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When did Harappan culture show signs of decline? 2700 B.C.E. 1700 B.C.E. 700 B.C.E. 3700 B.C.E.
1700 B.C.E.
Which of the following helps to explain why polygamy was restricted to the upper class in Persian society? A man was required to maintain each wife above the poverty level. The elite wanted to keep their estates in the same family. Elite women enjoyed freedom of movement and educational opportunities. Poor families sold their daughters into slavery.
A man was required to maintain each wife above the poverty level.
Which of the following examples from Hammurabi's Code highlights the hierarchical nature of Mesopotamian society? Women could inherit, own, and pass on property as well as own businesses. A noble who hit a commoner was fined, but a commoner who hit a noble was whipped. A noble who knocked out another noble's tooth would have his own tooth knocked out. Merchants and artisans were penalized for providing poor-quality goods.
A noble who hit a commoner was fined, but a commoner who hit a noble was whipped.
Cyrus the Great united Medes and Persians under the __________ house. Ahura Lydia Achaemenid Mazda
Achaemenid
The description of Alexander the Great as "self-confident, endlessly curious, and reckless" highlights his resemblance to __________. Achilles Demeter Plato Draco
Achilles
Zoroastrianism was based on the belief in a universal god of light named __________. Avesta Magi Ahura Mazda Zoroaster
Ahura Mazda
Who brought the Persian Empire to an end? Cyrus the Great Darius the Great Zarathustra Alexander the Great
Alexander the Great
Whom did Aristotle tutor? King Agamemnon Pericles Plato Alexander the Great
Alexander the Great
Which of the following correctly matches the work to its author? Iliad - Euripedes Antigone - Sophocles Odyssey - Aeschylus The Republic - Aristophanes
Antigone - Sophocles
Which of the following belongs to the Semitic language family? Arabic Germanic Hellenic Celtic
Arabic
Iran means "land of the __________." Persians Aryans Greeks Sumerians
Aryans
The Parthenon was a temple dedicated to __________. Zeus Athena Apollo Hera
Athena
Which of the following developed a democracy? Macedonia Athens Sparta Persia
Athens
Which of the following founded the Delian League? Corinth Sparta Thebes Athens
Athens
The Ordinance of Good Regulations reflects the influence of __________ culture on the Persian Empire. Roman Babylonian Indian Chinese
Babylonian
Which of the following did the Medes and Persians share in common? Both settled in river valleys. Both spoke Farsi. Both banned Zoroastrianism. Both were satraps.
Both spoke Farsi.
Mahayana and Hinayana refer to the two branches of __________. Judaism Jainism Buddhism Hinduism
Buddhism
Which of the following correctly matches the religion to its founder? Jainism - Chandragupta Maurya Buddhism - Siddhartha Gautama Hinduism - Mahavira Islam - Kanishka
Buddhism - Siddhartha Gautama
While the Mauryan Empire is associated with __________, the Gupta Empire is associated with __________. Harappa; Mohenjo-Daro the north; the south the Aryans; the Dravidians Buddhism; Hinduism
Buddhism; Hinduism
China's interactions with the pastoral nomads in __________ contributed to the development of Chinese warfare, farming, and commerce. North Africa Europe Australia Central Asia
Central Asia
The Silk Road refers to a network of trails that connected trading towns across __________. Central Asia North Africa Western Europe Eastern Europe
Central Asia
Which of the following became the official ideology of the Han dynasty? Confucianism Daoism Buddhism Legalism
Confucianism
Who would most likely support the view of the universe put forth by Aristarchus? Copernicus Ptolemy Homer Aristotle
Copernicus
The core idea of which philosophy is reflected in this statement: "The way that can be spoken of is not the true Way"? Legalism Daoism Buddhism Confucianism
Daoism
Who crushed the Ionian revolt in 494 B.C.E.? Cyaxares Cyrus Darius Tomyris
Darius
The Achaemenid dynasty came to an end with the death of __________. Darius III Khusrau II Artaxerxes III Philip II
Darius III
Which of the following correctly matches the king to his accomplishment? Solomon - conquered Judah David - established Jerusalem as the capital Saul - decisively defeated the Philistines Ramses II - united the Israelites
David - established Jerusalem as the capital
Which of the following has impeded connections between the northern and southern halves of the Indian subcontinent? Hindu Kush Mountains Deccan Plateau Himalaya Mountains Ganges Valley
Deccan Plateau
