Classical Civilizations Flashcard

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The golden age of India took place during the rule of the

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Guptas

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How did the Han emperors select officials to run the government?

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They set up a system of civil service exams that were open to anyone.

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Why was the Silk Road important?

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It provided a safe route to China and Europe.

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Which accomplishments are associated with the Gupta Empire? Options: creation of gunpowder and woodblock printing, development of the concept of zero and symbols 1-9, defeat of the Roman Empire and adoption of Christianity, adoption of democracy and construction of the Pantheon

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development of the concept of zero and symbols 1-9

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Time periods of great wealth, prosperity, stability, and cultural and scientific achievement

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Golden Age

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This map shows that the Silk Road

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was located primarily in Asia

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While the Silk Road transported goods, it also spread technology, religion, art, language, new ideas, and diseases. True or False?

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True

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Which of these is an example of an idea spread by the Silk Road? silkworms, glassware, Buddhism, spices

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Buddhism

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Silk is a fiber that comes from

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silkworm cocoons

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The Silk Road was important because it linked Asian and western cultures for more a thousand years

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it linked Asian and western cultures for more a thousand years