|
Who is considered the father of the Hebrew people? |
Abraham |
|
What was a major difference between the religion of the early Hebrews and the religions of other early cultures such as the Sumerians and Egyptians? |
The Hebrews believed in one all-powerful god who was present everywhere. |
|
How did the Minoans and Phoenicians influence the cultures surrounding the Mediterranean Sea? |
They established sea trade routes, which helped in the spread of ideas and goods. |
|
Who is considered the patriarch of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam? |
Abraham |
|
What was a primary difference between Judaism and the belief systems of other early cultures? |
The Hebrews believed in one god who was all powerful. |
|
What sacred writings contain the religious beliefs of Judaism, including the Ten Commandments? |
Torah |
|
Which of the following best describes ethical monotheism? |
belief in one god who requires people to be just and kind |
|
Into what four castes was Hindu society clearly divided? |
priests and educated people; warriors; merchants; workers |
|
What sacred writings contain the religious beliefs of Hinduism? |
Vedas |
|
What was Siddhartha Gautama looking for when he set out on his spiritual quest? |
the meaning behind suffering |
|
Where did Buddhists build tall, multileveled towers called pagodas? |
Japan and China |
|
What religion did Asoka convert to? |
Buddhism |
|
Regarding religion, how were the Mauryan and Gupta empires alike? |
They both showed tolerance for other religions. |
|
Which is a key belief of Buddhism? |
The cause of all suffering is desire. |
|
Where did Buddhism spread in the centuries following the Buddha’s death? |
Sri Lanka, Southeast Asia, and eastern Asia |
|
What must happen for historians to consider a particular time in a civilization a classical period? |
The civilization must make extraordinary achievements in areas such as art and science. |
|
For what is Asoka mainly known? |
promoting the Buddhist faith |
|
Which empire or dynasty invented the zero, knew the earth rotated around its axis, and sponsored the work of authors writing in Sanskrit? |
Gupta |
|
Which empire or dynasty introduced the concept of the mandate of heaven, made great advances in iron technology, and invented a new form of portable money? |
Zhou |
|
Which best describes Confucianism? |
a system of ethics that deals with morals and values in human conduct |
|
Which best describes the influence of Confucianism? |
It became a dominant philosophy in at least one-third of the world. |
|
Which religion or philosophy focused on the individual’s place in nature and the universe? |
Daoism |
|
How did Buddhism begin to spread outside of India during the Mauryan Empire? |
Asoka sent missionaries abroad to spread Buddhism. |
|
What resulted from the technological accomplishments of the Qin Dynasty? |
China became more politically and economically unified. |
|
How did Liu Bang’s methods of ruling the empire differ from the methods used by the Qin Dynasty? |
He was more lenient and was guided by Confucian ideals. |
|
Which empire or dynasty emphasized unity of the empire, had government officials who had to pass a test, and saw the opening of the Silk Road? |
Han |
|
Which is an example of an extraordinary achievement accomplished during China’s golden age? |
the invention of paper |
|
Which does not accurately describe Minoan civilization? |
It left behind no artifacts for archaeologists to study. |
|
Which is a Phoenician invention that influenced the Western world? |
the alphabet |
|
Which Hebrew leader guided his people out of Egypt? |
Moses |
|
Which does not accurately describe the religion of early Hebrews? |
They believed in many gods and goddesses, associated with nature. |
|
Which is a Jewish holy book? |
Torah |
|
Which is India’s major religion? |
Hinduism |
|
In India’s caste system, which group was considered the lowest caste? |
Shudras |
|
Which best describes the term classical period? |
a period of great achievements in art, science, religion, philosophy, and politics |
|
What was Siddhartha Gautama seeking when he began his spiritual journey? |
an explanation for human suffering |
|
Which is not a part of Buddhist religious teachings? |
the Analects |
|
What happened following the death of the Buddha? |
Buddhist missionaries spread the new faith, first to Sri Lanka. |
|
What was similar about the Mauryan and Gupta empires? |
Both treated other religions with tolerance. |
|
Which Mauryan ruler converted to Buddhism? |
Asoka |
|
What is not an achievement of the Gupta Empire during India’s golden age? |
paper |
|
Which best describes the "mandate of heaven"? |
the Zhou Dynasty’s justification for its leadership |
|
Which was the most important relationship, according to Confucius? |
between parent and child |
|
In Confucianism, which is not a feature of the ideal ruler? |
absolute power |
|
Which belief system gave us the yin-yang circle? |
Daoism |
|
Who took the title "The First Emperor"? |
Qin Shi Huangdi |
|
Which is not a way the first ruler of the Qin Dynasty maintained control over his empire? |
He tolerated opposing views. |
|
Which empire or dynasty witnessed the invention of paper? |
Han |
|
In conducting Internet research, which is not a factor in evaluating an online source? |
Internet connection speed |
Share This
Flashcard
