HIST Mid-term questions
The only way the earliest people could get to Australia and New Zealand was by
sea
The site at Mehrgarh is helpful in the
study early Neolithic in India.
Pericles did not
support going to war with Sparta.
Prophets were
teachers in ancient Israel.
Archaeological excavations of Megara Hyblaea showed
that Greek colonists were interested in urban planning and equality of citizens.
Difference in Yangshao and Longshan culture is
that Longshan was more complex.
Which document most emphasizes the importance of the individual pursuit of virtue? he Analects of Confucius The Book of Lord Shang The Laozi (Daodejing: "Classic of the Way and its Power") The Art of War (Sunzi)
the Analects of Confucius
During China's Han Dynasty, China established four military outposts in Korea that established control over
part of the peninsula, even as independent kingdoms and tribal confederations remained to the east and the south.
Desiccation encouraged
people to move close to the Nile River.
10. Rise of agriculture -
permanent settlements, social stratification, and religion and trade.
Monte Verde, Meadowcraft, and Page-Ladson are
possible sites of pre-10,000 BCE colonization in the Americas.
The pottery trade was
profitable for some Greek
The original purpose of the Delian League was to
protect the Greeks in Ionia from subsequent attacks from Persia
Difference between these words: Hominids and Hominins
- First one refers broadly to great apes and second refers to modern humans
Hammurabi's Code
- an eye for an eye
Buddha's first sermon
- life is suffering unless one reaches nirvana.
Significance of the Cup of Nestor is
-it contains the earliest known reference to the Homeric epics -it is one of the earliest examples of writing in the Greek alphabet -it exemplified the impressive mobility of the ancient Greeks
Which one most accurately describes the meaning of dharma for Brahmins? Just and enlightened governing. A society founded on Vedic principles and the varna and caste system. The teachings given in the Four Noble Truths. Renouncing violence and embracing the principle of non-injury to all beings.
A society founded on Vedic principles and the varna and caste system.
When they moved their capital to Meroe, the people in Kingdom of Kush saw all of the following developments EXCEPT: More rainfall. The ability to grow a wider variety of crops. A closer relationship with Egypt. A booming iron industry.
A closer relationship with Egypt
The correct order of the periods into which historians commonly divide Greek history.
The Bronze Age the Dark Ages Archaic Period Classical Period Hellenistic Period
Who was eligible for membership in the Athenian ekklesia? All citizen males The aristocracy only All citizens, male and female All residents of the city of Athens, regardless of citizenship status
All citizen males
How and why was Thebes able to take over the Greek world for a little over a decade in the early fourth century BCE? The Peloponnesian War had weakened both Athens and Sparta, creating a power vacuum Thebes introduced some improvements to the traditional hoplite phalanx The Sacred Band All of the above
All of the above
The transition to bipedalism allowed the earliest hominids to Walk upright Use their hands to make and use tools Become hunters and gatherers All of the above
All of the above
What is not a major source for studying the Shang Dynasty?
Almanacs and astrological charts.
The earliest dynasties in Chinese history first developed____________. Along the Yangzi River and in central China, where a warmer and wetter climate makes for productive rice agriculture. In Beijing, the capital of China today. Correct Answer Along the Yellow River and on the North China Plain, where the land and climate are suited to wheat and millet farming. On the Manchurian Plains, on land suited to hunting, farming, and fishing.
Along the Yellow River and on the North China Plain, where the land and climate are suited to wheat and millet farming
The heartland of Samudragupta's empire was located _____________________? Along the Indus River On the Deccan Plateau Along the Ganges River In the Punjab
Along the ganges river
The Epic of Gilgamesh suggests what about Mesopotamian views of the afterlife? Ancient Mesopotamians expected the afterlife to be generally miserable for everybody. Ancient Mesopotamians thought that only kings had an afterlife; everybody else just ceased to exist. Ancient Mesopotamians looked forward to the afterlife. They expected to be happy and content in the afterlife. Ancient Mesopotamians believed that only people who were kind and lived virtuously had access to an afterlife.
Ancient Mesopotamians expected the afterlife to be generally miserable for everybody
Which of the following was NOT true regarding the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers in ancient Mesopotamia: The Tigris and Euphrates Rivers both originated in the Taurus Mountains of eastern Anatolia. Ancient Mesopotamians used the rivers to trade; the rivers allowed them to bring many goods to their generally resource-poor region. The Tigris and Euphrates Rivers both flowed southward to empty into the Persian Gulf. Ancient Mesopotamians viewed the predictability of the rivers as a sign that the gods favored them.
Ancient Mesopotamians viewed the predictability of the rivers as a sign that the gods favored them.
