HY

When did Harappan culture show signs of decline? 2700 B.C.E. 1700 B.C.E. 700 B.C.E. 3700 B.C.E.

1700 B.C.E.

Which of the following helps to explain why polygamy was restricted to the upper class in Persian society? A man was required to maintain each wife above the poverty level. The elite wanted to keep their estates in the same family. Elite women enjoyed freedom of movement and educational opportunities. Poor families sold their daughters into slavery.

A man was required to maintain each wife above the poverty level.

Which of the following examples from Hammurabi's Code highlights the hierarchical nature of Mesopotamian society? Women could inherit, own, and pass on property as well as own businesses. A noble who hit a commoner was fined, but a commoner who hit a noble was whipped. A noble who knocked out another noble's tooth would have his own tooth knocked out. Merchants and artisans were penalized for providing poor-quality goods.

A noble who hit a commoner was fined, but a commoner who hit a noble was whipped.

Cyrus the Great united Medes and Persians under the __________ house. Ahura Lydia Achaemenid Mazda

Achaemenid

The description of Alexander the Great as "self-confident, endlessly curious, and reckless" highlights his resemblance to __________. Achilles Demeter Plato Draco

Achilles

Zoroastrianism was based on the belief in a universal god of light named __________. Avesta Magi Ahura Mazda Zoroaster

Ahura Mazda

Who brought the Persian Empire to an end? Cyrus the Great Darius the Great Zarathustra Alexander the Great

Alexander the Great

Whom did Aristotle tutor? King Agamemnon Pericles Plato Alexander the Great

Alexander the Great

Which of the following correctly matches the work to its author? Iliad - Euripedes Antigone - Sophocles Odyssey - Aeschylus The Republic - Aristophanes

Antigone - Sophocles

Which of the following belongs to the Semitic language family? Arabic Germanic Hellenic Celtic

Arabic

Iran means "land of the __________." Persians Aryans Greeks Sumerians

Aryans

The Parthenon was a temple dedicated to __________. Zeus Athena Apollo Hera

Athena

Which of the following developed a democracy? Macedonia Athens Sparta Persia

Athens

Which of the following founded the Delian League? Corinth Sparta Thebes Athens

Athens

The Ordinance of Good Regulations reflects the influence of __________ culture on the Persian Empire. Roman Babylonian Indian Chinese

Babylonian

Which of the following did the Medes and Persians share in common? Both settled in river valleys. Both spoke Farsi. Both banned Zoroastrianism. Both were satraps.

Both spoke Farsi.

Mahayana and Hinayana refer to the two branches of __________. Judaism Jainism Buddhism Hinduism

Buddhism

Which of the following correctly matches the religion to its founder? Jainism - Chandragupta Maurya Buddhism - Siddhartha Gautama Hinduism - Mahavira Islam - Kanishka

Buddhism - Siddhartha Gautama

While the Mauryan Empire is associated with __________, the Gupta Empire is associated with __________. Harappa; Mohenjo-Daro the north; the south the Aryans; the Dravidians Buddhism; Hinduism

Buddhism; Hinduism

China's interactions with the pastoral nomads in __________ contributed to the development of Chinese warfare, farming, and commerce. North Africa Europe Australia Central Asia

Central Asia

The Silk Road refers to a network of trails that connected trading towns across __________. Central Asia North Africa Western Europe Eastern Europe

Central Asia

Which of the following became the official ideology of the Han dynasty? Confucianism Daoism Buddhism Legalism

Confucianism

Who would most likely support the view of the universe put forth by Aristarchus? Copernicus Ptolemy Homer Aristotle

Copernicus

The core idea of which philosophy is reflected in this statement: "The way that can be spoken of is not the true Way"? Legalism Daoism Buddhism Confucianism

Daoism

Who crushed the Ionian revolt in 494 B.C.E.? Cyaxares Cyrus Darius Tomyris

Darius

The Achaemenid dynasty came to an end with the death of __________. Darius III Khusrau II Artaxerxes III Philip II

Darius III

Which of the following correctly matches the king to his accomplishment? Solomon - conquered Judah David - established Jerusalem as the capital Saul - decisively defeated the Philistines Ramses II - united the Israelites

