPorcelain

Gunpowder

In ancient Sparta, which activity was

a defining feature of citizenship for

men? A. Financial contribution to

public-works projects

B. Attendance at religious ceremonies

C. Participation in public assemblies

D. Membership in the military

The Gupta Empire was most notably characterized by its role in the —

A. construction of Harappan cities

B. introduction of Islamic rule

C. spread of Buddhism

D. flourishing of Hindu culture

On which principle was the Chinese philosophy of Legalism based?

A. Rulers derive their power from the people.

B. Divine laws can be observed in the natural world.

C. People need rules to force them to behave morally.

D. Authority can be used compassionately in society.

Which group of religions is monotheistic

A. Hinduism, Islam, Sikhism

B. Judaism, Christianity, Islam

C. Hinduism, Confucianism, Buddhism

D. Judaism, Buddhism, and Christianity

Buddhism came to China from India this way, along the northern branch of the route. The first influences came as the passes over the Karakorum were first explored… Christianity also made an early appearance… Merchants brought the faith along the ___?___, and the first Nestorian church was consecrated at Changan in 638ad

Which trade route correctly completes the excerpt?

A. Royal Road

B. Amber Road

C. Silk Road

D. Burma Road

Ancient India, Israel and Rome were similar in that each—

A. Saw the development of one or more major religious movements

B. Encouraged the spread of Christianity

C. Established major empires that dominated the Mediterranean region

D. Adopted democracy as their form of government

Which of the following is a shared belief of Buddhists?A. There is only one God.

B. Selfish desires are the main cause of human suffering

C. Wealth is usually a sign of divine favor

D. People should only associate themselves with others of the same caste

The pharaoh of ancient Egypt inherited

his power from his father. What type of

government does this make ancient

Egypt?A. Democracy

B. Monarchy

C. Dictatorship

D. Republic

What would someone who supports an oligarchy most likely favor?

A. A government ruled by a hereditary king or queen

B. A government ruled by a single religious leader

C. A government in which power is in the hands of a few people

D. A government in which all citizens freely elect their leaders

The primary characteristic of a

republic is the presence of a

government

_______?______.A. Ruled by one political party

B. Lacking in citizenship participation

C. By electing representatives

D. By a hereditary monarch

Which statement best summarizes the contributions of the individuals in the diagram above?

Hammurabi Draco Justinian

A.They were important contributors to the development of the rule of law

B.They were empire builders who oversaw remarkable technological achievements

C.They were Roman emperors who doubled the size of the territory they inherited

D.They were great writers and thinkers who advanced the philosophy of individualism

These examples demonstrate that:

A. Roman women had the same rights as women in ancient China

B. The rights of women have varied in different cultures

C. Little has changed from one civilization to another in the roles of women

• In ancient China, women were barred from playing an active role in society

• In the Roman empire, women could own property, make wills, and leave their own property to whomever they chose.

What was unusual about the way free women were treated in ancient Sparta?

A. They were treated as the equals of men

B. They were bought and sold like slaves

C. They were able to obtain an education and physical training

D. They had their feet bound to enhance their beauty

Which was a direct effect of the

technological innovations of the

Tang and Song Dynasties?

A. The formation of the caste system in India

B. The European exploration of the oceans

C. The founding of the Silk Road

D. The invention of the telescope

Which Civilization was the origin of these innovations?

-First wheel-First sailboat-the 12 month calendar-first known system of writing -copper and bronze tools and weapons

A. Egypt

B. Huange He

C. Indus River Valley

D. Sumer

One effect of rugged, mountainous geography on the civilization of ancient Greece was the development of – A. Belief in one God

B. Extensive trade

C. Separate, independent city-states

D. Absolute monarchs

Which society was the first to practice direct democracy?

A. Empire of Alexander the Great

B. City-state of Sparta

C. Persian empire

D. City-state of Athens

Who were Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle?

A. Consuls of the Roman Empire

B. Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt

C. Religious leaders of the ancient Hebrews

D. Philosophers of ancient Greece

_______ is a polytheistic religion in India whose followers are born into a certain caste, and believe in karma, dharma, and reincarnation.

A. Buddhism

B. Confucianism

C. Hinduism

D. Judaism

Darius contributed to the

success of the Persian

civilization by—A. Building a network of roads and outposts to

unite his empire

B. Building the “Great Wall” to protect his empire from invaders

C. Introducing a single system of written characters to represent different spoken languages

D. Creating provisional assemblies where nobles could express their grievances

What condition contributed to the

development of Confucian thought

during the late Zhou dynasty in China?

A. Missionaries from India brought new ideas

B. Fighting between nobles encouraged teaching promising greater peace and harmony

C. Chinese rulers believed that people were basically evil and should be treated harshly

D. Contact across the Silk Road encouraged the spread of Confucianism

Which prophet created a monotheistic religion that worship sacred writings known as the Avesta and believe that people’s own choices determine their fate?

A. Siddhartha Gautama

B. Zoroaster

C. Jesus Christ

D. Muhammad

The belief in ethical guidelines to improve relations with others and the belief in 5 basic relationships in society is attributed to ______?_______

A. Judaism

B. Confucianism

C. Buddhism

D. Christianity

What important change followed the Neolithic Revolution?

A. The introduction of agriculture allowed humans to move away from permanent settlements

B. Families no longer needed to cooperate with others to obtain enough food

C. New technologies developed after people established permanent settlements

D. Major occupations changed from agriculture to hunting and gathering of food

The origins of Christianity were developed by the life and teachings of _________. It eventually became the official religion of the

_______empire.

A. Abraham, Greek

B. Jesus, Greek

C. Abraham, Roman

D. Jesus, Roman