How were archons appointed in Athens, and what was the length of their term of service? Appointed by lot from the aristocracy, served one year Appointed by lot from all eligible citizens, served one year Appointed by lot from all eligible citizens, served two years Elected from the aristocracy, served one year
Appointed by lot from all eligible citizens, served one year
The three stages into which historians divide the Peloponnesian War are Archidamian War, Age of the Plague, Siege and Blocade Stage Stage One, Stage Two, and Stage Three Stage Alpha, Stage Beta, and Stage Gamma Archidamian War, Peace of Nicias, Decelean War
Archidamian War, Peace of Nicias, Decelean War
State-sponsored monotheism
Armarna Period
The region directly across the Aegean Sea from mainland Greece, in modern-day Turkey was referred to as
Asia Minor in the Greek world
Which of the following was NOT one of the consequences of the plague at Athens during the Peloponnesian War? Athens lost Pericles, its best strategic thinker, to the plague Approximately 25% of the city's population died, which impacted the size of the Athenian army After Pericles' death, more hawkish leaders took the war in a different direction Athenians gained a mistrust of public water supply in the city, since they believed that was how the plague had spread
Athenians gained a mistrust of public water supply in the city, since they believed that was how the plague had spread
After the Qin Dynasty initiated the imperial era in Chinese history, the longest period of political fragmentation in China took place
Between the Han and Tang Dynasties, during the time when Buddhism first spread into China
What is the correct order of events? Last Glacial Maximum, Paleo-Eskimos appear in the Arctic, bi-pedal hominids in Africa, Homo habilis begins to use tools Last Glacial Maximum, bi-pedal hominids in Africa, Homo habilis begins to use tools, Homo sapiens expand out of Africa Bi-pedal hominids in Africa, Homo habilis begins to use tools, Homo sapiens expand out of Africa, humans begin to make pottery Bi-pedal hominids in Africa, humans begin to make pottery, Homo habilis begins to use tools, Homo sapiens expand out of Africa
Bi-pedal hominids in Africa, Homo habilis begins to use tools, Homo sapiens expand out of Africa, humans begin to make pottery
_____ allowed the earliest hominids to walk upright, use hands to make tools, and become hunters and gatherers.
Bipedalism
What were the consequences of the Battle of Sphacteria? Spartans surrendered to the Athenians for the first time ever It was a factor in bringing about the Peace of Nicias a few years later It ended the Peloponnesian War Both A and B
Both A and B Spartans surrendered to the Athenians for the first time ever and It was a factor in bringing about the Peace ofNicias a few years
What is not true about the capital city of the Xia Dynasty, Erlitou?
Burial sites indicate an egalitarian social structure.
If we assume that - as most experts do - that Erlitou was indeed the capital of the Xia Dynasty, which one of the following cannot be stated based on the archaeological evidence? Workshops indicate a Bronze Age civilization. A central, walled palace complex points to a further stage in state development along the Yellow River, from chiefdoms to the first kingdom. Burial sites indicate an egalitarian social structure, where farmers and ruling elites interacted as equals. Workshops were used to produce pottery.
Burial sites indicate an egalitarian social structure, where farmers and ruling elites interacted as equals.
The primary purpose of the Olympic Games was originally to Celebrate and worship the god Zeus Bring prominence to the city of Olympia Cement pan-Hellenic solidarity To celebrate athletes from all over the Greek world
Celebrate and worship the god Zeus
Throughout the ancient and medieval periods in India's history, the region of the world most important for developments in the subcontinent was________________________ Mainland Southeast Asia (today's Myanmar, Thailand, etc.) Central Asia Europe East Asia
Central Asia
_____ worked out a treaty with Alexander the Great
Chandragupta Maurya
Which one of the following is correctly chronologically ordered? Chandragupta Maurya, King Kanishka, Delhi Sultanate. Samudragupta, King Ashoka, Chola Kingdom. Chola Kingdom, Gupta Empire, Mauryan Empire. Siddartha Gautama, Rajaraja I, Kushan Kingdom.
Chandragupta Maurya, King Kanishka, Delhi Sultanate.
The founder of the first empire that unified most of the Indian subcontinent was ________________ King Bimbisara. Alexander the Great. King Ashoka. Chandragupta Maurya.
Chandragupta Maurya.
Which of the following regions did Alexander the Great NOT attempt to conquer? India The Persian Empire Egypt China
China
The most dominant state in East Asia during the seventh century was _______________. The Korean Silla Dynasty Japan Manchuria China's Tang Dynasty
China's Tang Dynasty
The most dominant state in East Asia during the 7th century was
China's Tang Dynasty.
The term "Oldowan Industry" refers to Chopping tools made of flaked and smashed quartz pebbles The earliest stone knives and saws The earliest hand axes Early military weaponry
Chopping tools made of flaked and smashed quartz pebbles
Your textbook points out that "civilization" has proven to be a potentially problematic word for people who study World History because "Civilization" is a loaded term, meaning that it can contain a value judgment. No one knows the origin of the word "civilization." Historians are unable to find rough equivalents to the word "civilization" in languages other than English. People living in ancient civilizations did not consider themselves to be "civilized."
Civilization" is a loaded term, meaning that it can contain a value judgment.