The Eleusinian Mysteries were rituals devoted to __________. Athena Demeter Hera Aphrodite
Demeter
Who is credited with creating the first Greek legal code? Solon Pericles Homer Draco
Draco
Hindus regarded the __________ as a sacred river. Indus Tigris Ganges Nile
Ganges
One of Shihuangdi's most famous legacies was the __________. Silk Road Upanishads Great Wall Avesta
Great Wall
The governance of the post-Alexandrian empires was in the hands of which group? Greeks Persians Indians Egyptians
Greeks
Which of the following correctly matches the ruler to the kingdom he headed? Sargon - Kush Saul - Egypt Hammurabi - Babylon Tutankhamon - Israel
Hammurabi - Babylon
Liu Bang was the founder of which dynasty? Han Qin Xia Shang
Han
The Silk Road was established during the __________ dynasty. Shang Zhou Han Qin
Han
Which of the following offers evidence of connections between the Indus Valley civilization and West Asia? Enkidu is featured as an incarnation of Vishnu in the Ramayana. Hindu gods appear in the Epic of Gilgamesh. Harappan clay seals have been found near the Tigris and Euphrates. Buddhist stupas dot the landscape of Mesopotamia.
Harappan clay seals have been found near the Tigris and Euphrates.
Which of the following offers accounts of Mycenae? History of the Peloponnesian War Iliad Antigone The Republic
Iliad
The fall of the Persian Empire paved the way for the emergence of a new empire in __________. Greece China India Iran
India
The widespread use of horses in Eurasia can be attributed to the migrations of __________. Bantu speakers Egyptians Israelites Indo-Europeans
Indo-Europeans
Which of the following marked the eastern extent of Alexander's empire? Indus River Zagros Mountains Granicus River Tigris River
Indus River
Which of the following reflects a central idea of Legalism? Regular sacrifice of animals and slaves is necessary to appease the ancestral spirits. Instilling fear and discipline will deter selfish and savage actions inherent in human nature. People are innately good and should be treated with compassion and respect. Inner peace is achieved by withdrawing from society and achieving harmony with nature.
Instilling fear and discipline will deter selfish and savage actions inherent in human nature.
The revolt of city-states in __________ paved the way for war between the Persians and Greeks. Macedon Thessaly Ionia Illyria
Ionia
In the King's Peace, the Persian emperor Artaxerxes regained control of the __________. Royal Road Silk Road Seleucid kingdom Ionian city-states
Ionian city-states
Which of the following correctly matches the ruler to the dynasty he founded? King You - Qin Emperor Gaozu - Shang King Wu - Zhou First Emperor - Xia
King Wu - Zhou
Buddhism spread beyond India during the __________ Empire. Egyptian Persian Gupta Kushan
Kushan
Shihuangdi, or the First Emperor, was most influenced by the ideas associated with __________. Daoism Buddhism Confucianism Legalism
Legalism
Which belief system emerged in China? Judaism Legalism Jainism Buddhism
Legalism
The Battle of Issus ended in a victory for __________. the Seleucid Empire the Persian Empire Sparta Macedonia
Macedonia
Which group successfully thwarted the Persians? Babylonians Assyrians Egyptians Massagetae
Massagetae
In the sixth century B.C.E., Nubian rulers made which city the base of their kingdom? Jerusalem Carthage Meroë Tyre
Meroë
Mycenaean culture shows evidence of the influence of which culture? Minoan Egyptian Indian Persian
Minoan
One of the centers of early Indian civilization was the city of __________. Mohenjo-Daro Babylon Pataliputra Nineveh
Mohenjo-Daro
What was the name of the city that was the center of the Assyrian Empire? Ur Uruk Nineveh Meroë
Nineveh
The period of pyramid building occurred during the __________. Middle Kingdom Second Intermediate Period First Intermediate Period Old Kingdom
Old Kingdom
Which conflict was Thucydides referring to when he stated, "The thing that made war inevitable was the growth of Athenian power and the fear this caused in Sparta"? Persian Wars Trojan War Peloponnesian War Ionian Revolt
Peloponnesian War
Which ruler is associated with the height of Athenian power? Alexander the Great Pericles Odysseus King Midas
Pericles
Which of the following reflects the relationship between politics and religion in the Persian Empire during the reign of Darius the Great? Persian emperors claimed to be acting on behalf of Ahura Mazda. Persian emperors traced their ancestry to Zarathustra. Those who did not follow Zoroastrianism had to pay a special tax. Conquered peoples were forced to convert to Zoroastrianism.
