world history unit 1 quiz

This group introduced the idea of bureaucracy

Persians

Were the great traders of Mesopotamia

Phoenicians

Which of the following is one of the notable achievements of early China?

a complex system of writing

Atman, Brahman, Upanishads, moksha, karma, and darma are all associated with

hinduism

This Mesopotamian group was known for their use of iron ?

hittites

The great cities of Harappa and Mohenjo Daro were part of which river valley civilization

indus

Hatsheput and Ramses were both strong leaders during which Kingdom

new

This river was the heart of Egyptian civilization

nile

Were the first dynasty in China

shang

We know that the Indus civilization had a well-organized government because

the cities were carefully planned.

India's ______ allowed it to develop without outside interference

geographic barriers

How did Chandragupta's and Asoka's approaches to ruling differ?

Chandragupta relied on force while Asoka ruled by example.

Stressed correct behavior, 5 relationships, and filial piety

Confucianism

How did mummification reflect Egyptian beliefs about the afterlife?

Egyptians believed that only mummies would live forever.

Which of the following identifies important advances in learning made by the ancient Egyptians?

Hieroglyphics, knowledge of the human body, and geometry

Strength is a leaders best trait, firm and harsh punishments is describing

Legalism

In Hinduism, what is the role of reincarnation in achieving moksha?

Reincarnation allows to work towardmoksha through lifetimes

What was one effect of the Silk Road on China?

Silk Road promoted exchange of goods and ideas in China

Developed a form of writing called cuneiform

Sumerians

How was the Han government different than the Qin?

They used Confucian scholars to advise the government

This group created the first empire in Mesopotamia

assyrians

The king Hammurabi from this kingdom created the first law code

babylon

Reincarnation allows to work towardmoksha through lifetimes

buddhism

Founded by Laozi, stessed harmony with nature

daoism

This Ancient Civilization is divided into the Old, Middle, and New Kingdoms

egypt

First dynasty to claim the Mandate of Heaven

zhou