In the Tang Law Code, crimes committed against family members result in more severe punishment than ones committed against a stranger. As well, the punishment for a son harming his father was more severe than the opposite case. The importance of status in determining punishment most reflects the influence of ________. Buddhism Daoism Confucianism Legalism
Confucianism
Which one of the following statements is not true of the Eastern Zhou Dynasty and the Warring States Period? Confucius served as a hegemon at the court of the Zhou kings. Zhou feudal lords engaged in an escalating contest for power and prestige. The prestige and power of Zhou kings faded, and their dynasty was eventually extinguished. The level and scale of warfare increased.
Confucius served as a hegemon at the court of the Zhou kings.
Socrates described himself as the
Gadfly insect
Hammurabi's Code: Was written during the height of the Assyrian Empire. Was the first ever set of written laws. Contained the particularly influential law of retaliation, which became famous for its line that demands "an eye for an eye." All of the above.
Contained the particularly influential law of retaliation, which became famous for its line that demands "an eye for an eye."
Which one of the following is not one of the important legacies of the Qin Dynasty and the First Emperor of Qin? Invention of a title used by the emperors of China throughout China's imperial history. Creation of a stable political and social order by adopting and promoting Confucianism. Facilitation of commerce and communication through roadbuilding and the standardization of weights, measures, and the system of writing. Across the empire, establishment of a centralized bureaucracy that governed a hierarchical system of administrative units.
Creation of a stable political and social order by adopting and promoting Confucianism.
____ advocated the least materialistic approach to everyday life.
Cyncism
Which Hellenistic philosophy advocated the least materialistic approach to everyday life? Epicureanism Skepticism Stoicism Cynicism
Cynicism
While each Greek polis had its own dating system, what system did the Greeks adopt as a common pan-Hellenic way of dating events? Dating events by Olympiads - four-year Olympic cycles The Greeks refused to adopt a common way of dating events until the age of Alexander Dating events by time elapsed since Trojan War Dating events from foundation of the oracle at Delphi
Dating events by Olympiads - four-year Olympic cycles
How did desiccation in Northeast Africa contribute to the rise of civilizations in Egypt and Nubia? Desiccation led to the domestication of animals in Northeast Africa. Desiccation led to more rainfall so crops grew better. Desiccation provided people with more resources so they began to trade. Desiccation encouraged people to move closer to the Nile River
Desiccation encouraged people to move closer to the Nile River
Which of the following was NOT a result of the Persian Wars? The wars created a stronger than before sense of Pan-Hellenic identity among the Greeks The Greeks demonstrated their superiority over Persians both on land and on sea The Athenians built a military reputation that rivaled that of the Spartans Despite the loss in Greece proper, the wars resulted in a growth in territory for the Persians in Asia Minor
Despite the loss in Greece proper, the wars resulted in a growth in territory for the Persians in Asia Minor
The concept that refers to the rules pertaining to a particular caste is__________________ Karma Atman Dharma Four Noble Truths
Dharma
All of the following were associated with the Kerma EXCEPT which one? Trade with ancient Egypt The Western Deffufa Dozens of large cities The Eastern Cemetery
Dozens of large cities
Which one of the following is not true of Confucius? He was born to a family of minor nobility during the Eastern Zhou and just prior to the Warring States Period. He believed that he was living in a time when civilization was collapsing. During his lifetime, he realized his political aspirations by serving in high office as the advisor to a feudal lord. Most of what we know about him comes from a record of conversations he held with his students that was written down after his death.
During his lifetime, he realized his political aspirations by serving in high office as the advisor to a feudal lord.
When did the pharaohs and the Egyptian elite use the Valley of Kings as their preferred burial site? During the New Kingdom During the First Intermediate Period During the Old Kingdom During the Middle Kingdom
During the New Kingdom
Which of the following is not one of the important features of Hinduism in the early centuries of the Common Era (in other words, the early first millennium CE)? Devotion to supreme deities and their avatars. Elevation of the deity Indra to the position of supreme creator. The sacrificial religion of the Brahmins. The caste system and the notion of dharma.
Elevation of the deity Indra to the position of supreme creator.