Persian emperors claimed to be acting on behalf of Ahura Mazda.
In the sixth century B.C.E., India was invaded and conquered by the __________. Macedonians Greeks Persians Kushans
Persians
The weakened state of Athens and Thebes in the aftermath of the Peloponnesian War made it easier for which ruler to conquer them? Pericles Philip II Achilles Agamemnon
Philip II
Which of the following correctly matches the ruler to the kingdom he ruled? Philip II - Macedon Shapur - Medes Hammurabi - Bactria Xerxes - Seleucid
Philip II - Macedon
What is another name for the Great Ice Age? Neolithic period Fertile Crescent Agricultural Revolution Pleistocene epoch
Pleistocene epoch
Which of the following is an Indian epic that is still widely read and influential today? Vedas Ramayana Hebrew Bible Epic of Gilgamesh
Ramayana
Which of the following explains why most Hindus regarded marriage and parenthood as moral obligations? Reproduction was seen as essential to reincarnation. The single life provided time for self-reflection. Taking care of elders was a sacred duty for Hindus. Hindus revered the Ganges and cattle.
Reproduction was seen as essential to reincarnation.
The popularity of silk clothing among the wealthy in Rome provides evidence that __________. Roman influence reached as far east as the South China Sea the Romans were the first to manufacture silk on a large scale Rome and China were connected through long-distance trade Romans had direct contact with the peoples of Southeast Asia
Rome and China were connected through long-distance trade
During the Archaic Period, Greeks established settlements in what is today __________. Iran Sicily India Britain
Sicily
Israel reached its height of power and splendor during the reign of __________. Saul Solomon Moses David
Solomon
Which of the following led the Peloponnesian League? Crete Troy Sparta Athens
Sparta
What made the Phoenician system of writing easier to learn and use? Cuneiform represented ideas. Hieroglyphs represented phrases. Symbols represented sounds. Vowels represented sentences.
Symbols represented sounds.
Which of the following reflects the enduring legacy of the Han dynasty? The Han rulers made Legalism the official ideology of China. The Chinese refer to themselves as the Han people. The Han rulers introduced the idea of the Mandate of Heaven. Construction of the Great Wall of China began during the Han dynasty.
The Chinese refer to themselves as the Han people.
Which battle during the Persian Wars was a defeat for Sparta? Thermopylae Persepolis Salamis Marathon
Thermopylae
Which of the following best characterizes the relationship between Homo sapiens and Neanderthals? Neanderthals evolved from Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens replaced Neanderthals in Africa. They are different hominid species who may have interacted. They were the same species.
They are different hominid species who may have interacted.
The city-states of the early Sumerian civilization arose between the __________ rivers. Tigris and Euphrates Indus and Ganges Yangzi and Yellow Nile and Niger
Tigris and Euphrates
Which of the following best describes the ruling philosophy of Cyrus the Great? Treat people well, and they will not rebel. Enslavement is key to controlling conquered peoples. Force is the best way to get people to obey. Uniformity in belief is required for political unity.
Treat people well, and they will not rebel.
