Ancient Civilizations

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Give the ultimate goal of Buddhism?

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Achieve enlightenment and liberation from suffering

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How does one move up in the Hindu "Caste System"?

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Through living the best life you can and hope to be reincarnated at the next level of the caste system

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What is the primary characteristic of a Representative Democracy?

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Citizens elect representatives to vote on laws on their behalf.

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What is the concept of 'Mandate of Heaven' in Chinese philosophy?

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It is the divine right of the emperor to rule

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The geography of Greece caused their civilizations to develop which of the following? A unified country all under one government, An economy that was based off their agriculture, An economy based off of them trading using a system of roads, Independent city-states that developed their own ways of life

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Independent city-states that developed their own ways of life

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What ideas of law do we still use in our society today that came from Roman law? Protecting minors in court, Arbitration between guilty members, Innocent until proven guilty, Exclusionary ruling on evidence

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Innocent until proven guilty

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What society was the first to practice a direct democracy? Options: Sparta, Rome, Athens

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Athens

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What achievements are associated with the Tang and Song dynasties? Options: Gunpowder and magnetic compass, Paved roads, A postal system

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Gunpowder and magnetic compass

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Who united most of the ancient world into one empire?

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Alexander the Great

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What is a dynasty?

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A series of rulers from the same family