Which of the following was NOT a consequence of Alexander's campaigns and rule? Spreading of Greek culture farther than ever before The rise of the Mauryan Empire in India Establishment of a stronger Greek presence in Egypt, especially the city of Alexandria Establishment of a strong, unified Greek empire, which lasted long after Alexander's death
Establishment of a strong, unified Greek empire, which lasted long after Alexander's death
___ is considered the founder of geometry
Euclid
Extensive swordtraining for hand-to-hand combat was part of the military improvements that Philip II made to the Macedonian army. T or F
False
Mahmud of Ghazna seeked to forcibly convert the Hindu popluations. T or F
False
Nubian kingdoms were slave colonies of the ancient Egyptians T or F
False
Sargon of Akkad created a state religion that recognized him as destined to rule because he was the son of god. T or F
False
Scandinavia was closely linked to South Asia by Silk Road and Indian Ocean trade routes. T or F
False
The Yellow River is a boundary of the Korean Peninsula. True or False
False
The ancient Greeks found any colonies in Northern Italy during the Archaic period T or F
False
Western Zhou rulers converted territory into counties so that the magistrates elevated from the ranks of commoners could be assigned to them. T or F
False
Bone knives and other cutting tools are archaeological evidence from Dolni Vetonice in the Czech Republic. T or F
False, they are not
The First Emperor of Qin______________________________. as one of China's Warring States Period kings, desired to unify the Chinese cultural realm under one monarch, but he failed to achieve his goals. Relied heavily on the philosophy of Buddhism to govern his realm. had inherited the throne of one of the weakest of the Warring States Period kingdoms and yet was, by relying on Confucian political philosophy, able to overthrow all of the others. Forged a large territorial state that was administered by a centralized monarchy.
Forged a large territorial state that was administered by a centralized monarchy.
Which of the following would not be correct regarding differences between the Mauryan Empire and Gupta Empire? The Mauryan Empire was larger than the Gupta Empire. Gupta rulers sought to impose a more direct form of rule over their territory than did the Mauryan kings. We have more in the way of classical art and literature from the Gupta than the Mauryan Empire. The Mauryan Empire was founded about 600 years before the Gupta Empire.
Gupta rulers sought to impose a more direct form of rule over their territory than did the Mauryan kings.
The study of the order of the universe and how it worked was a fascination of
Hellenistic scientists
Which religious tradition speculated that the individual should seek liberation by discovering his/her soul and its identity with Brahman? Daoism Buddhism Hinduism Islam
Hinduism
What was the main reason that Socrates was condemned to death? His connections to the oligarchs who had previously overthrown the democracy Trick question: he was not condemned to death He was seen as a traitor to the city, because of his connections to Sparta The Athenians misunderstood his teachings
His connections to the oligarchs who had previously overthrown the democracy
first to use fire
Homo erectus
the earliest hominids to use tools.
Homo habilis
Which hominid became stockier and more powerful in build, in order to deal with the harsher glacial climate of the Pleistocene epoch? Homo neandarthalensis Homo sapiens Homo habilis Homo erectus
Homo neandarthalensis
Which species was the first to supplement foraging for food with fishing, thus switching from a mostly plant diet to something more sophisticated? Homo astrolopithecus Homo habilis Homo erectus Homo sapiens
Homo sapiens
The most important archaeological evidence for the early origins of the Japanese imperial line are __________________? Iron swords found in northwestern Kyushu. Palace ruins in central Japan. Large, keyhole-shaped, mounded tombs. Cord-marked pottery decorated with inscribed symbols.
Large, keyhole-shaped, mounded tombs.
Which one of the following countries would not be considered part of East Asia? China Korea India Japan
India
In addition to containing a famous law code, Hammurabi's Code also: Identified Hammurabi as a god. He ruled his empire as a priest-king. Intended to unify people within the empire and establish common standards of acceptable behavior. Showed that everyone would be treated equally; it had the same punishments for everyone, regardless of his/her social status. Included an income-based tax code and set up a system to draft young men into the military.
Intended to unify people within the empire and establish common standards of acceptable behavior.
Which one of the following was not an important element influencing the political development of Korea during the Three Kingdoms and Silla Dynasty? Martial traditions held by warrior elites in these Korean states. Korea's geographical location vis-à-vis China and Japan. Invasions by Japanese warrior elites during Japan's Yayoi Period. Buddhist notions of rulership, according to which rulers might style themselves as living Buddhas.
Invasions by Japanese warrior elites during Japan's Yayoi Period.
Thebans defeated Spartans at the Battle of
Leuctra
a syllabic script that the Mycenean civilization used to keep palace records.
Linear B
Which one of the following is not true of Mohenjo-Daro? Structures were principally composed of mudbricks and bricks baked in kilns. It had residential and commercial sectors laid out on a grid resembling city blocks. It lacked structures for moving sewage out of the city. It was located along the lower reaches of the Indus River.
It lacked structures for moving sewage out of the city.
In ___ widespread rice paddy agriculture began during the Yayoi Period.
Japan
One of the earliest human settlements known to have built a protective wall of mud-bricks was Jerusalem Monte Verde Çatalhüyük Jericho
Jericho
used mud bricks.
Jericho
Probably best remembered for defeating Goliath, this king of a unified Israel was a "warrior king," who contributed to the Book of Psalms and began to build Jerusalem into the capital city of the Israelites. King Solomon King Saul King Josiah King David
King David
Sumerian city-states generally shared all of the following characteristics EXCEPT: Each city had a temple complex or a ziggurat as the visual focus of its urban landscape. Sumerian city-states had social stratification. A small segment of the population acted as rulers and religious leaders, most people were farmers, other people specialized in further skills (like certain crafts), and likely some people were considered slaves. Sumerians believed that their entire city belonged to its main deity. This main deity usually became part of the defining identity of each city. Kings dominated the Sumerian city-states and created large empires by 5,000 BCE.