Scholars have surmised that farming first began in __________. Eastern Europe Australia North Africa West Asia
West Asia
The desolate conditions in southwest China are a stark contrast to the fertile conditions in the __________. Mongolian Plateau Gobi Desert Yangzi river valley mountains of Tibet
Yangzi river valley
People who sought to restore their body's yin and yang balance would most likely seek the services of a(n) __________. acupuncturist astronomer bureaucrat scholar
acupuncturist
Which of the following is pointed to as evidence of the subordinate status of women in post-Vedic times? abolition of sati remarriage of widows freedom of marriage adoption of purdah
adoption of purdah
The Bantu expansion contributed to the spread of __________ throughout sub-Saharan Africa. hieroglyphics monotheism agriculture foraging
agriculture
Complex societies and trading networks first emerged in which part of Africa? on the eastern plains in the central rain forests in the southwestern desert region along the Nile River
along the Nile River
Which of the following was a feature of the government of both Sparta and Athens? an assembly made up of adult male citizens an oligarchy made up of women and slaves a monarchy entrusted with enforcing the laws a democracy based on political equality
an assembly made up of adult male citizens
The rituals performed at graves and shrines for dead relatives reflected the Chinese practice of __________. ancestor veneration yin and yang civil service dynastic cycle
ancestor veneration
Which of the following was widely practiced in sub-Saharan Africa and China? mummification Islam monotheism ancestor veneration
ancestor veneration
What was depicted in the cave art of the Paleolithic period? farms shrines cities animals
animals
Evidence of the existence of the Xia dynasty has been provided by __________. archeological excavations foreign accounts oracle bones written records from that era
archeological excavations
In contrast to the works of Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripedes, the works of Aristophanes __________. are tragedies are comedies examine human personality acknowledge divine law
are comedies
After the advent of agriculture, nomadic foraging behavior persisted in the __________. grasslands of the Sudan valleys of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers arid plains and deserts of Australia swamplands of New Guinea
arid plains and deserts of Australia
Which of the following provides evidence of the influence of Egypt's culture on Nubia? rejection of the practice of entombing rulers beneath pyramids development of iron smelting technology shift from horses to camels as animals used for transport blending of Amon-Re and Isis into the Nubian religion
blending of Amon-Re and Isis into the Nubian religion
Archeological evidence indicates that Paleolithic peoples __________. practiced agriculture buried their dead developed writing systems lived in isolation
buried their dead
In contrast to the religion followed by the Persian emperors, Greek religion was __________. defined by a sacred text institutionalized in a church focused on social justice centered on many gods
centered on many gods
China's exam system was a key tool used to support the __________. merchant class central government local warlords aristocratic landowners
central government
Which of the following is a defining characteristic of a state? foraging bands nomadic practices central government social equality
central government
Which of the following took over some of the functions of family and community leaders as societies increased in size and complexity? foraging bands centralized governments pastoral nomads hunting packs
centralized governments
Mastery of the Confucian classics was a prerequisite for a job in the __________. arts civil service military medical field
civil service
What term is used to describe a very large, complex society with widely shared customs, institutions, and beliefs? civilization hominin kinship race
civilization
Which of the following exemplifies Hinduism's ability to adapt to changing needs and desires? worship of Muhammad as the founder of Hinduism incorporation of Jesus into the Hindu pantheon of gods designation of Confucius as the "enlightened one" co-opting of the Buddha as an incarnation of the Hindu god Vishnu
co-opting of the Buddha as an incarnation of the Hindu god Vishnu
Which of the following correctly identifies the group with its varna? untouchables - Brahmins priests - Kshatriya commoners- Vaishya warriors - Shudra
commoners- Vaishya
The Confucian social order ranked groups based on their __________. ability to make money contribution to society skill on the battlefield control of trade routes
contribution to society
Which of the following correctly matches the crop to the place where it was first cultivated? corn (maize) - Mexico millet - New Guinea flax - Sudan rice - Peru
corn (maize) - Mexico
What term is used to describe the binding agreement between the God of Israel and his "Chosen People"? dowry polygyny ziggurat covenant
covenant
Which of the following is a unique feature of human development? cultural adaptation migration patterns biological evolution foraging practices