David - established Jerusalem as the capital

Which of the following has impeded connections between the northern and southern halves of the Indian subcontinent? Hindu Kush Mountains Deccan Plateau Himalaya Mountains Ganges Valley

Deccan Plateau

The Eleusinian Mysteries were rituals devoted to __________. Athena Demeter Hera Aphrodite

Demeter

Who is credited with creating the first Greek legal code? Solon Pericles Homer Draco

Draco

Hindus regarded the __________ as a sacred river. Indus Tigris Ganges Nile

Ganges

One of Shihuangdi's most famous legacies was the __________. Silk Road Upanishads Great Wall Avesta

Great Wall

The governance of the post-Alexandrian empires was in the hands of which group? Greeks Persians Indians Egyptians

Greeks

Which of the following correctly matches the ruler to the kingdom he headed? Sargon - Kush Saul - Egypt Hammurabi - Babylon Tutankhamon - Israel

Hammurabi - Babylon

Liu Bang was the founder of which dynasty? Han Qin Xia Shang

Han

The Silk Road was established during the __________ dynasty. Shang Zhou Han Qin

Han

Which of the following offers evidence of connections between the Indus Valley civilization and West Asia? Enkidu is featured as an incarnation of Vishnu in the Ramayana. Hindu gods appear in the Epic of Gilgamesh. Harappan clay seals have been found near the Tigris and Euphrates. Buddhist stupas dot the landscape of Mesopotamia.

Harappan clay seals have been found near the Tigris and Euphrates.

Which of the following offers accounts of Mycenae? History of the Peloponnesian War Iliad Antigone The Republic

Iliad

The fall of the Persian Empire paved the way for the emergence of a new empire in __________. Greece China India Iran

India

The widespread use of horses in Eurasia can be attributed to the migrations of __________. Bantu speakers Egyptians Israelites Indo-Europeans

Indo-Europeans

Which of the following marked the eastern extent of Alexander's empire? Indus River Zagros Mountains Granicus River Tigris River

Indus River

Which of the following reflects a central idea of Legalism? Regular sacrifice of animals and slaves is necessary to appease the ancestral spirits. Instilling fear and discipline will deter selfish and savage actions inherent in human nature. People are innately good and should be treated with compassion and respect. Inner peace is achieved by withdrawing from society and achieving harmony with nature.

Instilling fear and discipline will deter selfish and savage actions inherent in human nature.

The revolt of city-states in __________ paved the way for war between the Persians and Greeks. Macedon Thessaly Ionia Illyria

Ionia

In the King's Peace, the Persian emperor Artaxerxes regained control of the __________. Royal Road Silk Road Seleucid kingdom Ionian city-states

Ionian city-states

Which of the following correctly matches the ruler to the dynasty he founded? King You - Qin Emperor Gaozu - Shang King Wu - Zhou First Emperor - Xia

King Wu - Zhou

Buddhism spread beyond India during the __________ Empire. Egyptian Persian Gupta Kushan

Kushan

Shihuangdi, or the First Emperor, was most influenced by the ideas associated with __________. Daoism Buddhism Confucianism Legalism

Legalism

Which belief system emerged in China? Judaism Legalism Jainism Buddhism

Legalism

The Battle of Issus ended in a victory for __________. the Seleucid Empire the Persian Empire Sparta Macedonia

Macedonia

Which group successfully thwarted the Persians? Babylonians Assyrians Egyptians Massagetae

Massagetae

In the sixth century B.C.E., Nubian rulers made which city the base of their kingdom? Jerusalem Carthage Meroë Tyre

Meroë

Mycenaean culture shows evidence of the influence of which culture? Minoan Egyptian Indian Persian

Minoan

One of the centers of early Indian civilization was the city of __________. Mohenjo-Daro Babylon Pataliputra Nineveh

Mohenjo-Daro

What was the name of the city that was the center of the Assyrian Empire? Ur Uruk Nineveh Meroë

Nineveh

The period of pyramid building occurred during the __________. Middle Kingdom Second Intermediate Period First Intermediate Period Old Kingdom