Kings dominated the Sumerian city-states and created large empires by 5,000 BCE.
The Art of War (Sunzi) places the greatest emphasis on ______________ Weapons and technology Knowledge of one's own as well as the enemy's strengths and weaknesses The size of the military, most importantly the number of foot soldiers and cavalry the use of propaganda
Knowledge of one's own as well as the enemy's strengths and weaknesse
Which one of the following is true regarding how the relationship between China and Korea differed from the relationship between China and Japan? The Japanese state was more directly impact by Chinese military aggression than Korean states were. Neither state was impacted by developments in Tang China, so the relationships were not different. Both Korean states and Japan were invaded by China's Tang Dynasty and hence equally impacted in their political development. Korean states were more directly impacted by Chinese military aggression than was the Japanese state.
Korean states were more directly impacted by Chinese military aggression than was the Japanese state
Which of the following is not a central feature of the early medieval age in India's history? Mahayana Buddhism develops into a political ideology that medieval kings use to justify their rule. Some rulers enhance their power by presenting themselves as devotees of Hindu deities and enforcers of dharma. Kingdoms often governed their territory according to a political pattern that has been labeled Indian feudalism. Muslim Arab and Turkic rulers begin to make incursions into the subcontinent and establish Islamic states.
Mahayana Buddhism develops into a political ideology that medieval kings use to justify their rule.
The Younger Dryas event caused Humans to migrate out of Syria Scarcity of animals for hunting in the Middle East A mini Ice Age Many wild food staples in Syria to disappear
Many wild food staples in Syria to disappear
All of the following were associated with the Kerma EXCEPT which one? Well-developed industries in mining, metalworking, and pottery A cattle culture Agricultural surpluses Meroitic
Meroitic
All of the following were true about cuneiform in ancient Mesopotamia EXCEPT: Most people were literate and knew how to write in cuneiform. Cuneiform was a written script of wedge shaped marks. The Sumerian King List was recorded in cuneiform. Sumerians developed cuneiform.
Most people were literate and knew how to write in cuneiform.
From the Han through the Song Dynasties, the greatest external threat to China was _____________. European explorers who arrived on the shores of China with gunboats and imposed unequal treaties on the Chinese government. Burmese warlords who repeatedly made incursions into southeast China. Nomadic pastoralists living on the steppe lands to the north of China. Japanese pirates that raided the coast of Japan and sailed inland to plunder Chinese towns and cities.
Nomadic pastoralists living on the steppe lands to the north of China.
Which document does not concern itself with political thought and governing? The Book of Lord Shang The Art of War (Sunzi) The Analects of Confucius The Laozi (Daodejing: "Classic of the Way and its Power") None of them. They all touch upon how a sage-king/ruler rules or should rule.
None of them. They all touch upon how a sage-king/ruler rules or should rule.
In which of the following regions did the ancient Greeks did NOT found any colonies during the Archaic period? Sicily Southern Italy Northern Italy The Black Sea coast
Northern Italy
The Sumerian King List shows: There was no conflict or war in ancient Mesopotamia. Both men and women regularly served as kings. Kings distanced themselves from priests and priestesses. Kings considered religious beliefs to be dangerous. Only rulers who had established control over multiple city-states were considered kings.
Only rulers who had established control over multiple city-states were considered kings.
Shinto ___________________________________. Originated in Shang Dynasty China, and is characterized primarily by ancestor worship. Is the religious tradition native to Korea. Originated as a branch of Buddhism in China but then migrated to Japan, where it was assimilated to Japanese culture and indigenized. Originated in prehistoric Japan as reverence for deities and spirits primarily associated with natural phenomena.
Originated in prehistoric Japan as reverence for deities and spirits primarily associated with natural phenomena
In terms of its origins as a word, "India" first referred to _____________________. Southeast Asia People living on lands lying beyond the Indus River Pakistan The nation of India
People living on lands lying beyond the Indus River
Which one of the following is not a geographical feature of the Indian subcontinent? Plains located to the south of the Himalaya are lacking in rivers. Mountain ranges and narrow coastal plains line the peninsula. It is ringed by mountains to the north. The peninsula is surrounded by three major bodies of water - two seas and one ocean.
Plains located to the south of the Himalaya are lacking in rivers.
The most successful and longest lasting of the kingdoms that emerged out of Alexander's empire was Antigonid Syria Ptolemaic Egypt The Kingdom of Macedon The Seleucid Empire
Ptolemaic Egypt
Which of the following was NOT a feature of the Last Glacial Maximum? Rainfall rates around the world from year to year were predictable Temperatures were unpredictable Average temperatures dropped by as much as 57 degrees F Regions that are now fertile farmlands were covered in ice
Rainfall rates around the world from year to year were predictable
Evidence located of 1st hominid excursion to Europe.