cultural adaptation
The Sumerian civilization developed a writing system known as __________. cuneiform scribe hieroglyphic steppe
cuneiform
The Confucian virtue of filial piety refers to the __________. renunciation of all material possessions devotion that a son owed his father etiquette by which people treat one another kindness with which a ruler treated his subjects
devotion that a son owed his father
The domestication of animals made farmers more vulnerable to __________. flood disease drought famine
disease
Which of the following is a belief of Zoroastrianism that is also central in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam? worship of nature divine judgment ancestor veneration reincarnation
divine judgment
Which of the following was of central importance in traditional Chinese governance? democratic values social equality individual liberty dynastic rule
dynastic rule
China's two great rivers both lie in the __________. desert south east north
east
Homosexuality was an acceptable practice among which segment of Greek society? slaves elite women commoners
elite
King Sargon of Akkad is credited with establishing the first __________. legal code religion empire city-state
empire
Cultural differences among humans are mostly due to which of the following? environmental conditions racial categorization genetic mutations biological evolution
environmental conditions
Palace intrigues between royal in-laws and __________ weakened the Han dynasty. eunuchs nomads landlords artisans
eunuchs
In Zoroastrianism, Ahriman represents __________. heaven light purity evil
evil
Which of the following provides evidence of the emergence of organized religion in early towns and cities? sketches on cave walls excavations of shrines Venus figurines hominin bands
excavations of shrines
Which of the following was a consequence of the Persian conquests? abolition of slavery and polygamy spread of peasant revolts intensification of religious intolerance expansion of international trade
expansion of international trade
The development of towns and cities depended on __________. herding metalworking farming foraging
farming
Which of the following best describes Harappan society around 1700 B.C.E.? commercial hub farming villages military fortress imperial capital
farming villages
Unlike Hellenic culture, Hellenistic culture __________. rejected science and philosophy featured non-Greek elements was more inward-looking made no lasting impact
featured non-Greek elements
During the Pleistocene epoch, Homo sapiens migrated in search of __________. food and game religious salvation wealth and power political stability
food and game
Most slaves in Greece were __________. tyrants oligarchs native-born foreign-born
foreign-born
In contrast to West Asian and Egyptian gods, the God that Jews worshipped was __________. forgiving vengeful fickle human
forgiving
In China, rulers were believed to hold the Mandate of Heaven as long as they __________. controlled the Silk Road governed justly and humanely oppressed the people designated an heir from another dynasty
governed justly and humanely
The Chinese concept of yin and yang emphasized __________. harmony science law conflict
harmony
Which of the following was the principal activity of pastoral nomads? herding foraging fishing farming
herding
What was the writing system created by Egyptians called? papyrus animism cuneiform hieroglyphics
hieroglyphics
Which of these exemplifies Shihuangdi's sense of self-importance? his letters Daodejing Analects his tomb
his tomb
Which of the following was a practice that spread from Central Asia to China? ancestor veneration silkworm cultivation horseback riding dynastic rule
horseback riding
In their appearance and actions, Greek gods and goddesses resembled __________. cosmic phenomena natural forces animals humans
humans
In contrast to Egyptian, Persian, and Chinese art, Greek art portrayed humans __________. in action as demons as spirits in artificial poses
in action
What feature distinguished Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro from cities in ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia? indoor plumbing cosmopolitan culture practice of agriculture proximity to rivers
indoor plumbing
Which best describes the Code of Manu? system of numeric notations instructions for virtuous behavior guide to self-awareness punishments for various crimes
instructions for virtuous behavior
Scholars believe that foraging groups during the Paleolithic period __________. interacted with one another established formal diplomatic relations followed an organized religion developed agriculture
interacted with one another
The Hittites are credited with developing __________. mummification ironworking writing monotheism
ironworking
In contrast to the Indus River, the Ganges River __________. flows west is less predictable is more predictable flows north
is more predictable
What contributed to the Parthian Empire's importance as a crossroad for cultural and economic exchanges? its use of satraps to administer the empire its endorsement of the circle of equity its strategic location along the Silk Road its adoption of Zoroastrianism as the official religion
