Historical Contributions and Belief Systems

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Why was Egypt called the "Gift of the Nile"?

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Irrigation from the Nile provided for farming in a desert region.

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One result of Mongol expansion across Eurasia during the Middle Ages was —

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a vast, unified empire of many cultures

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Which of the following best describes Indian culture during the rule of the Gupta Empire? Options: Buddhist traditions dominated, while Hindu customs were viewed unfavorably. Hindu culture flourished with many works of art and literature being produced. Cultural pursuits were prohibited so people could spend their time in meditation. Indian scholars were persecuted by political leaders who felt threatened by their ideas.

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Hindu culture flourished with many works of art and literature being produced.

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Which belief system gained prominence in India during the Mauryan Empire?

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Buddhism

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Why did Emperor Qin Shi Huangdi adopt a legalist philosophy of governing after gaining power in China?

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He believed that strong laws and punishments would bring about social order.

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How did the Han Dynasty create a centralized government and complex bureaucracy in China?

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A system of civil services exams was established for the selection of government officials.

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Zoroastrianism is an early monotheistic religion emerging from which classical civilization?

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Persia

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As a result of the collapse of Roman rule in 476, western Europe experienced —

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a lack of political unity and stability

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Which of the following best describes the factors that contributed to the collapse of the Roman Empire and Han China?

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Corruption in the government, social instability and the inability to manage vast borders eventually doomed both empires.

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Which of Justinian’s actions reflects the close connection between church and state in the Byzantine Empire?

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He built large churches such as the Hagia Sophia.