Rome
In terms of chronology, which one of the following sets has the dynasties in the correct order from the earliest to the latest (even if they don't follow in succession)? Shang Dynasty, Qin Dynasty, Yuan Dynasty Zhou Dynasty, Song Dynasty, Tang Dynasty Tang Dynasty, Qin Dynasty, Yuan Dynasty Xia Dynasty, Tang Dynasty, Han Dynasty
Shang Dynasty, Qin Dynasty, Yuan Dynasty
Correct order of dynasties from earliest to latest (even if they don't follow in succession):
Shang, Qin, and Yuan
___ originated in prehistoric Japan as reverence for deities and spirits primarily associated with natural phenomena.
Shinto
a school of philosophy argued that it was impossible for humans to reach any accurate conclusions about the world, and thus they key to happiness was to stop trying
Skepticism
Which Greek city-state legally allowed a man to ask permission from another man to father a child with his wife? Sparta Athens Thebes None!
Sparta
What was the historical significance of the Battle of Marathon? The Athenians' victory over King Darius' Persian army marked the end of the First Persian invasion of Greece The Spartans' victory of King Darius' Persian army marked the end of the First Persian invasion of Greece It showed the military superiority of the Spartans to all other Greeks It showed the military superiority of the Persians over the Greeks
The Athenians' victory over King Darius' Persian army marked the end of the First Persian invasion of Greece
Which document most emphasizes the importance of correctly administering rewards and punishments to successfully governing the realm? Art of War (Sunzi) The Book of Lord Shang The Analects of Confucius The Laozi (Daodejing: "Classic of the Way and its Power")
The Book of Lord Shang
The philosophy of early Daoism _____________________________. Emphasized the importance of the scientific study of the natural world. Suggested that people can return to a natural way of being that is spontaneous and effortless. Built on Confucian ideas by adding a cosmological dimension to them. Was utilized by the First Emperor of China to govern his realm.
Suggested that people can return to a natural way of being that is spontaneous and effortless.
___ reflects the influence of Confucianism.
Tang Law Code
In the matter of governing people well, which document stresses that the moral example of the ruler is to be considered more important than the use of laws and punishments? The Art of War (Sunzi) The Book of Lord Shang The Analects of Confucius The Laozi (Daodejing: "Classic of the Way and its Power")
The Analects of Confucius
Which primary source do historians consider to be the single best source of pan-Hellenic values from the Archaic period through the Hellenistic? Herodotus' Histories The Homeric epics Thucydides' History of the Peloponnesian War The writings of Plato and Aristotle
The Homeric epics
For the early history of India, the most important region of South Asia is _____________ The Malabar and Coromandel Coasts. The Himalaya Mountains. The Deccan Plateau. The Indo-Gangetic Plain.
The Indo-Gangetic Plain.
Organized warfare period
The Neolithic
For China, the first dynasty for which we have written records is ______________. The Qin Dynasty The Shang Dynasty The Song Dynasty The Xia Dynasty
The Shang Dynasty
was a monarchy that likely relied on confederations with local chieftains to control territory at a distance from Anyang.
The Shang Dynasty
___ in China came to an end when Khubilai Khan's generals, with the advice of Chinese advisors, successfully completed a series of naval campaigns and induced the surrender of the last Song emperor.
The Song Dynasty
If you were living in Ancient Greece and got sick, where would you go for healing? The Parthenon in Athens The oracle of Apollo at Delphi The Temple of Zeus at Olympia The Temple of Asclepius at Epidaurus
The Temple of Asclepius at Epidaurus
One advantage of city-states in Mesopotamia was: The ability of their urban areas to draw on the resources of the surrounding countryside. The city-states were larger political entities, which prevented war and conflict in ancient Mesopotamia. The people in Mesopotamian city-states all traced their history back to a single ancestor, meaning that there was great cultural unity in the region. The creation of city-states led to the beginnings of the Agricultural Revolution.
The ability of their urban areas to draw on the resources of the surrounding countryside.
What was the main subject of Athenian tragedies and comedies that were performed in the era of the Peloponnesian War? Glorification of the common soldiers who fought for the democracy Absolutely any topic, except for war. Since that seemed too close to home during the war, Athenians war-era playwrights avoided it. The horrors of war, and the successful resistance to war by enterprising civilians Glorification of war and the sacrifices of civilians for achieving a victory
The horrors of war, and the successful resistance to war by enterprising civilians
One of the most notable developments in the area of politics during the Han Dynasty and the reign of Emperor Wu was _____________________. The adoption of legalism as state orthodoxy. The impact of Buddhist notions of non-violence on criminal law. The adoption of Daoism as a ruling philosophy. The adoption of Confucianism as a governing ideology.
The adoption of Confucianism as a governing ideology.
One important theme that comes out of close study of the Kushan Kingdom is ______________________ The impact of the rise of Islamic states on northwest India. The dynamic relation between the history of the Indian subcontinent and Central Asia. The emergence of kingdoms in Sri Lanka after the end of the Mauryan Empire. The close trade links between the Coromandel Coast and Southeast Asia.