Old Kingdom

Which conflict was Thucydides referring to when he stated, "The thing that made war inevitable was the growth of Athenian power and the fear this caused in Sparta"? Persian Wars Trojan War Peloponnesian War Ionian Revolt

Peloponnesian War

Which ruler is associated with the height of Athenian power? Alexander the Great Pericles Odysseus King Midas

Pericles

Which of the following reflects the relationship between politics and religion in the Persian Empire during the reign of Darius the Great? Persian emperors claimed to be acting on behalf of Ahura Mazda. Persian emperors traced their ancestry to Zarathustra. Those who did not follow Zoroastrianism had to pay a special tax. Conquered peoples were forced to convert to Zoroastrianism.

Persian emperors claimed to be acting on behalf of Ahura Mazda.

In the sixth century B.C.E., India was invaded and conquered by the __________. Macedonians Greeks Persians Kushans

Persians

The weakened state of Athens and Thebes in the aftermath of the Peloponnesian War made it easier for which ruler to conquer them? Pericles Philip II Achilles Agamemnon

Philip II

Which of the following correctly matches the ruler to the kingdom he ruled? Philip II - Macedon Shapur - Medes Hammurabi - Bactria Xerxes - Seleucid

Philip II - Macedon

What is another name for the Great Ice Age? Neolithic period Fertile Crescent Agricultural Revolution Pleistocene epoch

Pleistocene epoch

Which of the following is an Indian epic that is still widely read and influential today? Vedas Ramayana Hebrew Bible Epic of Gilgamesh

Ramayana

Which of the following explains why most Hindus regarded marriage and parenthood as moral obligations? Reproduction was seen as essential to reincarnation. The single life provided time for self-reflection. Taking care of elders was a sacred duty for Hindus. Hindus revered the Ganges and cattle.

Reproduction was seen as essential to reincarnation.

The popularity of silk clothing among the wealthy in Rome provides evidence that __________. Roman influence reached as far east as the South China Sea the Romans were the first to manufacture silk on a large scale Rome and China were connected through long-distance trade Romans had direct contact with the peoples of Southeast Asia

Rome and China were connected through long-distance trade

During the Archaic Period, Greeks established settlements in what is today __________. Iran Sicily India Britain

Sicily

Israel reached its height of power and splendor during the reign of __________. Saul Solomon Moses David

Solomon

Which of the following led the Peloponnesian League? Crete Troy Sparta Athens

Sparta

What made the Phoenician system of writing easier to learn and use? Cuneiform represented ideas. Hieroglyphs represented phrases. Symbols represented sounds. Vowels represented sentences.

Symbols represented sounds.

Which of the following reflects the enduring legacy of the Han dynasty? The Han rulers made Legalism the official ideology of China. The Chinese refer to themselves as the Han people. The Han rulers introduced the idea of the Mandate of Heaven. Construction of the Great Wall of China began during the Han dynasty.

The Chinese refer to themselves as the Han people.

Which battle during the Persian Wars was a defeat for Sparta? Thermopylae Persepolis Salamis Marathon

Thermopylae

Which of the following best characterizes the relationship between Homo sapiens and Neanderthals? Neanderthals evolved from Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens replaced Neanderthals in Africa. They are different hominid species who may have interacted. They were the same species.

They are different hominid species who may have interacted.

The city-states of the early Sumerian civilization arose between the __________ rivers. Tigris and Euphrates Indus and Ganges Yangzi and Yellow Nile and Niger

Tigris and Euphrates

Which of the following best describes the ruling philosophy of Cyrus the Great? Treat people well, and they will not rebel. Enslavement is key to controlling conquered peoples. Force is the best way to get people to obey. Uniformity in belief is required for political unity.

Treat people well, and they will not rebel.