its strategic location along the Silk Road
Which term refers to subcastes in Indian society? ahimsa varnas sati jatis
jatis
Which of the following was a principle central to the Indian worldview? karma stupa purdah sati
karma
Membership in foraging societies was based on __________. age religion kinship race
kinship
Which of the following was regarded as a valuable asset in agricultural societies? wildlife fossils weeds land
land
Scholars use the terms Aryan and Dravidian to refer to __________ groups. language political social religious
language
Which of the following is an element of culture? fossils languages famines excavations
languages
In contrast to foraging and nomadic societies, agricultural societies had __________. more varied foods larger populations fewer diseases more mobility
larger populations
Which of the following was viewed by the Chinese as a sign that the Han dynasty had lost its Mandate of Heaven? decisive defeat of the Xiongnu transition from serfdom to slavery locust infestations that destroyed crops redistribution of land to peasants
locust infestations that destroyed crops
In contrast to Athens, Sparta had a slave population that was mostly __________. male well-born female native-born
male
What are stupas? massive domed edifices constructed of stone shrines carved into mountainsides and hewn out of solid rock temples adorned with Hindu statues and reliefs statues of buddhas and bodhisattvas
massive domed edifices constructed of stone
Which of the following is an example of gender roles among early hominins? farmers as nomads men as hunters children as herders priests as gods
men as hunters
Which of the following best describes Spartan society? individualistic militaristic democratic extravagant
militaristic
In contrast to Jainism, Buddhism emphasized __________ in all things. asceticism violence extravagance moderation
moderation
Which group was in the best position to lead a life in strict adherence to Jainist teachings? monks herders warriors farmers
monks
In Sparta, women were valued for their role as __________. citizens oligarchs mothers warriors
mothers
Which of the following characterized the geographic backdrop for the development of Greek civilization? flat plateau mountain ranges river valley desert region
mountain ranges
What geographic feature defines the northern border of India? plateaus desert rivers mountains
mountains
In Indian society, caste determined one's __________. sexuality religion gender occupation
occupation
According to Greek mythology, the 12 major Greek gods lived __________. on Mount Parnassus on the Acropolis on Mount Olympus in the Parthenon
on Mount Olympus
In contrast to the civilizations that emerged in Mesopotamia, Egypt, India, and China, the Persian Empire developed __________. in a river valley along the coast on an island on an arid plateau
on an arid plateau
Which of the following is a feature of complex societies? small populations foraging lifestyle organized religion itinerant existence
organized religion
Which of the following is an example of cultural adaptation and diversity? people living in caves in mountainous regions people with darker skin in hotter regions people with lighter skin in northern regions people with more body hair in colder regions
people living in caves in mountainous regions
Which term refers to the rulers of Egypt? colonies pharaohs hieroglyphics ziggurats
pharaohs
What term is used to describe the political organization of Greek civilization? polis archons empire satrapy
polis
India's geographic diversity has contributed to its history of __________. political fragmentation social equality economic integration religious uniformity
political fragmentation
The intermediate periods in Egyptian history are best characterized as periods of __________. empire building political weakness military consolidation cultural decline
political weakness
The Epic of Gilgamesh reveals that early Mesopotamian religion was __________. matrilineal optimistic polytheistic monotheistic
polytheistic
Which of the following best describes the Yellow River? excellent for transport predictable course prone to flooding deep waterway
prone to flooding
Which of the following did Zoroastrianism encourage? withdrawal from society public service ascetic lifestyle paying penance
public service
The term samsara refers to the concept of __________. belief in the inherent goodness of all search for inner peace duty to one's caste reincarnation
reincarnation
What contributed to Egypt's decline during the reign of Amenhotep IV? natural disasters military expansion religious reform political intrigue
religious reform
Which of the following worked to the advantage of the Persian Empire during the Peloponnesian War? popular support for Persian rule familiarity with the turf of the Greek mainland Greek appreciation of Persian culture rivalry among Greek city-states
rivalry among Greek city-states
The early states all originated in __________. mountain ranges desert regions river valleys glacial areas
river valleys
The Sasanian concept of the circle of equity began and ended with the __________. satraps ruler gods people