The dynamic relation between the history of the Indian subcontinent and Central Asia.
Which one of the following political developments characterizes the later Vedic Age? The formation of a large empire that encompassed the Indo-Gangetic Plains. The formation of numerous kingdoms and oligarchies in northern India. The maturation of a pattern of Indian feudalism. The development of major kingdoms along the southern coast of India.
The formation of numerous kingdoms and oligarchies in northern India.
Islam and Islamic rule first impacted the Indian subcontinent during __________________ ? The decline of the Mauryan Empire. The founding of the Delhi Sultanate, in the thirteenth century CE. The expansion of the Kushan Kingdom, in the first century CE. The expansion of the Umayyad Caliphate, in the late seventh and early eighth centuries CE
The expansion of the Umayyad Caliphate, in the late seventh and early eighth centuries CE.
the chief ruling body in Sparta
The gerousia
the Messenians whom the Spartans conquered and turned into their unfree labor force.
The helots
Which one of the following is not a characteristic of Mahayana Buddhism? The universe becomes populated with numerous god-like Buddhas. The notion of the Bodhisattva - a holy being that has foregone final enlightenment in order to work for the salvation of others - is developed. The ideal path to salvation became living as monk or nun in a monastic setting and seeking perfection in enlightenment. New scriptures appeared that offer different paths to enlightenment.
The ideal path to salvation became living as monk or nun in a monastic setting and seeking perfection in enlightenment.
The history of the Satavahana Kingdom signals _________________ The declining impact of Aryan civilization on the history of India. The increasing importance of the Deccan Plateau and territory further south for the history of large states on the subcontinent. The end of a period of regional states as India was once again unified under an empire. The initial stage in the impact of Islam and Islamic states on South Asia.
The increasing importance of the Deccan Plateau and territory further south for the history of large states on the subcontinent.
Kingdoms first form along the Ganges River during __________________________ The period of transition leading up the formation of the Mauryan Empire, ca. 6th century BCE. The early Vedic Age, ca. 1700-1000 BCE. When the Mauryan state forms in the 4th century BCE. The later Vedic Age, ca. 1000-600 BCE.
The later Vedic Age, ca. 1000-600 BCE.
The historical setting for the composition of the earlier Upanishads was __________________, and _____________. The life of the historical Buddha/ these are records of his sermons as recorded by his disciples. The early Vedic Age/ they are a record of the hymns orally transmitted by the priestly clans among the Indo-Aryans peoples. The later Vedic Age/they are purported to be records of sages who conveyed their spiritual insights to students. The Mauryan Empire/they are a record of King Ashoka's edicts.
The later Vedic Age/they are purported to be records of sages who conveyed their spiritual insights to students
Which event do historians consider to be the moment of transformation of the Delian League into the Athenian Empire? The end of the Persian Wars The beginning of the Peloponnesian War The moving of the league treasury from Delos to Athens The revolt of Naxos
The moving of the league treasury from Delos to Athens
___ suggested that people can return to a natural way of being that is spontaneous and effortless.
The philosophy of early Daoism
The best evidence for when humans populated the Americas is The places where the Clovis point have been found, and the dates for those deposits Appearance of new animal species in the Americas Appearance of agriculture in the Americas All of the above
The places where the Clovis point have been found, and the dates for those deposits
Shang rulers and elites clearly believed that the principal factor determining whether or not future events would be favorable to them was ______________. Correctly carrying out rituals to appease demons residing in the underworld. The spirits of their deceased ancestors. Maintaining military garrisons along the borders of their territorial state. Maintaining policies that benefited the agricultural producers.
The spirits of their deceased ancestors.
Who defeated whom at the Battle of Leuctra? Thebans defeated the Spartans Athenians defeated the Thebans Spartans defeated the Thebans Thebans defeated the Athenians
Thebans defeated the Spartans
Which major Greek polis sided with the Persians during the Persian Wars? Corinth Plataea Athens Thebes
Thebes
What was the consequence of the Peloponnesian War for the thetes, the lowest census bracket in Athens? Their position grew worse, as they became de facto slaves as a result of the war Their position in the state improved because of the war, and they gained significant political influence by the end of the war The war did not change their status They were driven out of Athens during the war
Their position in the state improved because of the war, and they gained significant political influence by the end of the war
Which one of the following is not true of the status of women during the Song Dynasty? Social norms and laws placed them in a subordinate position. Their marriages were almost always arranged. After marriage, they might be expected to manage the household and educate the children. They were allowed to serve in minor offices in the government.
They were allowed to serve in minor offices in the government.
Excavations of Harappan Civilization have revealed ___________________ Previously undiscovered, large pyramids rivaling those of ancient Egypt. Thousands of villages as small as 2-3 acres each but also several major cities reaching over one hundred acres each. A civilization composed of thousands of village communities, but without signs of urbanization. That although it had several dozen small towns, sizable cities never developed.