Scholars have surmised that farming first began in __________. Eastern Europe Australia North Africa West Asia

West Asia

The desolate conditions in southwest China are a stark contrast to the fertile conditions in the __________. Mongolian Plateau Gobi Desert Yangzi river valley mountains of Tibet

Yangzi river valley

People who sought to restore their body's yin and yang balance would most likely seek the services of a(n) __________. acupuncturist astronomer bureaucrat scholar

acupuncturist

Which of the following is pointed to as evidence of the subordinate status of women in post-Vedic times? abolition of sati remarriage of widows freedom of marriage adoption of purdah

adoption of purdah

The Bantu expansion contributed to the spread of __________ throughout sub-Saharan Africa. hieroglyphics monotheism agriculture foraging

agriculture

Complex societies and trading networks first emerged in which part of Africa? on the eastern plains in the central rain forests in the southwestern desert region along the Nile River

along the Nile River

Which of the following was a feature of the government of both Sparta and Athens? an assembly made up of adult male citizens an oligarchy made up of women and slaves a monarchy entrusted with enforcing the laws a democracy based on political equality

an assembly made up of adult male citizens

The rituals performed at graves and shrines for dead relatives reflected the Chinese practice of __________. ancestor veneration yin and yang civil service dynastic cycle

ancestor veneration

Which of the following was widely practiced in sub-Saharan Africa and China? mummification Islam monotheism ancestor veneration

ancestor veneration

What was depicted in the cave art of the Paleolithic period? farms shrines cities animals

animals

Evidence of the existence of the Xia dynasty has been provided by __________. archeological excavations foreign accounts oracle bones written records from that era

archeological excavations

In contrast to the works of Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripedes, the works of Aristophanes __________. are tragedies are comedies examine human personality acknowledge divine law

are comedies

After the advent of agriculture, nomadic foraging behavior persisted in the __________. grasslands of the Sudan valleys of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers arid plains and deserts of Australia swamplands of New Guinea

arid plains and deserts of Australia

Which of the following provides evidence of the influence of Egypt's culture on Nubia? rejection of the practice of entombing rulers beneath pyramids development of iron smelting technology shift from horses to camels as animals used for transport blending of Amon-Re and Isis into the Nubian religion

blending of Amon-Re and Isis into the Nubian religion

Archeological evidence indicates that Paleolithic peoples __________. practiced agriculture buried their dead developed writing systems lived in isolation

buried their dead

In contrast to the religion followed by the Persian emperors, Greek religion was __________. defined by a sacred text institutionalized in a church focused on social justice centered on many gods

centered on many gods

China's exam system was a key tool used to support the __________. merchant class central government local warlords aristocratic landowners

central government

Which of the following is a defining characteristic of a state? foraging bands nomadic practices central government social equality

central government

Which of the following took over some of the functions of family and community leaders as societies increased in size and complexity? foraging bands centralized governments pastoral nomads hunting packs

centralized governments

Mastery of the Confucian classics was a prerequisite for a job in the __________. arts civil service military medical field

civil service

What term is used to describe a very large, complex society with widely shared customs, institutions, and beliefs? civilization hominin kinship race

civilization

Which of the following exemplifies Hinduism's ability to adapt to changing needs and desires? worship of Muhammad as the founder of Hinduism incorporation of Jesus into the Hindu pantheon of gods designation of Confucius as the "enlightened one" co-opting of the Buddha as an incarnation of the Hindu god Vishnu

co-opting of the Buddha as an incarnation of the Hindu god Vishnu

Which of the following correctly identifies the group with its varna? untouchables - Brahmins priests - Kshatriya commoners- Vaishya warriors - Shudra

commoners- Vaishya

The Confucian social order ranked groups based on their __________. ability to make money contribution to society skill on the battlefield control of trade routes

contribution to society

Which of the following correctly matches the crop to the place where it was first cultivated? corn (maize) - Mexico millet - New Guinea flax - Sudan rice - Peru

corn (maize) - Mexico

What term is used to describe the binding agreement between the God of Israel and his "Chosen People"? dowry polygyny ziggurat covenant

covenant

Which of the following is a unique feature of human development? cultural adaptation migration patterns biological evolution foraging practices

cultural adaptation

The Sumerian civilization developed a writing system known as __________. cuneiform scribe hieroglyphic steppe