ruler
Darius divided the Persian Empire into 20 administrative units called __________. temples cults city-states satrapies
satrapies
Which of the following formed the core of the administrative system created by Darius the Great? priests satraps slaves nomads
satraps
Which region of Africa provides favorable conditions for farming and herding? savannah north and south of the rain forests southwestern desert region eastern mountain ranges tropical rain forests near the equator
savannah north and south of the rain forests
An important result of the Persian Wars was the strengthening of Greek __________. arbitrary rule democracy unity self-confidence
self-confidence
Which of the following animals were domesticated during the Neolithic Agricultural Revolution? mammoths bears sheep lions
sheep
The Phoenicians traveled primarily on __________. horses foot camels ships
ships
Which of the following territories did Darius add to the Persian Empire? southeastern Africa southwestern India northeastern China northwestern Europe
southwestern India
Which of the following best describes Indian society? egalitarian stratified unstable secular
stratified
Which of the following is regarded as the most significant contribution of the Hebrew heritage to world history? the construction of ziggurats the concept of a single divinity the process of mummification the development of ironworking
the concept of a single divinity
Which of the following is evidence supporting the theory that agriculture spread from West Asia to India? the settlements at Jericho and Catal Huyuk the cave paintings discovered in Australia the cultivation of wheat and barley in the Indus Valley the emergence of the first states in Ur and Uruk
the cultivation of wheat and barley in the Indus Valley
Which of the following reflects the influence of the spirituality of India's local population on Aryan religion? the belief in one supreme god the belief in white supremacy the political dominance of warrior kings the emphasis on nature's cycles of destruction and rebirth
the emphasis on nature's cycles of destruction and rebirth
Which of the following provides evidence of Hebrew cultural connections with Mesopotamia? the practice of polygyny in Israel and Kush the flood narrative in the Bible and the Epic of Gilgamesh the construction of ziggurats in Jerusalem the centrality of animism in the Hebrew Bible
the flood narrative in the Bible and the Epic of Gilgamesh
Which of the following reflects a central tenet of Daoism? the importance of public service the use of punishments in governance the role of education in moral improvement the focus on living in harmony with nature
the focus on living in harmony with nature
Which of the following paved the way for the Era of Warring States? the ideological conflict between Legalists and Daoists the political influence of farmers, artisans, and merchants the new connections created through long-distance trade the growing wealth and power of nobles in their domains
the growing wealth and power of nobles in their domains
Which part of China enjoys a warm climate, long growing season, and abundant rainfall? the southwest the southeast the northwest the northeast
the southeast
Which of the following was a legacy of Alexander's empire? the creation of institutions that unified his vast empire the disruption of connections linking Europe, Asia, and Africa the spread of Greek culture throughout Southwest Asia the model of kingship based on Plato's ideal of the philosopher-king
the spread of Greek culture throughout Southwest Asia
The Phoenicians connected West Asia with North Africa and __________. Indus river valley the Iranian plateau sub-Saharan Africa the western Mediterranean
the western Mediterranean
Both Phoenicia and Carthage created empires based on __________. trade agriculture ironworking slavery
trade
Which of the following was considered an illegitimate method of governing a polis? monarchy aristocracy tyranny oligarchy
tyranny
Which of the following offers evidence of the influence of foreign cultures on the Mauryan Empire? popularity of the Mahabharata adoption of Jainism as the official religion use of Persian administrative methods role of the caste system in society
use of Persian administrative methods
Under the Peace of Callias, Ionia __________. came under Athenian rule was absorbed into Sparta was freed of Persian control was made a satrap
was freed of Persian control
Which of the following is an example of how Jains practiced ahimsa? waging wars against nonbelievers wearing face masks to avoid inhaling tiny flies following a diet rich in meats deliberately stepping on insects and plants
wearing face masks to avoid inhaling tiny flies
What did Plato consider to be the most important qualification for a ruler? militaristic charismatic well-educated wealthy
well-educated
Which of these is associated with the concept of yin? evil masculinity winter reason
winter
The "three submissions" applied to which group? merchants peasants women scholars
women
Oracle bones provide evidence that the Chinese had developed a __________. silk industry representative government writing system gunpowder formula
writing system