Thousands of villages as small as 2-3 acres each but also several major cities reaching over one hundred acres each.
The growing power of Athens, and the fear that growth inspired in Sparta was what
Thucydides said was the real cause of the Peloponnesian War
was a Spartan poet who wrote military elegies that glorified death in battle.
Tyrtaeus
The prehistoric cave paintings at Lascaux show Women engaging in domestic tasks Abstract artistic images of nothing clear Vibrantly painted scenes, showing humans hunting a variety of animals Mostly birds
Vibrantly painted scenes, showing humans hunting a variety of animals
___ and ___ were hunted by early Artic colonists.
Walrus and seal
Athena, the patron goddess of the city of Athens, was a goddess of The hunt and the moon Wisdom and agriculture Childbirth and women's virtue War, wisdom, and women's crafts
War, wisdom, and women's crafts
this is the region where early farmers grew rye, barley and wheat as their main crops.
West Asia or the Fertile Crescent
Kalidasa is most famed for ________________. Being the first astronomer to propose that the earth rotates on an axis Founding the Gupta Empire Producing ancient medical texts that became the foundation of Ayurveda Writing a love story centered upon a girl who lived in the countryside and the king who chanced upon her
Writing a love story centered upon a girl who lived in the countryside and the king who chanced upon her
Pharaohs harnessed their immense influence to
build pyramids in the Old Kingdom.
The hoplite phalanx in battle in portrayed
on the Chigi Vase
Evidence for when humans populated the Americas
clovis point
Evidence of Confucianism in the Han dynasty ___ include the establishment of a network of Confucian temples
did not
The Chinese monarchy _____ offer tax relief for those who converted to Buddhism.
did not
The Tigris and Euphrates Rivers
did not act as a barrier that protected ancient Mesopotamians.
Catalhuyuk - Didn't care about improving weapons, technology, or the arts. T or F
false
The Egyptians developed write to to make plans for building pyramids.
false
The Palette of Narmer is used to date the unification of Egypt to approx. 4500 BCE. T or F
false
The first Indo-Aryans came to India by traversing the lower reaches of the Ganges River True or false
false
The first to use monumental architecture to celebrate the power of their kings is recognized as a legacy of the Israelites. T or F
false
The Assyrians tried to
instill fear in conquered populations
Successful military subjugation of steppe tribe ____ evidence as to why the Song Dynasty was one of the most developed countries of its time
is not
There is no point in doing good works because doing so won't change your future
is not a major idea discussed in the Upanishads
Which one of the following is not a characteristic of varnas system? It was hereditary. It defined a social hierarchy. It gave the most honor to the vaishya farmers. It was largely defined by occupational category.
it gave the most honor to the vaishya farmers.
Which of the following is not true of a person's caste? Being a part of that caste might also mean that you hold certain beliefs and reside in a certain place. It had no impact on how a person, in a public setting, related to peoples of other castes. It impacted expectations about whom that person could marry. It impacted the kind of work a person would be expected to do.
it had no impact on how a person, in a public setting, related to peoples of other castes
The surrounding areas of the Nile River began to dry out in 6000 - 4000 BCE which
made people move to the flood plain of the Nile.
A papyrus document from Egypt, an inscription on a wall, and a vase painting are examples of
material culture.
Significance of Neolithic Revolution
move from hunting-gathering to agriculture
From the Han through the Song Dynasties, the greatest external threat to China was
nomadic pastoralists living on the steppe lands to the north of China.
Based on linguistic and archaeological evidence, experts trace early origins of the Indo-Aryans to
nomadic pastoralists who lived on the steppe lands of southern Russia.
Each citizen should operate for the greater good which was expected by
the Greek poleis.
In early 4th century BCE, just slightly after the Buddha's lifetime, the most powerful state in northern India was
the Kingdom of Magadha.
Brother-sister marriage was adopted by
the Ptolemies in Egypt
The Jews had an antagonistic relationship with
the Seleucid Empire
The translation of the Old Testament from Hebrew into Greek was
the Septuagint
Regarding the impact of the Mongol Yuan Dynasty on China, while earlier studies of this topic have generally highlighted the destructive impact of the conquests, more recent work has demonstrated that in fact
the dynasty also made positive contributions.
9. Jericho and Catalhuyuk are examples of
the earliest village-like settlements.
The Athenians' victory of King Darius' Persian army marked
the end of the First Persian invasion of Greece. This is the historical significance of the Battle of Marathon.
Ancient Mesopotamians were not
the first people to bury their dead.
The Homeric epics reflect
the historical values of the Archaic Age, the Dark Age, and the Bronze Age in Greek history
The principal force driving change in the organization of states during the Warring States period was
warfare and the desire of each ruler to unite the realm under his control.
The invasions by Japanese warrior elites ___ an important element influencing the political development in Korea.
was not
King Ashoka was concerned about
welfare not war.