cuneiform

The Confucian virtue of filial piety refers to the __________. renunciation of all material possessions devotion that a son owed his father etiquette by which people treat one another kindness with which a ruler treated his subjects

devotion that a son owed his father

The domestication of animals made farmers more vulnerable to __________. flood disease drought famine

disease

Which of the following is a belief of Zoroastrianism that is also central in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam? worship of nature divine judgment ancestor veneration reincarnation

divine judgment

Which of the following was of central importance in traditional Chinese governance? democratic values social equality individual liberty dynastic rule

dynastic rule

China's two great rivers both lie in the __________. desert south east north

east

Homosexuality was an acceptable practice among which segment of Greek society? slaves elite women commoners

elite

King Sargon of Akkad is credited with establishing the first __________. legal code religion empire city-state

empire

Cultural differences among humans are mostly due to which of the following? environmental conditions racial categorization genetic mutations biological evolution

environmental conditions

Palace intrigues between royal in-laws and __________ weakened the Han dynasty. eunuchs nomads landlords artisans

eunuchs

In Zoroastrianism, Ahriman represents __________. heaven light purity evil

evil

Which of the following provides evidence of the emergence of organized religion in early towns and cities? sketches on cave walls excavations of shrines Venus figurines hominin bands

excavations of shrines

Which of the following was a consequence of the Persian conquests? abolition of slavery and polygamy spread of peasant revolts intensification of religious intolerance expansion of international trade

expansion of international trade

The development of towns and cities depended on __________. herding metalworking farming foraging

farming

Which of the following best describes Harappan society around 1700 B.C.E.? commercial hub farming villages military fortress imperial capital

farming villages

Unlike Hellenic culture, Hellenistic culture __________. rejected science and philosophy featured non-Greek elements was more inward-looking made no lasting impact

featured non-Greek elements

During the Pleistocene epoch, Homo sapiens migrated in search of __________. food and game religious salvation wealth and power political stability

food and game

Most slaves in Greece were __________. tyrants oligarchs native-born foreign-born

foreign-born

In contrast to West Asian and Egyptian gods, the God that Jews worshipped was __________. forgiving vengeful fickle human

forgiving

In China, rulers were believed to hold the Mandate of Heaven as long as they __________. controlled the Silk Road governed justly and humanely oppressed the people designated an heir from another dynasty

governed justly and humanely

The Chinese concept of yin and yang emphasized __________. harmony science law conflict

harmony

Which of the following was the principal activity of pastoral nomads? herding foraging fishing farming

herding

What was the writing system created by Egyptians called? papyrus animism cuneiform hieroglyphics

hieroglyphics

Which of these exemplifies Shihuangdi's sense of self-importance? his letters Daodejing Analects his tomb

his tomb

Which of the following was a practice that spread from Central Asia to China? ancestor veneration silkworm cultivation horseback riding dynastic rule

horseback riding

In their appearance and actions, Greek gods and goddesses resembled __________. cosmic phenomena natural forces animals humans

humans

In contrast to Egyptian, Persian, and Chinese art, Greek art portrayed humans __________. in action as demons as spirits in artificial poses

in action

What feature distinguished Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro from cities in ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia? indoor plumbing cosmopolitan culture practice of agriculture proximity to rivers

indoor plumbing

Which best describes the Code of Manu? system of numeric notations instructions for virtuous behavior guide to self-awareness punishments for various crimes

instructions for virtuous behavior

Scholars believe that foraging groups during the Paleolithic period __________. interacted with one another established formal diplomatic relations followed an organized religion developed agriculture

interacted with one another

The Hittites are credited with developing __________. mummification ironworking writing monotheism

ironworking

In contrast to the Indus River, the Ganges River __________. flows west is less predictable is more predictable flows north

is more predictable

What contributed to the Parthian Empire's importance as a crossroad for cultural and economic exchanges? its use of satraps to administer the empire its endorsement of the circle of equity its strategic location along the Silk Road its adoption of Zoroastrianism as the official religion

its strategic location along the Silk Road

Which term refers to subcastes in Indian society? ahimsa varnas sati jatis

jatis

Which of the following was a principle central to the Indian worldview? karma stupa purdah sati

