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Quiz: Classical Civilizations of India Question 1a of 10 ( 2 Analyzing Primary Sources 956514 ) Maximum Attempts: 1 Question Type: Multiple Choice Maximum Score: 2 Question: Which of these passages from the Ramayana expresses the concept of dharma? Choice Feedback *A. "Why should not man obey his parents, who are the source of his birth and who are living gods?" Correct! B. "The king, his eyes filled with tears, his throat choked with emotion, could only utter the word 'Rama' and nothing more." C. "Without knowing the cause of the king's distress, Shri Rama became agitated like the sea on the day of the full moon." D. "Is my revered father suffering any physical or mental distress?" Global Incorrect Feedback The correct answer is: "Why should not man obey his parents, who are the source of his birth and who are living gods?" -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 1b of 10 ( 2 Analyzing Primary Sources 956515 ) Maximum Attempts: 1 Question Type: Multiple Choice Maximum Score: 2 Question: Which of these passages from the Ramayana shows the importance of the concept of dharma in the lives of the characters? Choice Feedback A. "He loves thee dearly and so hesitates to tell thee this unpleasant matter." *B. "At the bidding of the king my parent and author of my welfare, I will gladly drink deadly poison or throw myself into the sea." Correct! C. "Kaikeyi thus addressed by Shri Rama, dead to all shame and skillful in defence of her selfish purpose, spoke arrogantly." D. "On account of this is the king distressed, his countenance pale and he is unable to look on thee." Global Incorrect Feedback The correct answer is: "At the bidding of the king my parent and author of my welfare, I will gladly drink deadly poison or throw myself into the sea." -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 1c of 10 ( 2 Analyzing Primary Sources 956516 ) Maximum Attempts: 1 Question Type: Multiple Choice Maximum Score: 2 Question: In which of these passages from the Ramayana does the speaker express the importance of dharma? Choice Feedback *A. "How much more would I do for my father, that he may preserve the vow of truth and serve thy purpose." Correct! B. "How is it that I behold my father with bowed head, shedding tears?" C. "Overcome with shame, the king dare not ask thee to depart, but do thou disregard this." D. "Hearing the words of Shri Ramachandra, the king, speechless and overcome with grief, wept aloud, shedding bitter tears." Global Incorrect Feedback The correct answer is: "How much more would I do for my father, that he may preserve the vow of truth and serve thy purpose." -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 2a of 10 ( 3 Summarizing the Fundamental Ideas and Institutions of Eastern Civilizations 956519 ) Maximum Attempts: 1 Question Type: Multiple Choice Maximum Score: 2 Question: The classical civilizations of India and China shared which of the following traits with the Roman Empire? Choice Feedback *A. They all had agricultural economies. Correct! B. They were all ruled by the warrior class. C. They all relied on slavery for production. D. They all followed the same religion. Global Incorrect Feedback The correct answer is: They all had agricultural economies. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 2b of 10 ( 3 Summarizing the Fundamental Ideas and Institutions of Eastern Civilizations 956520 ) Maximum Attempts: 1 Question Type: Multiple Choice Maximum Score: 2 Question: The classical civilizations of India and China shared which of the following traits with the Roman Empire? Choice Feedback *A. They each had complex governments. Correct! B. They each had a great degree of social mobility. C. Women played the same roles in each society. D. Each society practiced the same religion. Global Incorrect Feedback The correct answer is: They each had complex governments. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 2c of 10 ( 3 Summarizing the Fundamental Ideas and Institutions of Eastern Civilizations 956521 ) Maximum Attempts: 1 Question Type: Multiple Choice Maximum Score: 2 Question: The classical civilizations of India and China shared which of the following traits with the Roman Empire? Choice Feedback *A. They all had a class-based society. Correct! B. They all had a religious ruling class. C. They all had an aristocratic form of government. D. They all had little contact with other civilizations. Global Incorrect Feedback The correct answer is: They all had a class-based society. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 3a of 10 ( 2 Summarizing the Fundamental Ideas and Institutions of Eastern Civilizations 956523 ) Maximum Attempts: 1 Question Type: Multiple Choice Maximum Score: 2 Question: How did the Mauryan Empire fund its complex political structure? Choice Feedback *A. It levied taxes on trade, land, and herds of animals. Correct! B. It stole the assets of the villages it conquered. C. It mined gold in colonies throughout Asia. D. It hired its military forces out to other empires. Global Incorrect Feedback The correct answer is: It levied taxes on trade, land, and herds of animals. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 3b of 10 ( 2 Summarizing the Fundamental Ideas and Institutions of Eastern Civilizations 956524 ) Maximum Attempts: 1 Question Type: Multiple Choice Maximum Score: 2 Question: Why did Ashoka the Great turn to the teachings of the Buddha? Choice Feedback A. He wanted to learn how to expand his empire further through the spread of religion. B. He wanted to learn how to channel his destructive nature into military successes. *C. He never wanted to repeat the devastation caused during one of his conquests. Correct! D. He never wanted to lose control over the territories of his empire again. Global Incorrect Feedback The correct answer is: He never wanted to repeat the devastation caused during one of his conquests. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 3c of 10 ( 2 Summarizing the Fundamental Ideas and Institutions of Eastern Civilizations 956525 ) Maximum Attempts: 1 Question Type: Multiple Choice Maximum Score: 2 Question: Why did Ashoka the Great write his edicts? Choice Feedback A. He wanted to teach others how to be as successful at running an empire as he was. B. He was afraid of being forgotten and wanted to leave his mark on the world forever. C. He wanted to present a strong warning to those who might disobey him in the future. *D. He had adopted a new religion and wanted to encourage others to convert as well. Correct! Global Incorrect Feedback The correct answer is: He had adopted a new religion and wanted to encourage others to convert as well. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 4a of 10 ( 3 Summarizing the Fundamental Ideas and Institutions of Eastern Civilizations 956527 ) Maximum Attempts: 1 Question Type: Multiple Choice Maximum Score: 2 Question: Ancient India and China differed most in which of these ways? Choice Feedback A. The productivity of farmers B. The importance of trade to the economy *C. The opportunities available to common people Correct! D. The complexity and power of the central government Global Incorrect Feedback The correct answer is: The opportunities available to common people. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 4b of 10 ( 3 Summarizing the Fundamental Ideas and Institutions of Eastern Civilizations 956528 ) Maximum Attempts: 1 Question Type: Multiple Choice Maximum Score: 2 Question: Which of these statements correctly expresses a similarity between ancient India and ancient China? Choice Feedback *A. Both had complex social hierarchies. Correct! B. Both followed the same state religion. C. Both offered their people social mobility. D. Both developed democratic governments. Global Incorrect Feedback The correct answer is: Both had complex social hierarchies. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 4c of 10 ( 3 Summarizing the Fundamental Ideas and Institutions of Eastern Civilizations 956529 ) Maximum Attempts: 1 Question Type: Multiple Choice Maximum Score: 2 Question: Which of these statements best distinguishes ancient India from ancient China? Choice Feedback *A. Religious beliefs limited social mobility in ancient India much more than they did in ancient China. Correct! B. Women played a more important role in the society of ancient India than in that of ancient China. C. Wealthy people had much more political power in ancient India than they did in ancient China. D. Trade with other peoples was more important to the Indian economy than the Chinese economy. Global Incorrect Feedback The correct answer is: Religious beliefs limited social mobility in ancient India much more than they did in ancient China. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 5a of 10 ( 4 Summarizing the Fundamental Ideas and Institutions of Eastern Civilizations 956531 ) Maximum Attempts: 1 Question Type: Multiple Choice Maximum Score: 2 Question: Which statement best explains how improved transportation technologies affected the economies of ancient civilizations? Choice Feedback A. Armies could supply troops in distant lands, making it easier to gain wealth through conquest. B. Farmers could transport their crops to distant markets, allowing the civilizations to colonize large, distant territories. *C. Merchants could carry goods long distances, allowing these civilizations to specialize in producing certain items and gain wealth through trade. Correct! D. Tax collectors could travel into distant provinces, making it possible for the governments to raise and spend large amounts of money. Global Incorrect Feedback The correct answer is: Merchants could carry goods long distances, allowing these civilizations to specialize in producing certain items and gain wealth through trade. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 5b of 10 ( 4 Summarizing the Fundamental Ideas and Institutions of Eastern Civilizations 956532 ) Maximum Attempts: 1 Question Type: Multiple Choice Maximum Score: 2 Question: Which of these statements expresses a similarity between ancient India and ancient China? Choice Feedback *A. Both societies saw advances in science and art. Correct! B. Both societies followed the same religion. C. Both societies had Confucian governments. D. Both societies provided ample opportunity for people to climb through the social hierarchy. Global Incorrect Feedback The correct answer is: Both societies saw advances in science and art. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 5c of 10 ( 4 Summarizing the Fundamental Ideas and Institutions of Eastern Civilizations 956533 ) Maximum Attempts: 1 Question Type: Multiple Choice Maximum Score: 2 Question: Which of the following represents a difference between the Mauryan Empire and the Gupta Empire? Choice Feedback *A. The Mauryan Empire was larger than the Gupta Empire. Correct! B. The Mauryan Empire offered more opportunity for social mobility than the Gupta Empire. C. The Mauryan Empire was more ethnically diverse than the Gupta Empire. D. The Mauryan Empire was more scientifically advanced than the Gupta Empire. Global Incorrect Feedback The correct answer is: The Mauryan Empire was larger than the Gupta Empire. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 6a of 10 ( 2 Summarizing the Fundamental Ideas and Institutions of Eastern Civilizations 956535 ) Maximum Attempts: 1 Question Type: Multiple Choice Maximum Score: 2 Question: Like ancient India, ancient China was generally ruled by a dynasty. Which of these statements best describes this system of rule? Choice Feedback A. Rule of the country was voted on by the people. B. Rule of the country changed hands through violent uprisings. *C. Rule of the country was passed down by inheritance. Correct! D. Rule of the country was decided by a committee of elders. Global Incorrect Feedback The correct answer is: Rule of the country was passed down by inheritance. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 6b of 10 ( 2 Summarizing the Fundamental Ideas and Institutions of Eastern Civilizations 956536 ) Maximum Attempts: 1 Question Type: Multiple Choice Maximum Score: 2 Question: Why is such a high percentage of India's modern population Hindu? Choice Feedback A. Hinduism was brought to India during Chinese conquest and slowly became a major religion throughout the country. *B. Hinduism was a major religion during the Mauryan Empire and has continued to be a major religion in India since then. Correct! C. Hinduism overtook Buddhism as India's major religion during the Mauryan Empire and has continued to be a major religion. D. Hinduism was founded by Ashoka the Great and has developed into a major religion in India since his reign as emperor. Global Incorrect Feedback The correct answer is: Hinduism was a major religion during the Mauryan Empire and has continued to be a major religion in India since then. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 6c of 10 ( 2 Summarizing the Fundamental Ideas and Institutions of Eastern Civilizations 956537 ) Maximum Attempts: 1 Question Type: Multiple Choice Maximum Score: 2 Question: Why are Hindus considered polytheists? Choice Feedback A. They believe in the caste system. B. They believe in reincarnation. *C. They believe in many gods. Correct! D. They believe in nonviolence. Global Incorrect Feedback The correct answer is: They believe in many gods. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 7a of 10 ( 3 Summarizing the Fundamental Ideas and Institutions of Eastern Civilizations 956540 ) Maximum Attempts: 1 Question Type: Multiple Choice Maximum Score: 2 Question: Which of these events is an example of reincarnation? Choice Feedback A. A peasant gaining fame as an artist B. A peasant buying a large plantation C. A peasant becoming a wealthy Silk Road trader *D. A peasant being reborn as a government worker Correct! Global Incorrect Feedback The correct answer is: A peasant being reborn as a government worker. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 7b of 10 ( 3 Summarizing the Fundamental Ideas and Institutions of Eastern Civilizations 956541 ) Maximum Attempts: 1 Question Type: Multiple Choice Maximum Score: 2 Question: Which of these scenarios describes a person demonstrating a key value of Hinduism? Choice Feedback *A. A person goes out of his way to help an injured stranger in hopes that he will be spiritually rewarded. Correct! B. A person punches a thief who has tried to steal several valuable artifacts from a Hindu temple. C. A person worships his ancestors in his own way and avoids performing rituals or visiting temples. D. A person takes many risks because he believes that he has little control over his fate. Global Incorrect Feedback The correct answer is: A person goes out of his way to help an injured stranger in hopes that he will be spiritually rewarded. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 7c of 10 ( 3 Summarizing the Fundamental Ideas and Institutions of Eastern Civilizations 956542 ) Maximum Attempts: 1 Question Type: Multiple Choice Maximum Score: 2 Question: Which of these statements would an early Hindu mostly likely agree with? Choice Feedback *A. There are many gods in the universe. Correct! B. It is only acceptable to harm non-Hindus. C. All souls are forever lost after death. D. A person's destiny is out of his control. Global Incorrect Feedback The correct answer is: There are many gods in the universe. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 8a of 10 ( 1 Summarizing the Fundamental Ideas and Institutions of Eastern Civilizations 956545 ) Maximum Attempts: 1 Question Type: Multiple Choice Maximum Score: 2 Question: Which of these religions was not practiced in the Mauryan Empire? Choice Feedback A. Hinduism B. Buddhism C. Jainism *D. Christianity Correct! Global Incorrect Feedback The correct answer is: Christianity. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 8b of 10 ( 1 Summarizing the Fundamental Ideas and Institutions of Eastern Civilizations 956546 ) Maximum Attempts: 1 Question Type: Multiple Choice Maximum Score: 2 Question: The caste system of ancient India did which of the following? Choice Feedback *A. It limited social mobility. Correct! B. It led to rapid cultural change. C. It contributed to increasing wealth. D. It provided the basis for military success. Global Incorrect Feedback The correct answer is: It limited social mobility. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 8c of 10 ( 1 Summarizing the Fundamental Ideas and Institutions of Eastern Civilizations 956547 ) Maximum Attempts: 1 Question Type: Multiple Choice Maximum Score: 2 Question: Buddhism was based on the teachings of ________. Choice Feedback A. Alexander the Great *B. Siddhartha Gautama Correct! C. Chandragupta Maurya D. Ashoka the Great Global Incorrect Feedback The correct answer is: Siddhartha Gautama. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 9a of 10 ( 3 Summarizing the Fundamental Ideas and Institutions of Eastern Civilizations 956550 ) Maximum Attempts: 1 Question Type: Multiple Choice Maximum Score: 2 Question: Which of these statements would a Buddhist agree with? Choice Feedback A. The gods should be worshipped. B. A person's karma ends when he dies. C. Violence is permissible in defense of the Buddha. *D. Suffering should be avoided. Correct! Global Incorrect Feedback The correct answer is: Suffering should be avoided. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 9b of 10 ( 3 Summarizing the Fundamental Ideas and Institutions of Eastern Civilizations 956551 ) Maximum Attempts: 1 Question Type: Multiple Choice Maximum Score: 2 Question: Which of these is an example of Buddhist values? Choice Feedback *A. Not fighting when provoked Correct! B. Conquering other nations C. Worshipping many gods D. Acquiring wealth Global Incorrect Feedback The correct answer is: Not fighting when provoked. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 9c of 10 ( 3 Summarizing the Fundamental Ideas and Institutions of Eastern Civilizations 956552 ) Maximum Attempts: 1 Question Type: Multiple Choice Maximum Score: 2 Question: Which of the following would a Buddhist value most highly? Choice Feedback A. Wealth *B. Wisdom Correct! C. Beauty D. Power Global Incorrect Feedback The correct answer is: Wisdom. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 10a of 10 ( 1 Identifying the Major Ideas in Science That Occurred in Classical India 956554 ) Maximum Attempts: 1 Question Type: Multiple Choice Maximum Score: 2 Question: What astronomical fact did Aryabhata demonstrate awareness of? Choice Feedback *A. The Earth is round. Correct! B. There are eight planets. C. No light escapes from black holes. D. Stars are larger than Earth. Global Incorrect Feedback The correct answer is: The Earth is round. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 10b of 10 ( 1 Identifying the Major Ideas in Science That Occurred in Classical India 956555 ) Maximum Attempts: 1 Question Type: Multiple Choice Maximum Score: 2 Question: Metalworkers in ancient India created ________ so pure it has barely rusted after 1,600 years. Choice Feedback A. bronze B. steel *C. iron Correct! D. gold Global Incorrect Feedback The correct answer is: iron. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 10c of 10 ( 1 Identifying the Major Ideas in Science That Occurred in Classical India 956556 ) Maximum Attempts: 1 Question Type: Multiple Choice Maximum Score: 2 Question: The Indian physician Sushruta wrote a medical text describing more than 300 ________ procedures. Choice Feedback A. anesthetic B. dental *C. surgical Correct! D. diagnostic Global Incorrect Feedback The correct answer is: surgical. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Quiz: Understanding the Big Picture: 600 BCE to 600 CE Question 1a of 5 ( 4 Identifying the Causes and Effects of the Development of Classical Civilizations 952706 ) Maximum Attempts: 1 Question Type: Multiple Choice Maximum Score: 2 Question: Which of the following features did the ancient Greek and Roman civilizations have in common? Choice Feedback A. Contributions to the invention of paper B. A major role in the spread of Christianity *C. Contributions to the development of democracy Correct! D. Influence over Asian and Mesoamerican cultures Global Incorrect Feedback The correct answer is: Contributions to the development of democracy. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 1b of 5 ( 4 Identifying the Causes and Effects of the Development of Classical Civilizations 952707 ) Maximum Attempts: 1 Question Type: Multiple Choice Maximum Score: 2 Question: Which of the following factors contributed most to the expansion of both the Persian and Greek empires? Choice Feedback A. Independent city-states *B. Military conquest Correct! C. Religious tolerance D. Industrial productivity Global Incorrect Feedback The correct answer is: Military conquest. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 1c of 5 ( 4 Identifying the Causes and Effects of the Development of Classical Civilizations 952708 ) Maximum Attempts: 1 Question Type: Multiple Choice Maximum Score: 2 Question: What was one feature that the Mauryan Empire and the Kingdom of Axum had in common? Choice Feedback A. They both produced innovations that led to modern industrial production. *B. They both played an important role in the spread of major world religions. Correct! C. They both made important contributions to the development of democracy. D. They both made architectural advancements that resulted in rapid urban growth. Global Incorrect Feedback The correct answer is: They both played an important role in the spread of major world religions. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 2a of 5 ( 2 Identifying the Causes and Effects of the Development of Classical Civilizations 952711 ) Maximum Attempts: 1 Question Type: Multiple Choice Maximum Score: 2 Question: After the invention of the printing press, books became more widely available. But the success of books also depended on another innovation made centuries earlier by which of the following ancient civilizations? Choice Feedback A. Axum *B. China Correct! C. Egypt D. Greece Global Incorrect Feedback The correct answer is: China. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 2b of 5 ( 2 Identifying the Causes and Effects of the Development of Classical Civilizations 952712 ) Maximum Attempts: 1 Question Type: Multiple Choice Maximum Score: 2 Question: Which of the following civilizations played an economic role in expanding cultural connections between Europe and Africa? Choice Feedback A. Han dynasty B. Olmec civilization *C. Kingdom of Axum Correct! D. Maya civilization Global Incorrect Feedback The correct answer is: Kingdom of Axum. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 2c of 5 ( 2 Identifying the Causes and Effects of the Development of Classical Civilizations 952713 ) Maximum Attempts: 1 Question Type: Multiple Choice Maximum Score: 2 Question: Which of the following civilizations had little interaction with the major civilizations of the classical era? Choice Feedback A. Chinese B. Egyptian *C. Mesoamerican Correct! D. Persian Global Incorrect Feedback The correct answer is: Mesoamerican. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 3a of 5 ( 4 Identifying the Causes and Effects of the Development of Classical Civilizations 952715 ) Maximum Attempts: 1 Question Type: Multiple Choice Maximum Score: 2 Question: Which statement best explains how classical civilizations developed out of the first agricultural societies? Choice Feedback *A. The improvements in productivity in early agricultural societies enabled more complex societies to develop. Correct! B. The need to defend surplus food supplies and permanent settlements provided incentives to develop greater military power. C. The need for population control in rapidly growing agricultural societies led to important changes in political and religious doctrines. D. Increases in food production allowed early agricultural societies to devote most of their resources to food production. Global Incorrect Feedback The correct answer is: The improvements in productivity in early agricultural societies enabled more complex societies to develop. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 3b of 5 ( 4 Identifying the Causes and Effects of the Development of Classical Civilizations 952716 ) Maximum Attempts: 1 Question Type: Multiple Choice Maximum Score: 2 Question: Which of the following trends that started in early civilizations became stronger in classical civilizations? Choice Feedback A. The political control exercised by religious leaders *B. The establishment and rapid growth of permanent settlements Correct! C. The isolation of distant city-states from one another D. The reliance of the population on military conquest to provide food Global Incorrect Feedback The correct answer is: The establishment and rapid growth of permanent settlements. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 3c of 5 ( 4 Identifying the Causes and Effects of the Development of Classical Civilizations 952717 ) Maximum Attempts: 1 Question Type: Multiple Choice Maximum Score: 2 Question: Which of the following was a major difference between the first civilizations and the civilizations of the classical era? Choice Feedback A. The improvement of agricultural technologies *B. The distance and importance of trade connections Correct! C. The presence of powerful militaries D. The existence of job specialization and social stratification Global Incorrect Feedback The correct answer is: The distance and importance of trade connections. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 4a of 5 ( 3 Identifying the Causes and Effects of the Development of Classical Civilizations 952720 ) Maximum Attempts: 1 Question Type: Multiple Choice Maximum Score: 2 Question: Which of the following people is an example of a citizen? Choice Feedback A. An islander who does not live under any government B. A nomad who has no contact with other people *C. A resident of a city who regularly votes Correct! D. A slave who has no legal rights Global Incorrect Feedback The correct answer is: A resident of a city who regularly votes. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 4b of 5 ( 3 Identifying the Causes and Effects of the Development of Classical Civilizations 952721 ) Maximum Attempts: 1 Question Type: Multiple Choice Maximum Score: 2 Question: Which of the following people is displaying ethnocentrism? Choice Feedback A. Someone who believes all cultures are equally advanced B. Someone who believes the concept of cultural advancement is meaningless *C. Someone who believes his culture is the most advanced Correct! D. Someone who believes all cultures are essentially the same Global Incorrect Feedback The correct answer is: Someone who believes his culture is the most advanced. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 4c of 5 ( 3 Identifying the Causes and Effects of the Development of Classical Civilizations 952722 ) Maximum Attempts: 1 Question Type: Multiple Choice Maximum Score: 2 Question: Which of the following is an example of a classical culture? Choice Feedback A. A culture that has just learned agricultural techniques B. A culture whose military engagements are all local C. A culture that has started to urbanize *D. A culture that carries goods overseas by trireme Correct! Global Incorrect Feedback The correct answer is: A culture that carries goods overseas by trireme. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 5a of 5 ( 2 Determining the Meanings of Words and Phrases Related to Classical Civilizations 952724 ) Maximum Attempts: 1 Question Type: Multiple Choice Maximum Score: 2 Question: Which of the following sentences uses the term classical civilization correctly? Choice Feedback A. An emphasis on art and culture is what distinguishes a classical civilization from other civilizations. B. Every classical civilization began as an agricultural society and quickly evolved into an industrial society. *C. A classical civilization is one that has had a lasting impact on the civilizations that followed. Correct! D. To count as a classical civilization, a society must have had populations similar to those of modern cities. Global Incorrect Feedback The correct answer is: A classical civilization is one that has had a lasting impact on the civilizations that followed. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 5b of 5 ( 2 Determining the Meanings of Words and Phrases Related to Classical Civilizations 952725 ) Maximum Attempts: 1 Question Type: Multiple Choice Maximum Score: 2 Question: Classical civilizations developed _____, whereas early river valley civilizations did not. Choice Feedback A. organized religions *B. vast empires Correct! C. agricultural technology D. centralized governments Global Incorrect Feedback The correct answer is: vast empires. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 5c of 5 ( 2 Determining the Meanings of Words and Phrases Related to Classical Civilizations 952726 ) Maximum Attempts: 1 Question Type: Multiple Choice Maximum Score: 2 Question: A key development that occurred globally during the classical era was: Choice Feedback A. the spread of democratic government. B. the decline in urban populations. C. the reduction of overall military conflict. *D. the expansion of cultural exchange through regional trade. Correct! Global Incorrect Feedback The correct answer is: the expansion of cultural exchange through regional trade. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Quiz: Classical Civilizations of Greece and Persia Question 1a of 10 ( 2 Characterizing the Greek and Persian Classical Civilizations 959435 ) Maximum Attempts: 1 Question Type: Multiple Choice Maximum Score: 2 Question: Which of these factors led the Greeks and Persians to organize their cities in very different ways? Choice Feedback *A. Their unique geographic features Correct! B. Their abilities to access vital trade routes C. Their differing military technologies D. Their outlooks toward religion Global Incorrect Feedback The correct answer is: Their unique geographic features. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 1b of 10 ( 2 Characterizing the Greek and Persian Classical Civilizations 959436 ) Maximum Attempts: 1 Question Type: Multiple Choice Maximum Score: 2 Question: Why was ancient Greece divided into a collection of city-states? Choice Feedback A. Its flat plains covered too much territory to allow for easy communication between cities. B. Its citizens wanted direct democracy, which required smaller, more manageable social units. *C. Its many islands, high mountains, and remote peninsulas isolated population centers. Correct! D. Its population was sharply divided among dozens of religions and value systems. Global Incorrect Feedback The correct answer is: Its many islands, high mountains, and remote peninsulas isolated population centers. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 1c of 10 ( 2 Characterizing the Greek and Persian Classical Civilizations 959437 ) Maximum Attempts: 1 Question Type: Multiple Choice Maximum Score: 2 Question: Compared to Greece, why was Persia able to organize such a massive empire? Choice Feedback A. Its many islands were relatively close together, allowing for easy communication and governance. B. Its population was more culturally unified than Greece's population, which consisted of many different ethnic groups. C. Its mastery of sea travel allowed it to govern lands that lay thousands of miles from its capital. *D. Its territory was connected by flat plains, unlike Greece's steep mountains and numerous islands. Correct! Global Incorrect Feedback The correct answer is: Its territory was connected by flat plains, unlike Greece's steep mountains and numerous islands. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 2a of 10 ( 1 Characterizing the Greek and Persian Classical Civilizations 959439 ) Maximum Attempts: 1 Question Type: Multiple Choice Maximum Score: 2 Question: Which form of government, practiced in certain Greek city-states and in the Persian Empire, describes a society ruled by a king or queen until his or her death, at which point power passes on to a family member? Choice Feedback A. Oligarchy B. Tyranny C. Democracy *D. Monarchy Correct! Global Incorrect Feedback The correct answer is: Monarchy. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 2b of 10 ( 1 Characterizing the Greek and Persian Classical Civilizations 959440 ) Maximum Attempts: 1 Question Type: Multiple Choice Maximum Score: 2 Question: Which form of government, practiced in certain Greek city-states, describes a system of shared rule by a group of elite, wealthy leaders? Choice Feedback *A. Oligarchy Correct! B. Democracy C. Monarchy D. Tyranny Global Incorrect Feedback The correct answer is: Oligarchy. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 2c of 10 ( 1 Characterizing the Greek and Persian Classical Civilizations 959441 ) Maximum Attempts: 1 Question Type: Multiple Choice Maximum Score: 2 Question: Which form of government, practiced in certain Greek city-states, describes rule by an individual who assumes absolute power by seizing control illegally, often with the support of the lower classes? Choice Feedback A. Democracy B. Monarchy *C. Tyranny Correct! D. Oligarchy Global Incorrect Feedback The correct answer is: Tyranny. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 3a of 10 ( 3 Greek Influences on Western Civilization 959443 ) Maximum Attempts: 1 Question Type: Multiple Choice Maximum Score: 2 Question: Which of the following statements describes how the government of classical Athens was similar to modern American government? Choice Feedback *A. Both are types of democracy. Correct! B. Both involve the direct election of representatives. C. Both allow women to participate in government. D. Both have features of checks and balances. Global Incorrect Feedback The correct answer is: Both are types of democracy. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 3b of 10 ( 3 Greek Influences on Western Civilization 959444 ) Maximum Attempts: 1 Question Type: Multiple Choice Maximum Score: 2 Question: Which concept originated in Greek civilization and influenced how public order is maintained in the United States today? Choice Feedback A. Oligarchy *B. Rule of law Correct! C. Absolute monarchy D. Federalism Global Incorrect Feedback The correct answer is: Rule of law. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 3c of 10 ( 3 Greek Influences on Western Civilization 959445 ) Maximum Attempts: 1 Question Type: Multiple Choice Maximum Score: 2 Question: The U.S. government is separated into three interrelated branches: executive, legislative, and judicial. Each branch prevents the other branches from becoming too powerful through a system of checks and balances. Which of these classical governments most closely resembled this system? Choice Feedback *A. The government of Sparta Correct! B. The government of Athens C. The government of the Persian Empire D. The governments of the united Greek city-states Global Incorrect Feedback The correct answer is: The government of Sparta. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 4a of 10 ( 1 Characterizing the Greek and Persian Classical Civilizations 959447 ) Maximum Attempts: 1 Question Type: Multiple Choice Maximum Score: 2 Question: _____ vastly expanded Persian territories, establishing the _____, which was the largest the world had ever seen. Choice Feedback A. King Darius; Hellenistic Empire B. Leonidas; Spartan Empire *C. Cyrus the Great; Persian Empire Correct! D. Alexander the Great; Athenian Empire Global Incorrect Feedback The correct answer is: Cyrus the Great; Persian Empire. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 4b of 10 ( 1 Characterizing the Greek and Persian Classical Civilizations 959448 ) Maximum Attempts: 1 Question Type: Multiple Choice Maximum Score: 2 Question: The political system of the Persian Empire under rulers such as Darius and Cyrus was a(n) _____. Choice Feedback A. oligarchy B. direct democracy *C. absolute monarchy Correct! D. tyranny Global Incorrect Feedback The correct answer is: absolute monarchy. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 4c of 10 ( 1 Characterizing the Greek and Persian Classical Civilizations 959449 ) Maximum Attempts: 1 Question Type: Multiple Choice Maximum Score: 2 Question: Persian rulers divided their vast empire into smaller regions ruled by loyal _____. Choice Feedback *A. satraps Correct! B. serfs C. citizens D. philosophers Global Incorrect Feedback The correct answer is: satraps. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 5a of 10 ( 4 Characterizing the Greek and Persian Classical Civilizations 959451 ) Maximum Attempts: 1 Question Type: Multiple Choice Maximum Score: 2 Question: Why was an official policy of religious tolerance more crucial to the stability of the Persian Empire than it was to the Greek civilization? Choice Feedback A. The Greek religion included the worship of many gods, so Greeks already had an unofficial policy of religious tolerance and did not need to make an official one. B. The Persian Empire had experienced a series of revolts by religious dissidents in the past that threatened the stability of the empire, whereas the Greek civilization had not. *C. The vast Persian Empire contained many conquered peoples with different beliefs and cultures, while the Greek civilization consisted of independent city-states that all had their own beliefs. Correct! D. Overall, the Greek civilization was less concerned about religion than the Persian Empire, so religious tolerance was largely unnecessary. Global Incorrect Feedback The correct answer is: The vast Persian Empire contained many conquered peoples with different beliefs and cultures, while the Greek civilization consisted of independent city-states that all had their own beliefs. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 5b of 10 ( 4 Characterizing the Greek and Persian Classical Civilizations 959452 ) Maximum Attempts: 1 Question Type: Multiple Choice Maximum Score: 2 Question: Which of the following describes a major difference between early Persian and Greek religion? Choice Feedback A. The Persians granted their conquered people religious freedom, while the Greeks imposed their official faith not only on the citizens of their own city-states, but also on the peoples of conquered foreign lands. *B. The Persians had one official religion, Zoroastrianism, while the polytheistic Greeks worshipped many different gods in different ways. Correct! C. Persian promotion of democratic principles had a unifying effect on its empire's religion, while Greek monarchy suppressed minority religions. D. The rulers of the Persian Empire relied on their superior military strength to suppress any potential religious dissent, while the Greeks did not. Global Incorrect Feedback The correct answer is: The Persians had one official religion, Zoroastrianism, while the polytheistic Greeks worshipped many different gods in different ways. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 5c of 10 ( 4 Characterizing the Greek and Persian Classical Civilizations 959453 ) Maximum Attempts: 1 Question Type: Multiple Choice Maximum Score: 2 Question: What was one similarity between the religious practices of the Persian Empire and those of the Greek civilization? Choice Feedback A. Both civilizations encouraged religious tolerance of other beliefs and practices. B. Both civilizations had religions that were predominantly polytheistic. C. Both civilizations had a unified official religion promoted by the government. *D. Both civilizations included people who worshipped many different gods. Correct! Global Incorrect Feedback The correct answer is: Both civilizations included people who worshipped many different gods. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 6a of 10 ( 2 Social Studies Skills 959455 ) Maximum Attempts: 1 Question Type: Multiple Choice Maximum Score: 2 Question: Which of the following was an effect of the Peloponnesian War? Choice Feedback A. The collapse of the Persian Empire B. Persian domination over Greece *C. The end of Athens's Golden Age Correct! D. Unification of the Greek city-states Global Incorrect Feedback The correct answer is: The end of Athens's Golden Age. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 6b of 10 ( 2 Social Studies Skills 959456 ) Maximum Attempts: 1 Question Type: Multiple Choice Maximum Score: 2 Question: Why did Sparta initiate the series of conflicts known as the Peloponnesian War? Choice Feedback *A. Sparta was upset with Athens's attempts to control other Greek city-states. Correct! B. Sparta was retaliating against Athens's alliance with the Persian Empire. C. Sparta struck preemptively to avoid possible invasion by Persian forces. D. Sparta wanted to build an empire and increase its influence in Greece. Global Incorrect Feedback The correct answer is: Sparta was upset with Athens's attempts to control other Greek city-states. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 6c of 10 ( 2 Social Studies Skills 959457 ) Maximum Attempts: 1 Question Type: Multiple Choice Maximum Score: 2 Question: Which of the following was a major cause of the Peloponnesian War? Choice Feedback A. Clashing religious and cultural values in Greece *B. Dissatisfaction with Athens's growing empire Correct! C. The invasion of Greece by Persian forces D. Sparta's desire to spread democracy Global Incorrect Feedback The correct answer is: Dissatisfaction with Athens's growing empire. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 7a of 10 ( 1 Greek Influences on Western Civilization 959459 ) Maximum Attempts: 1 Question Type: Multiple Choice Maximum Score: 2 Question: Pythagoras determined that the length of any side of a(n) _____ is based on the length of its other two sides. Choice Feedback A. isosceles triangle B. equilateral triangle *C. right triangle Correct! D. skewed triangle Global Incorrect Feedback The correct answer is: right triangle. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 7b of 10 ( 1 Greek Influences on Western Civilization 959460 ) Maximum Attempts: 1 Question Type: Multiple Choice Maximum Score: 2 Question: The Greek geographer, mathematician, astronomer, and poet who calculated the circumference of Earth was _____. Choice Feedback A. Pythagoras B. Archimedes *C. Eratosthenes Correct! D. Plato Global Incorrect Feedback The correct answer is: Eratosthenes. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 7c of 10 ( 1 Greek Influences on Western Civilization 959461 ) Maximum Attempts: 1 Question Type: Multiple Choice Maximum Score: 2 Question: Which Hellenistic inventor and mathematician experimented with levers, created a machine for raising and transporting water, and determined formulas for calculating the surface area and volume of a sphere? Choice Feedback *A. Archimedes Correct! B. Eratosthenes C. Pythagoras D. Aristotle Global Incorrect Feedback The correct answer is: Archimedes. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 8a of 10 ( 2 Social Studies Skills 959463 ) Maximum Attempts: 1 Question Type: Multiple Choice Maximum Score: 2 Question: How did the development of democracy in Athens affect the lives of ordinary citizens? Choice Feedback A. The social classes became more flexible, allowing ordinary citizens to join the oligarchy. B. Ordinary citizens became better able to provide food and necessities for their families. *C. For the first time, ordinary citizens could participate directly in government. Correct! D. Ordinary citizens developed a better relationship with the rulers of the city. Global Incorrect Feedback The correct answer is: For the first time, ordinary citizens could participate directly in government. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 8b of 10 ( 2 Social Studies Skills 959464 ) Maximum Attempts: 1 Question Type: Multiple Choice Maximum Score: 2 Question: What was a significant effect of the Greco-Persian Wars? Choice Feedback A. The Greek victory allowed Alexander the Great to conquer the weakened Persian Empire soon after, ushering in the Hellenistic era. *B. Athens emerged as the most powerful of the victorious Greek city-states, leading to a Golden Age of peace, prosperity, and culture. Correct! C. The Greeks and Persians agreed to jointly rule over a single country containing the territories of both civilizations. D. The Persian victory meant a rapid end to the Golden Age of peace, prosperity, arts, and culture that had lasted for nearly 100 years in Athens. Global Incorrect Feedback The correct answer is: Athens emerged as the most powerful of the victorious Greek city-states, leading to a Golden Age of peace, prosperity, and culture. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 8c of 10 ( 2 Social Studies Skills 959465 ) Maximum Attempts: 1 Question Type: Multiple Choice Maximum Score: 2 Question: Which of these figures played a major role in shaping the peace, prosperity, and culture that defined the Athenian Golden Age? Choice Feedback A. Alexander *B. Socrates Correct! C. Leonidas D. Xerxes Global Incorrect Feedback The correct answer is: Socrates. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 9a of 10 ( 3 Social Studies Skills 959467 ) Maximum Attempts: 1 Question Type: Multiple Choice Maximum Score: 2 Question: This map shows the extent of the territory conquered by Alexander the Great. What conclusion can you draw about Alexander's empire from this map? Choice Feedback A. Alexander was able to conquer much of the area that had once belonged to the Persian Empire, but he lost most of the Greek city-states in the process. B. Alexander was able to unite most of the Greek city-states, but he was not able to conquer much of the Persian Empire. *C. Alexander was able to unite much of the area that had once belonged to the Persian Empire with many of the Greek city-states. Correct! D. Alexander abandoned his attempts to conquer the Persian Empire and focused instead on gaining territory in Europe. Global Incorrect Feedback The correct answer is: Alexander was able to unite much of the area that had once belonged to the Persian Empire with many of the Greek city-states. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 9b of 10 ( 3 Social Studies Skills 959468 ) Maximum Attempts: 1 Question Type: Multiple Choice Maximum Score: 2 Question: This map shows the extent of the territory conquered by Alexander the Great. Based on the map, which part of Alexander's empire was never part of the Persian Empire? Choice Feedback A. Egypt and the Nile B. Parts of India along the Indian Ocean *C. The Greek city-states Correct! D. Mesopotamia Global Incorrect Feedback The correct answer is: The Greek city-states. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 9c of 10 ( 3 Social Studies Skills 959469 ) Maximum Attempts: 1 Question Type: Multiple Choice Maximum Score: 2 Question: During and after the Hellenistic era, Greek ideals spread around the Mediterranean and served as a foundation for Western thought. This map shows the extent of the territory conquered by Alexander the Great. Based on the map, which of these areas would not likely have been influenced by Hellenistic culture? Choice Feedback *A. East Asia Correct! B. North Africa C. Mesopotamia D. Northwestern India Global Incorrect Feedback The correct answer is: East Asia. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 10a of 10 ( 4 Greek Influences on Western Civilization 959471 ) Maximum Attempts: 1 Question Type: Multiple Choice Maximum Score: 2 Question: Which feature of modern Western thought is most influenced by the practices of Socrates? Choice Feedback *A. Freedom of speech Correct! B. Rule of law C. Social equality D. Public education Global Incorrect Feedback The correct answer is: Freedom of speech. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 10b of 10 ( 4 Greek Influences on Western Civilization 959472 ) Maximum Attempts: 1 Question Type: Multiple Choice Maximum Score: 2 Question: How are the Athenian values of rule of law and citizenship expressed in modern representative democracies such as the one practiced in the United States? Choice Feedback A. All citizens of modern representative democracies have the right to vote and craft laws, but not all citizens are obligated to follow those laws. B. Certain citizens of modern representative democracies are obligated to craft laws, while the rest of the citizens are obligated to follow those laws. C. In modern representative democracies, all citizens have the obligation to craft laws and the responsibility to follow those laws. *D. In modern representative democracies, citizens have the right to run for office in order to craft laws and the responsibility to follow those laws. Correct! Global Incorrect Feedback The correct answer is: In modern representative democracies, citizens have the right to run for office in order to craft laws and the responsibility to follow those laws. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 10c of 10 ( 4 Greek Influences on Western Civilization 959473 ) Maximum Attempts: 1 Question Type: Multiple Choice Maximum Score: 2 Question: In what sense are modern universities similar to the Agora of ancient Athens? Choice Feedback A. Like the Agora, modern universities provide a place for people to learn how laws are made and followed. *B. Like the Agora, modern universities provide a place for scholars to share their knowledge with students. Correct! C. Like the Agora, modern universities provide a formal system of education. D. Like the Agora, modern universities provide a place for young adults to live. Global Incorrect Feedback The correct answer is: Like the Agora, modern universities provide a place for scholars to share their knowledge with students. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Quiz: The Rise and Fall of Rome Question 1a of 10 ( 1 The Code of Justinian 959475 ) Maximum Attempts: 1 Question Type: Multiple Choice Maximum Score: 2 Question: Which of the following principles of modern U.S. law can be traced back to the Code of Justinian? Choice Feedback A. Defendants are considered guilty until proven innocent by the legal system. *B. All people are entitled to fair treatment under the law. Correct! C. Slaves cannot purchase their freedom from their owners. D. The legal system will provide a lawyer to people accused of a crime. Global Incorrect Feedback The correct answer is: All people are entitled to fair treatment under the law. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 1b of 10 ( 1 The Code of Justinian 959476 ) Maximum Attempts: 1 Question Type: Multiple Choice Maximum Score: 2 Question: Which of the following statements expresses an important concept of the Code of Justinian? Choice Feedback *A. The legal system includes unwritten laws derived from ancient custom and usage. Correct! B. All laws of a nation must be contained in that nation's constitution. C. Nations can choose to change natural law to suit their particular cultures. D. Slavery is an illegal institution that all nations must abolish. Global Incorrect Feedback The correct answer is: The legal system includes unwritten laws derived from ancient custom and usage. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 1c of 10 ( 1 The Code of Justinian 959477 ) Maximum Attempts: 1 Question Type: Multiple Choice Maximum Score: 2 Question: The Code of Justinian is historically important to Western civilization because it: Choice Feedback A. is the primary document on which the U.S. Constitution is based. B. is the source of today's legal justification for slavery. C. introduced the concept of divine law to most modern Western legal systems. *D. contains many principles that are found in Western legal systems. Correct! Global Incorrect Feedback The correct answer is: contains many principles that are found in Western legal systems. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 2a of 10 ( 2 The Rise of the Roman Empire 959479 ) Maximum Attempts: 1 Question Type: Multiple Choice Maximum Score: 2 Question: After overthrowing a monarch, the Romans established a form of government called a republic. Which of these statements describes a key feature of a republic? Choice Feedback A. The republic is a modern form of monarchy. B. In a republic, the voters themselves directly enact laws and policies. C. The republican form of government prohibits all forms of slavery. *D. In a republic, voters elect representatives who enact laws and policies. Correct! Global Incorrect Feedback The correct answer is: In a republic, voters elect representatives who enact laws and policies. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 2b of 10 ( 2 The Rise of the Roman Empire 959480 ) Maximum Attempts: 1 Question Type: Multiple Choice Maximum Score: 2 Question: Which of these statements best compares the Roman Republic with ancient Greece's direct democracy? Choice Feedback A. In both forms of government, voters elected representatives. Those representatives were the only people who could vote on specific laws. *B. Voters elected representatives in the Roman Republic. In the Greek direct democracy, voters themselves enacted laws and policies. Correct! C. Greek direct democracy was a form of monarchy, so there were no voters. In the Roman Republic, voters elected representatives who enacted laws and policies. D. The Roman concept of appointing a dictator to rule during times of crisis came directly from Greek direct democracy. So the Roman Republic had no voters. Global Incorrect Feedback The correct answer is: Voters elected representatives in the Roman Republic. In the Greek direct democracy, voters themselves enacted laws and policies. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 2c of 10 ( 2 The Rise of the Roman Empire 959481 ) Maximum Attempts: 1 Question Type: Multiple Choice Maximum Score: 2 Question: Which of these modern legal concepts has roots in the Roman legal system? Choice Feedback A. A person who is wealthy should be considered innocent in court. B. The government should take responsibility for the actions of individuals. *C. A person who causes damage to another should be punished. Correct! D. The government should appoint a dictator in times of crisis. Global Incorrect Feedback The correct answer is: A person who causes damage to another should be punished. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 3a of 10 ( 2 The Rise of the Roman Empire 959483 ) Maximum Attempts: 1 Question Type: Multiple Choice Maximum Score: 2 Question: Which of the following answer choices identifies important rights of the citizens of Rome? Choice Feedback A. All inhabitants of the Roman Empire, including slaves, had the right to vote and to own property. B. Plebeians had the right to vote, but only patricians had the right to own land and to receive a fair trial. C. Every person who lived in a Roman city had the same rights as all other Romans. *D. All citizens had the right to a fair trial, but only male Roman citizens could vote and run for office. Correct! Global Incorrect Feedback The correct answer is: All citizens had the right to a fair trial, but only male Roman citizens could vote and run for office. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 3b of 10 ( 2 The Rise of the Roman Empire 959484 ) Maximum Attempts: 1 Question Type: Multiple Choice Maximum Score: 2 Question: Which of the following statements identifies a key feature of Rome's patriarchal society? Choice Feedback A. All inheritances of property passed from wives to their female children. B. Both male and female citizens enjoyed equal rights. *C. Male heads of households held great power and could even kill their own children. Correct! D. The patriarch of Rome was the supreme monarch and had unlimited power. Global Incorrect Feedback The correct answer is: Male heads of households held great power and could even kill their own children. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 3c of 10 ( 2 The Rise of the Roman Empire 959485 ) Maximum Attempts: 1 Question Type: Multiple Choice Maximum Score: 2 Question: Which of the following statements best describes the position of slaves in Roman society? Choice Feedback *A. Slaves were the property of their owners; they had very few legal rights and were not allowed to vote. Correct! B. Slaves enjoyed the same rights as other male citizens despite their role as servants. C. Slaves gained freedom when the Romans established the republican form of government. D. Slaves were granted farmland by the government in exchange for crops. Global Incorrect Feedback The correct answer is: Slaves were the property of their owners; they had very few legal rights and were not allowed to vote. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 4a of 10 ( 3 The Rise of the Roman Empire 959487 ) Maximum Attempts: 1 Question Type: Multiple Choice Maximum Score: 2 Question: A plebeian and a patrician are both observed committing the same crime. Which of the following outcomes best describes how they would be treated under Roman law? Choice Feedback A. The patrician is judged guilty, while the plebeian is judged innocent. *B. The patrician is judged guilty, as is the plebeian. Correct! C. The plebeian is judged guilty, while the patrician is judged innocent. D. The plebeian is judged guilty, while the patrician is not tried. Global Incorrect Feedback The correct answer is: The patrician is judged guilty, as is the plebeian. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 4b of 10 ( 3 The Rise of the Roman Empire 959488 ) Maximum Attempts: 1 Question Type: Multiple Choice Maximum Score: 2 Question: Which of the following scenarios would not be allowed in Rome after the Twelve Tables introduced the concept of equality before the law? Choice Feedback A. The same evidence shows that both a plebeian and a patrician committed murder. Both the plebeian and the patrician are found guilty. B. The same evidence shows that both a plebeian and a patrician committed theft. Both the plebeian and the patrician are found innocent. *C. The same evidence shows that both plebeian and a patrician committed assault. The plebeian is found guilty, while the patrician is found innocent. Correct! D. The same evidence shows that both a plebeian and a patrician committed arson. Neither the plebeian nor the patrician is tried. Global Incorrect Feedback The correct answer is: The same evidence shows that both plebeian and a patrician committed assault. The plebeian is found guilty, while the patrician is found innocent. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 4c of 10 ( 3 The Rise of the Roman Empire 959489 ) Maximum Attempts: 1 Question Type: Multiple Choice Maximum Score: 2 Question: Which of the following scenarios would be allowed to occur in a legal system that includes the concept of equality before the law? Choice Feedback A. The same evidence shows that both a man and a woman committed murder. The man is found guilty, while the woman is found innocent. B. The same evidence shows that both a man and a woman committed assault. The woman is found guilty, while the man is found innocent. C. The same evidence shows that both a man and a woman committed arson. The man is found guilty, while the woman is not tried. *D. The same evidence shows that both a man and a woman committed theft. Both the man and the woman are found guilty. Correct! Global Incorrect Feedback The correct answer is: The same evidence shows that both a man and a woman committed theft. Both the man and the woman are found guilty. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 5a of 10 ( 2 The Rise of the Roman Empire 959491 ) Maximum Attempts: 1 Question Type: Multiple Choice Maximum Score: 2 Question: Which of the following statements best describes Rome's expansion into the Mediterranean region? Choice Feedback *A. Following its victories in the Punic Wars, Rome launched a series of wars. Rome's role in Mediterranean trade expanded significantly as a result of those military campaigns. Correct! B. Hannibal forced thousands of Romans into slavery after his victory in the Second Punic War. He then forced those slaves to migrate to distant areas of the Mediterranean region. C. Octavian took power as provided for in the Twelve Tables and led military campaigns that conquered all of the important Mediterranean civilizations. Octavian then expanded Rome's trade with those civilizations. D. Rome embarked on a military campaign to expand its sphere of influence after defeating Hannibal in the Second Punic War. That military campaign began the period called pax Romana. Global Incorrect Feedback The correct answer is: Following its victories in the Punic Wars, Rome launched a series of wars. Rome's role in Mediterranean trade expanded significantly as a result of those military campaigns. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 5b of 10 ( 2 The Rise of the Roman Empire 959492 ) Maximum Attempts: 1 Question Type: Multiple Choice Maximum Score: 2 Question: What is the historic importance of the two Punic Wars? Choice Feedback A. Rome's defeat by Greece's army in the Second Punic War marked the end of Rome's attempts to expand militarily into the eastern Mediterranean region. *B. Rome's victories over Carthage in the Punic Wars positioned it as the greatest power in the western Mediterranean and helped launch wars of expansion across the entire Mediterranean region. Correct! C. After Hannibal's victory over Rome in the Second Punic War, Carthage took control of Rome's empire and forced its people into slavery. D. The Punic Wars resulted in the end of the Roman Empire and the establishment of a more inclusive Republic. Global Incorrect Feedback The correct answer is: Rome's victories over Carthage in the Punic Wars positioned it as the greatest power in the western Mediterranean and helped launch wars of expansion across the entire Mediterranean region. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 5c of 10 ( 2 The Rise of the Roman Empire 959493 ) Maximum Attempts: 1 Question Type: Multiple Choice Maximum Score: 2 Question: Which of the following was a consequence of Rome's rapid expansion across the Mediterranean region? Choice Feedback A. As Rome lost its ability to control its generals, those generals allied themselves with Rome's enemies. A number of Rome's enemies then attacked and conquered the Romans. B. Roman religion was polytheistic. This polytheistic religion replaced all other religions across the Mediterranean, including Judaism. *C. The increasing power of Rome's military leaders led to a series of civil wars among them. This culminated in Julius Caesar's rise to power. Correct! D. Rome's overly ambitious expansion across the Mediterranean allowed Hannibal to launch a Third Punic War. Hannibal defeated the Romans and took control of their empire. Global Incorrect Feedback The correct answer is: The increasing power of Rome's military leaders led to a series of civil wars among them. This culminated in Julius Caesar's rise to power. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 6a of 10 ( 3 The Rise of the Roman Empire 959495 ) Maximum Attempts: 1 Question Type: Multiple Choice Maximum Score: 2 Question: Which of these individuals would be considered a citizen in the Roman Republic? Choice Feedback A. A slave who has been granted no rights of any kind by the government B. A foreigner who visits the Roman Empire to trade valuable goods C. A nomad who moves from place to place with no ties to any government *D. A doctor who has the right to vote for elected officials of the government Correct! Global Incorrect Feedback The correct answer is: A doctor who has the right to vote for elected officials of the government. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 6b of 10 ( 3 The Rise of the Roman Empire 959496 ) Maximum Attempts: 1 Question Type: Multiple Choice Maximum Score: 2 Question: Which of the following individuals would most likely be a patrician in the Roman Empire? Choice Feedback A. A slave working in a palace *B. A wealthy senator Correct! C. A poor shop owner D. An Egyptian merchant Global Incorrect Feedback The correct answer is: A wealthy senator. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 6c of 10 ( 3 The Rise of the Roman Empire 959497 ) Maximum Attempts: 1 Question Type: Multiple Choice Maximum Score: 2 Question: Which of the following individuals would mostly likely be a plebeian in the Roman Empire? Choice Feedback *A. A poor craftsperson Correct! B. A wealthy senator C. A powerful emperor D. A slave with no rights Global Incorrect Feedback The correct answer is: A poor craftsperson. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 7a of 10 ( 4 The Fall of the Roman Empire 959499 ) Maximum Attempts: 1 Question Type: Multiple Choice Maximum Score: 2 Question: How can Augustus Caesar's rule be distinguished from Julius Caesar's? Choice Feedback A. Julius was a senator. Augustus was a consul. *B. Julius was a dictator. Augustus was an emperor. Correct! C. Julius was a praetor. Augustus was a censor. D. Julius was a magistrate. Augustus was an assemblyman. Global Incorrect Feedback The correct answer is: Julius was a dictator. Augustus was an emperor. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 7b of 10 ( 4 The Fall of the Roman Empire 959500 ) Maximum Attempts: 1 Question Type: Multiple Choice Maximum Score: 2 Question: How was Augustus Caesar's rise to power similar to Julius Caesar's? Choice Feedback A. Both were elected by the people to their leadership roles. B. Both inherited their leadership roles from their fathers. *C. Both gained their leadership roles through internal conflict. Correct! D. Both won their leadership roles in gladiatorial battles. Global Incorrect Feedback The correct answer is: Both gained their leadership roles through internal conflict. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 7c of 10 ( 4 The Fall of the Roman Empire 959501 ) Maximum Attempts: 1 Question Type: Multiple Choice Maximum Score: 2 Question: Which of these statements identifies a significant difference between the reign of Augustus Caesar and the reign of Julius Caesar? Choice Feedback *A. Augustus began an era of peace, while much of Julius's reign was marked by war. Correct! B. Augustus conquered large territories, while Julius never conquered any territory. C. Augustus presided over a republic, while Julius presided over an empire. D. Augustus did not initiate any public works projects, while Julius initiated many. Global Incorrect Feedback The correct answer is: Augustus began an era of peace, while much of Julius's reign was marked by war. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 8a of 10 ( 2 The Rise of the Roman Empire 959503 ) Maximum Attempts: 1 Question Type: Multiple Choice Maximum Score: 2 Question: Which of the following descriptions best summarizes the pax Romana? Choice Feedback *A. Augustus Caesar used his broad powers as emperor to usher in a time of peace. Roman culture flourished, and ambitious public works projects improved the lives of Rome's subjects everywhere. Correct! B. Angry at Greece for having supported his rivals, Augustus Caesar initiated the pax Romana by invading and conquering Greece. C. Once he had defeated his rivals, Augustus Caesar reestablished the Roman Republic. The Republic remained in place until its fall to barbarian armies in 500 CE. D. The pax Romana refers to the brief period of tranquility that prevailed in the Roman Empire under Augustus Caesar until Visigoth invaders plunged Rome into the Dark Ages in 50 BCE. Global Incorrect Feedback The correct answer is: Augustus Caesar used his broad powers as emperor to usher in a time of peace. Roman culture flourished, and ambitious public works projects improved the lives of Rome's subjects everywhere. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 8b of 10 ( 2 The Rise of the Roman Empire 959504 ) Maximum Attempts: 1 Question Type: Multiple Choice Maximum Score: 2 Question: Which of the following best describes the Roman Empire's public works projects? Choice Feedback A. The Roman Empire's public works projects were focused on building structures with specific military applications. B. Rome's public works projects benefited its people, but most historians agree that they did not justify the massive use of slave labor required to carry them out. *C. Through its public works projects, the Roman Empire built aqueducts, roads, bridges, harbors, and other infrastructure that significantly improved the welfare of its people. Correct! D. The payments Rome forced its subjects to make to fund its public works projects impoverished most of the Roman Empire's inhabitants. Global Incorrect Feedback The correct answer is: Through its public works projects, the Roman Empire built aqueducts, roads, bridges, harbors, and other infrastructure that significantly improved the welfare of its people. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 8c of 10 ( 2 The Rise of the Roman Empire 959505 ) Maximum Attempts: 1 Question Type: Multiple Choice Maximum Score: 2 Question: Which of the following answer choices best compares the pax Romana with the final period of the Roman Republic? Choice Feedback A. The return of most political power to the Senate that occurred near the end of the Roman Republic continued into the pax Romana and was one of that time's defining features. *B. The final period of the Roman Republic was marked by factional struggles and civil wars, while the pax Romana was characterized by peace and the flourishing of Roman culture and public works. Correct! C. Like the pax Romana, the final period of the Roman Republic was characterized by a series of harsh military campaigns throughout Rome's area of influence. D. The influence of Greek culture and institutions, which began during the final period of the Roman Republic, continued throughout the pax Romana. Global Incorrect Feedback The correct answer is: The final period of the Roman Republic was marked by factional struggles and civil wars, while the pax Romana was characterized by peace and the flourishing of Roman culture and public works. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 9a of 10 ( 4 Life in the Roman Empire 959507 ) Maximum Attempts: 1 Question Type: Multiple Choice Maximum Score: 2 Question: How was the Roman public assembly different from its senate? Choice Feedback A. Public assemblies served as the leaders and administrators of government, while senators were judges. B. The public assembly took the census and kept moral order, while the senate was an elected official of the plebeians. C. The public assembly was appointed during a time of crisis, while the senate had complete authority over the government. *D. Any male citizen could participate in the public assembly, while senators had to be appointed by consuls. Correct! Global Incorrect Feedback The correct answer is: Any male citizen could participate in the public assembly, while senators had to be appointed by consuls. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 9b of 10 ( 4 Life in the Roman Empire 959508 ) Maximum Attempts: 1 Question Type: Multiple Choice Maximum Score: 2 Question: How were Roman consuls different from praetors? Choice Feedback A. Consuls took the census and kept moral order, while the praetor was an elected official of the plebeians. *B. Consuls served as the leaders and administrators of government, while praetors were judges. Correct! C. The consul was appointed during a time of crisis, while the praetor had authority over the government. D. Any male citizen could choose to be a consul, while praetors had to be appointed by the senate. Global Incorrect Feedback The correct answer is: Consuls served as the leaders and administrators of government, while praetors were judges. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 9c of 10 ( 4 Life in the Roman Empire 959509 ) Maximum Attempts: 1 Question Type: Multiple Choice Maximum Score: 2 Question: How were Roman censors different from tribunes? Choice Feedback *A. Censors took the census and kept moral order, while the tribune was an elected official of the plebeians. Correct! B. Censors served as the leaders and administrators of government, while tribunes were the judges. C. The censor was appointed during a time of crisis, while the tribune had authority over the government. D. Any male citizen could choose to be a censor, while tribunes had to be appointed by the senate. Global Incorrect Feedback The correct answer is: Censors took the census and kept moral order, while the tribune was an elected official of the plebeians. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 10a of 10 ( 3 The Fall of the Roman Empire 959511 ) Maximum Attempts: 1 Question Type: Multiple Choice Maximum Score: 2 Question: Which of these individuals would belong to the Roman Empire's senatorial class? Choice Feedback A. A member of local government B. A small business owner *C. One of the wealthiest men in Rome Correct! D. A slave who earned his freedom Global Incorrect Feedback The correct answer is: One of the wealthiest men in Rome. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 10b of 10 ( 3 The Fall of the Roman Empire 959512 ) Maximum Attempts: 1 Question Type: Multiple Choice Maximum Score: 2 Question: Which of these individuals would belong to the Roman Empire's commons class? Choice Feedback A. A member of local government *B. A farmer who sold his produce in Rome Correct! C. One of the wealthiest men in Rome D. A slave who earned his freedom Global Incorrect Feedback The correct answer is: A farmer who sold his produce in Rome. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 10c of 10 ( 3 The Fall of the Roman Empire 959513 ) Maximum Attempts: 1 Question Type: Multiple Choice Maximum Score: 2 Question: Which of these individuals would belong to the Roman Empire's freedman class? Choice Feedback A. A member of local government B. A small business owner C. One of the wealthiest men in Rome *D. A slave who earned his freedom Correct! Global Incorrect Feedback The correct answer is: A slave who earned his freedom. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Quiz: Classical Civilizations of China Question 1a of 10 ( 2 Characteristics of the Classical Civilizations of China 956418 ) Maximum Attempts: 1 Question Type: Multiple Choice Maximum Score: 2 Question: In a dynastic rule, why is it important for rulers to persuade their subjects that their rule is lawful? Choice Feedback *A. Because leaders inherit their positions Correct! B. Because leaders serve both religious and political roles C. Because subjects vote their rulers into power D. Because rulers are chosen based on military power Global Incorrect Feedback The correct answer is: Because leaders inherit their positions. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 1b of 10 ( 2 Characteristics of the Classical Civilizations of China 956419 ) Maximum Attempts: 1 Question Type: Multiple Choice Maximum Score: 2 Question: Rulers of the Zhou dynasty established the Mandate of Heaven to ________. Choice Feedback A. justify their opposition to democracy B. emphasize the need for two emperors at a time *C. prove the legitimacy of dynastic rule Correct! D. denounce the superiority of God over man Global Incorrect Feedback The correct answer is: prove the legitimacy of dynastic rule. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 1c of 10 ( 2 Characteristics of the Classical Civilizations of China 956420 ) Maximum Attempts: 1 Question Type: Multiple Choice Maximum Score: 2 Question: Based on the Mandate of Heaven, what would happen to a ruler who did not meet his obligations to his people? Choice Feedback *A. He would be replaced by a finer ruler. Correct! B. He would be taught how to become a better leader. C. He would be succeeded by a stronger son. D. He would be allowed to rule as long as he wanted. Global Incorrect Feedback The correct answer is: He would be replaced by a finer ruler. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 2a of 10 ( 2 Characteristics of the Classical Civilizations of China 956426 ) Maximum Attempts: 1 Question Type: Multiple Choice Maximum Score: 2 Question: Which statement summarizes Confucianism? Choice Feedback A. People are essentially evil and will do wrong unless there is strict order imposed by the government through clear laws. *B. Society benefits when people, who are naturally good, honor their social obligations and live virtuous lives. Correct! C. People who live simply and let nature take its course by "going with the flow" will be burdened by sadness. D. Rulers who unify large countries have the blessing of the gods and should continue to rule until they fail to meet their obligations. Global Incorrect Feedback The correct answer is: Society benefits when people, who are naturally good, honor their social obligations and live virtuous lives. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 2b of 10 ( 2 Characteristics of the Classical Civilizations of China 956427 ) Maximum Attempts: 1 Question Type: Multiple Choice Maximum Score: 2 Question: Which of these Chinese philosophies is based on the idea that people are naturally evil and must be controlled through strict laws? Choice Feedback A. Meritocracy B. Confucianism *C. Legalism Correct! D. Daoism Global Incorrect Feedback The correct answer is: Legalism. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 2c of 10 ( 2 Characteristics of the Classical Civilizations of China 956428 ) Maximum Attempts: 1 Question Type: Multiple Choice Maximum Score: 2 Question: Which of these characterizes the central values of the faith taught by Laozi, as expressed in the Daodejing? Choice Feedback A. People should actively seek power and fame. *B. People should avoid conflict whenever possible. Correct! C. People should plan their future around the all-important family. D. People should abide by a rigid social hierarchy. Global Incorrect Feedback The correct answer is: People should avoid conflict whenever possible. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 3a of 10 ( 3 Analyzing Primary Sources 956431 ) Maximum Attempts: 1 Question Type: Multiple Choice Maximum Score: 2 Question: Analyze the following quotations from the Daodejing and then answer the question. When there is no desire, all things are at peace. Be content with what you have; rejoice in the way things are. When you realize there is nothing lacking, the whole world belongs to you. Laozi, Daodejing Which statement summarizes the theme of the two quotations? Choice Feedback A. Follow nature. *B. Live simply. Correct! C. Life is meaningless. D. Take control. Global Incorrect Feedback The correct answer is: Live simply. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 3b of 10 ( 3 Analyzing Primary Sources 956432 ) Maximum Attempts: 1 Question Type: Multiple Choice Maximum Score: 2 Question: Analyze the following quotations from the Daodejing and then answer the question. If you want to become full, let yourself be empty. If you want to be given everything, give everything up. Laozi, Daodejing What conclusion about Daoism can you infer based on these quotations? Choice Feedback *A. Daoism uses seemingly contradictory statements to provide instruction to its followers. Correct! B. Daoism teaches that the world is evil and should be abandoned because of its emphasis on emptiness. C. Daoism offers tough and challenging suggestions on how to use material wealth to achieve peace. D. Daoism provides a plan for fulfilling basic human needs: food, shelter, and clothing. Global Incorrect Feedback The correct answer is: Daoism uses seemingly contradictory statements to provide instruction to its followers. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 3c of 10 ( 3 Analyzing Primary Sources 956433 ) Maximum Attempts: 1 Question Type: Multiple Choice Maximum Score: 2 Question: Analyze the following quotations from the Daodejing and then answer the question. In dwelling, live close to the ground. In thinking, keep to the simple. If you realize that you have enough, you are truly rich. Laozi, Daodejing Based on these quotations, which description applies to a Daoist living in classical China? Choice Feedback *A. A teacher chooses to live in a small home equipped with bare necessities because that is all that is truly needed to survive and be happy. Correct! B. A government official betrays his friend in order to get a higher position because it will give him more power, influence, and wealth. C. A wife obeys her husband and mother-in-law without questioning their decisions because complex social rules demand it. D. A soldier agrees to help a powerful noble seize power from a weak ruler because only the strong deserve to rule. Global Incorrect Feedback The correct answer is: A teacher chooses to live in a small home equipped with bare necessities because that is all that is truly needed to survive and be happy. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 4a of 10 ( 4 Contrasting the Han and Roman Empires 956435 ) Maximum Attempts: 1 Question Type: Multiple Choice Maximum Score: 2 Question: Which of these conclusions can be reached based on a study of the Han and Roman empires? Choice Feedback A. Empires fall quickly if they contain a wide variety of cultures and religions. *B. The larger an empire becomes in area, the harder it is to control over time. Correct! C. Large empires may last permanently as long as they possess military strength. D. Large empires can survive hardships as long as they have lasting sources of wealth. Global Incorrect Feedback The correct answer is: The larger an empire becomes in area, the harder it is to control over time. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 4b of 10 ( 4 Contrasting the Han and Roman Empires 956436 ) Maximum Attempts: 1 Question Type: Multiple Choice Maximum Score: 2 Question: Which statement accurately differentiates the historical outcomes of the Roman Empire and Han China following periods of major change and conflict? Choice Feedback A. Han China became permanently divided and dissolved, whereas the Roman Empire collapsed but was eventually reunified under new leadership. *B. The Roman Empire became permanently divided and dissolved, whereas Han China collapsed but was eventually reunified under new leadership. Correct! C. The Roman Empire grew too large to govern effectively, but Han China held a more manageable amount of territory. D. Han China grew too large to govern effectively, but the Roman Empire held a more manageable amount of territory. Global Incorrect Feedback The correct answer is: The Roman Empire became permanently divided and dissolved, whereas Han China collapsed but was eventually reunified under new leadership. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 4c of 10 ( 4 Contrasting the Han and Roman Empires 956437 ) Maximum Attempts: 1 Question Type: Multiple Choice Maximum Score: 2 Question: Which of the following statements describes a similarity between the external threats that faced both the Roman and Han empires? Choice Feedback A. Both empires faced hostility primarily from large foreign religious groups. *B. Both empires were frequently attacked by smaller groups living near their borders. Correct! C. Both empires encountered fierce resistance from much wealthier neighboring countries. D. Both empires struggled primarily against foreign groups wielding superior weapons technology. Global Incorrect Feedback The correct answer is: Both empires were frequently attacked by smaller groups living near their borders. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 5a of 10 ( 3 Analyzing Primary Sources 956439 ) Maximum Attempts: 1 Question Type: Multiple Choice Maximum Score: 2 Question: Read this passage from The Analects, an important text containing many of Confucius's words and teachings. The Master said, "Use your ears widely but leave out what is doubtful; repeat the rest with caution and you will make few mistakes. Use your eyes widely and leave out what is hazardous; put the rest into practice with caution and you will have few regrets." Confucius, The Analects What advice does Confucius give to his students in this passage? Choice Feedback A. A person should immediately correct any wrong he or she does to anyone else. B. A person should always be on guard against others who do wrong. *C. A person should try not to commit any acts that will later need to be corrected. Correct! D. A person should be open and not have to conceal his or her true character. Global Incorrect Feedback The correct answer is: A person should try not to commit any acts that will later need to be corrected. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 5b of 10 ( 3 Analyzing Primary Sources 956440 ) Maximum Attempts: 1 Question Type: Multiple Choice Maximum Score: 2 Question: Read this passage from The Analects, an important text containing many of Confucius's words and teachings. The Master said, "Observe what a man has in mind to do when his father is living, and then observe what he does when his father is dead. If, for three years, he makes no changes to his father's ways, he can be said to be a good son." Confucius, The Analects Which of the following statements summarizes the passage? Choice Feedback A. Sons should be regularly evaluated by their fathers on their intentions and behavior. *B. Children are devoted to their fathers if they obey them both in life and after death. Correct! C. Children should be able to distinguish between the wise and foolish actions of their fathers. D. Sons should be specially honored by their fathers if they follow in their footsteps indiscriminately. Global Incorrect Feedback The correct answer is: Children are devoted to their fathers if they obey them both in life and after death. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 5c of 10 ( 3 Analyzing Primary Sources 956441 ) Maximum Attempts: 1 Question Type: Multiple Choice Maximum Score: 2 Question: Read this passage from The Great Learning, an important text containing many of Confucius's words and teachings. [The Master said], "Raise the [good people] and set them over the crooked and the common people will look up to you. Raise the crooked and set them over the [good people] and the common people will not look up to you." Confucius, The Analects What advice does Confucius offer to leaders in this passage? Choice Feedback A. A ruler should groom his sons to be good rulers after he is gone. B. A ruler should not let his family get in the way of being a just leader. C. A ruler should use violence to ensure that his subjects obey him. *D. A ruler should make sure not to reward people who behave badly. Correct! Global Incorrect Feedback The correct answer is: A ruler should make sure not to reward people who behave badly. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 6a of 10 ( 4 Characteristics of the Classical Civilizations of China 956443 ) Maximum Attempts: 1 Question Type: Multiple Choice Maximum Score: 2 Question: Which statement accurately contrasts Daoism and Confucianism? Choice Feedback A. Daoism tells followers to confront their challenges; Confucianism tells followers to adopt the path of least resistance. *B. Daoism teaches followers to let nature take its course; Confucianism teaches followers how to take control of chaos. Correct! C. Daoism believes that the family is all-important; Confucianism believes that the individual is the center of society. D. Daoism believes that all relationships should follow a strict code of conduct; Confucianism believes that relationships should be free of any rules. Global Incorrect Feedback The correct answer is: Daoism teaches followers to let nature take its course; Confucianism teaches followers how to take control of chaos. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 6b of 10 ( 4 Characteristics of the Classical Civilizations of China 956444 ) Maximum Attempts: 1 Question Type: Multiple Choice Maximum Score: 2 Question: Compare the Silk Road with the Great Wall of China as symbols of Chinese foreign policy. Choice Feedback *A. Both symbolized Chinese economic power and technology, though the Great Wall was built to prevent contact with hostile invaders while the Silk Road promoted trade with other cultures. Correct! B. As massive construction projects that helped connect with other cultures, the Great Wall and the Silk Road were symbols of cultural transmission, stability, and economic interdependence. C. The Great Wall was a symbol of Chinese openness to other cultures, while the Silk Road threatened Chinese culture by giving outsiders the chance to invade China's territory. D. The Silk Road allowed Chinese armies to conquer an empire stretching all the way to Europe. The Great Wall kept the Chinese military confined to the eastern parts of Asia. Global Incorrect Feedback The correct answer is: Both symbolized Chinese economic power and technology, though the Great Wall was built to prevent contact with hostile invaders while the Silk Road promoted trade with other cultures. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 6c of 10 ( 4 Characteristics of the Classical Civilizations of China 956445 ) Maximum Attempts: 1 Question Type: Multiple Choice Maximum Score: 2 Question: Which of these statements differentiates Legalism from Daoism? Choice Feedback A. Legalism believes that all people are naturally evil; Daoism believes that all people are naturally good. B. Legalism believes in extravagant living; Daoism believes in simple and modest living. *C. Legalism believes in having clear laws to control people; Daoism believes nothing can be controlled. Correct! D. Legalism believes all relationships have a hierarchy; Daoism believes all relationships are equal. Global Incorrect Feedback The correct answer is: Legalism believes in having clear laws to control people; Daoism believes nothing can be controlled. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 7a of 10 ( 1 Reforms and Advances during Classical Civilizations of China 956447 ) Maximum Attempts: 1 Question Type: Multiple Choice Maximum Score: 2 Question: Which of these innovations was first used in Han China? Choice Feedback A. Steel *B. Paper Correct! C. Irrigation D. Arrows Global Incorrect Feedback The correct answer is: Paper. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 7b of 10 ( 1 Reforms and Advances during Classical Civilizations of China 956448 ) Maximum Attempts: 1 Question Type: Multiple Choice Maximum Score: 2 Question: Which of these commodities was one of Han China's valuable exports? Choice Feedback A. Accurate compasses B. Captured slaves *C. Silk clothing Correct! D. Steel tools Global Incorrect Feedback The correct answer is: Silk clothing. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 7c of 10 ( 1 Reforms and Advances during Classical Civilizations of China 956449 ) Maximum Attempts: 1 Question Type: Multiple Choice Maximum Score: 2 Question: An example of a Qin reform resulting in greater social organization was the division of China into ________. Choice Feedback A. countless feudal estates *B. 36 prefectures Correct! C. 21 military and labor divisions D. three distinct social classes Global Incorrect Feedback The correct answer is: 36 prefectures. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 8a of 10 ( 3 Tracing the Silk Route 956451 ) Maximum Attempts: 1 Question Type: Multiple Choice Maximum Score: 2 Question: How many continents did the Silk Road reach? Choice Feedback *A. Three: Europe, Africa, Asia Correct! B. Three: Africa, Asia, Australia C. Two: Asia, Africa D. Two: Asia, Europe Global Incorrect Feedback The correct answer is: Three: Europe, Africa, Asia. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 8b of 10 ( 3 Tracing the Silk Route 956452 ) Maximum Attempts: 1 Question Type: Multiple Choice Maximum Score: 2 Question: Which of the following areas did the Silk Route not pass through? Choice Feedback A. Southern India *B. Western Africa Correct! C. Western China D. Northern Persia Global Incorrect Feedback The correct answer is: Western Africa. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 8c of 10 ( 3 Tracing the Silk Route 956453 ) Maximum Attempts: 1 Question Type: Multiple Choice Maximum Score: 2 Question: According to the map, which two areas were not directly connected by a land-based trade route? Choice Feedback A. India and China *B. Europe and Egypt Correct! C. Arabia and Persia D. Persia and China Global Incorrect Feedback The correct answer is: Europe and Egypt. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 9a of 10 ( 2 Characteristics of the Classical Civilizations of China 956455 ) Maximum Attempts: 1 Question Type: Multiple Choice Maximum Score: 2 Question: Which statement correctly generalizes the characteristics of daily life for the majority of Chinese during the Zhou, Qin, and Han dynasties? Choice Feedback *A. Most Chinese lived in rural areas and worked on farms for little or no pay. Correct! B. Most Chinese lived in urban areas and worked for feudal nobles. C. Most Chinese lived in cities and worked for the government. D. Most Chinese lived in villages and worked as artisans for wealthy landlords. Global Incorrect Feedback The correct answer is: Most Chinese lived in rural areas and worked on farms for little or no pay. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 9b of 10 ( 2 Characteristics of the Classical Civilizations of China 956456 ) Maximum Attempts: 1 Question Type: Multiple Choice Maximum Score: 2 Question: Which of these actions by the Han dynasty reflects the meritocracy system? Choice Feedback A. Regions in Tibet, Manchuria, and Korea were conquered. B. Education was made accessible in all Chinese provinces. C. Confucianism as a chief philosophy was replaced by Legalism. *D. Men of any social class were eligible to become government officials. Correct! Global Incorrect Feedback The correct answer is: Men of any social class were eligible to become government officials. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 9c of 10 ( 2 Characteristics of the Classical Civilizations of China 956457 ) Maximum Attempts: 1 Question Type: Multiple Choice Maximum Score: 2 Question: After the Han dynasty replaced the Qin dynasty, what major changes did it make? Choice Feedback A. The Han dynasty returned Chinese society and government to the way it had been under the mainly peaceful and prosperous 800-year rule of the Zhou dynasty. *B. The Han dynasty reversed some of the most drastic Qin reforms by abandoning Legalism and reestablishing Confucianism. Correct! C. The Han dynasty returned Chinese society and government to the way it had been under the mainly peaceful and prosperous 800-year rule of the Xia dynasty. D. The Han dynasty reversed some of the most drastic Qin reforms by abandoning Confucianism and reestablishing Legalism. Global Incorrect Feedback The correct answer is: The Han dynasty reversed some of the most drastic Qin reforms by abandoning Legalism and reestablishing Confucianism. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 10a of 10 ( 1 Characteristics of the Classical Civilizations of China 956459 ) Maximum Attempts: 1 Question Type: Multiple Choice Maximum Score: 2 Question: The Chinese philosopher Confucius wrote his ideas on social virtues in ________. Choice Feedback A. the Daodejing B. Confucianism *C. The Analects Correct! D. Legalism Global Incorrect Feedback The correct answer is: The Analects. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 10b of 10 ( 1 Characteristics of the Classical Civilizations of China 956460 ) Maximum Attempts: 1 Question Type: Multiple Choice Maximum Score: 2 Question: Under the system of ________, people had better chances of obtaining government positions based on the quality of their work and ideas, not their political connections. Choice Feedback *A. meritocracy Correct! B. feudalism C. Legalism D. Confucianism Global Incorrect Feedback The correct answer is: meritocracy. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Question 10c of 10 ( 1 Characteristics of the Classical Civilizations of China 956461 ) Maximum Attempts: 1 Question Type: Multiple Choice Maximum Score: 2 Question: Which of these early Chinese dynasties controlled the largest geographic area? Choice Feedback A. Xia B. Zhou C. Qin *D. Han Correct! Global Incorrect Feedback The correct answer is: Han. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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