karma

Membership in foraging societies was based on __________. age religion kinship race

kinship

Which of the following was regarded as a valuable asset in agricultural societies? wildlife fossils weeds land

land

Scholars use the terms Aryan and Dravidian to refer to __________ groups. language political social religious

language

Which of the following is an element of culture? fossils languages famines excavations

languages

In contrast to foraging and nomadic societies, agricultural societies had __________. more varied foods larger populations fewer diseases more mobility

larger populations

Which of the following was viewed by the Chinese as a sign that the Han dynasty had lost its Mandate of Heaven? decisive defeat of the Xiongnu transition from serfdom to slavery locust infestations that destroyed crops redistribution of land to peasants

locust infestations that destroyed crops

In contrast to Athens, Sparta had a slave population that was mostly __________. male well-born female native-born

male

What are stupas? massive domed edifices constructed of stone shrines carved into mountainsides and hewn out of solid rock temples adorned with Hindu statues and reliefs statues of buddhas and bodhisattvas

massive domed edifices constructed of stone

Which of the following is an example of gender roles among early hominins? farmers as nomads men as hunters children as herders priests as gods

men as hunters

Which of the following best describes Spartan society? individualistic militaristic democratic extravagant

militaristic

In contrast to Jainism, Buddhism emphasized __________ in all things. asceticism violence extravagance moderation

moderation

Which group was in the best position to lead a life in strict adherence to Jainist teachings? monks herders warriors farmers

monks

In Sparta, women were valued for their role as __________. citizens oligarchs mothers warriors

mothers

Which of the following characterized the geographic backdrop for the development of Greek civilization? flat plateau mountain ranges river valley desert region

mountain ranges

What geographic feature defines the northern border of India? plateaus desert rivers mountains

mountains

In Indian society, caste determined one's __________. sexuality religion gender occupation

occupation

According to Greek mythology, the 12 major Greek gods lived __________. on Mount Parnassus on the Acropolis on Mount Olympus in the Parthenon

on Mount Olympus

In contrast to the civilizations that emerged in Mesopotamia, Egypt, India, and China, the Persian Empire developed __________. in a river valley along the coast on an island on an arid plateau

on an arid plateau

Which of the following is a feature of complex societies? small populations foraging lifestyle organized religion itinerant existence

organized religion

Which of the following is an example of cultural adaptation and diversity? people living in caves in mountainous regions people with darker skin in hotter regions people with lighter skin in northern regions people with more body hair in colder regions

people living in caves in mountainous regions

Which term refers to the rulers of Egypt? colonies pharaohs hieroglyphics ziggurats

pharaohs

What term is used to describe the political organization of Greek civilization? polis archons empire satrapy

polis

India's geographic diversity has contributed to its history of __________. political fragmentation social equality economic integration religious uniformity

political fragmentation

The intermediate periods in Egyptian history are best characterized as periods of __________. empire building political weakness military consolidation cultural decline

political weakness

The Epic of Gilgamesh reveals that early Mesopotamian religion was __________. matrilineal optimistic polytheistic monotheistic

polytheistic

Which of the following best describes the Yellow River? excellent for transport predictable course prone to flooding deep waterway

prone to flooding

Which of the following did Zoroastrianism encourage? withdrawal from society public service ascetic lifestyle paying penance

public service

The term samsara refers to the concept of __________. belief in the inherent goodness of all search for inner peace duty to one's caste reincarnation

reincarnation

What contributed to Egypt's decline during the reign of Amenhotep IV? natural disasters military expansion religious reform political intrigue

religious reform

Which of the following worked to the advantage of the Persian Empire during the Peloponnesian War? popular support for Persian rule familiarity with the turf of the Greek mainland Greek appreciation of Persian culture rivalry among Greek city-states

rivalry among Greek city-states

The early states all originated in __________. mountain ranges desert regions river valleys glacial areas

river valleys

The Sasanian concept of the circle of equity began and ended with the __________. satraps ruler gods people

ruler

Darius divided the Persian Empire into 20 administrative units called __________. temples cults city-states satrapies

satrapies

Which of the following formed the core of the administrative system created by Darius the Great? priests satraps slaves nomads

satraps

Which region of Africa provides favorable conditions for farming and herding? savannah north and south of the rain forests southwestern desert region eastern mountain ranges tropical rain forests near the equator

savannah north and south of the rain forests

An important result of the Persian Wars was the strengthening of Greek __________. arbitrary rule democracy unity self-confidence

self-confidence

Which of the following animals were domesticated during the Neolithic Agricultural Revolution? mammoths bears sheep lions

sheep

The Phoenicians traveled primarily on __________. horses foot camels ships

ships

Which of the following territories did Darius add to the Persian Empire? southeastern Africa southwestern India northeastern China northwestern Europe

southwestern India

Which of the following best describes Indian society? egalitarian stratified unstable secular

stratified

Which of the following is regarded as the most significant contribution of the Hebrew heritage to world history? the construction of ziggurats the concept of a single divinity the process of mummification the development of ironworking

the concept of a single divinity

Which of the following is evidence supporting the theory that agriculture spread from West Asia to India? the settlements at Jericho and Catal Huyuk the cave paintings discovered in Australia the cultivation of wheat and barley in the Indus Valley the emergence of the first states in Ur and Uruk

the cultivation of wheat and barley in the Indus Valley

Which of the following reflects the influence of the spirituality of India's local population on Aryan religion? the belief in one supreme god the belief in white supremacy the political dominance of warrior kings the emphasis on nature's cycles of destruction and rebirth

the emphasis on nature's cycles of destruction and rebirth

Which of the following provides evidence of Hebrew cultural connections with Mesopotamia? the practice of polygyny in Israel and Kush the flood narrative in the Bible and the Epic of Gilgamesh the construction of ziggurats in Jerusalem the centrality of animism in the Hebrew Bible

the flood narrative in the Bible and the Epic of Gilgamesh

Which of the following reflects a central tenet of Daoism? the importance of public service the use of punishments in governance the role of education in moral improvement the focus on living in harmony with nature

the focus on living in harmony with nature

Which of the following paved the way for the Era of Warring States? the ideological conflict between Legalists and Daoists the political influence of farmers, artisans, and merchants the new connections created through long-distance trade the growing wealth and power of nobles in their domains

the growing wealth and power of nobles in their domains

Which part of China enjoys a warm climate, long growing season, and abundant rainfall? the southwest the southeast the northwest the northeast

the southeast

Which of the following was a legacy of Alexander's empire? the creation of institutions that unified his vast empire the disruption of connections linking Europe, Asia, and Africa the spread of Greek culture throughout Southwest Asia the model of kingship based on Plato's ideal of the philosopher-king

the spread of Greek culture throughout Southwest Asia

The Phoenicians connected West Asia with North Africa and __________. Indus river valley the Iranian plateau sub-Saharan Africa the western Mediterranean

the western Mediterranean

Both Phoenicia and Carthage created empires based on __________. trade agriculture ironworking slavery

trade

Which of the following was considered an illegitimate method of governing a polis? monarchy aristocracy tyranny oligarchy

tyranny

Which of the following offers evidence of the influence of foreign cultures on the Mauryan Empire? popularity of the Mahabharata adoption of Jainism as the official religion use of Persian administrative methods role of the caste system in society

use of Persian administrative methods

Under the Peace of Callias, Ionia __________. came under Athenian rule was absorbed into Sparta was freed of Persian control was made a satrap

was freed of Persian control

Which of the following is an example of how Jains practiced ahimsa? waging wars against nonbelievers wearing face masks to avoid inhaling tiny flies following a diet rich in meats deliberately stepping on insects and plants

wearing face masks to avoid inhaling tiny flies

What did Plato consider to be the most important qualification for a ruler? militaristic charismatic well-educated wealthy

well-educated

Which of these is associated with the concept of yin? evil masculinity winter reason

winter

The "three submissions" applied to which group? merchants peasants women scholars

women

Oracle bones provide evidence that the Chinese had developed a __________. silk industry representative government writing system gunpowder formula

writing system