Unit 2 Early Civilizations Test Review

Front

Which statement fills in the "____" to complete the following list?
Four Noble Truths of Buddhism:
Life is full of suffering
Suffering comes from Desire
________
A person can overcome suffering by following the Eightfold path

Back

A person can end his or her suffering by ending desire

Front

What was Rome's Third Century Crisis?

Back

The decline in Rome's power due to political and economic instability.

Front

What was the result of the Persian Wars between the Achaemenid Empire and Greece?

Back

The Achaemenid Empire gave up trying to conquer Greece after repeated losses.

Front

What event marked Rome's shift from a republic to an empire?

Back

Julius Caesar became Rome's dictator for life

Front

How did Mesopotamia's geography support early human settlements?

Back

It had rivers that flooded and deposited rich soil.

Front

What was the concept of the Mandate of Heaven used to justify?

Back

The emperor's control over the government

Front

What does Islam teach about Muhammad?

Back

He was the last prophet in a line of prophets that included Abraham and Jesus.

Front

What is the main difference between Confucianism and Daoism?

Back

Confucianism emphasizes hierarchy, while Daoism emphasizes harmony.

Front

Which factor most contributed to the split between the Roman Catholic church and the Orthodox Christian church? Options: Persecution of Christians in the Roman Empire, The conquest of Rome by invading Germanic groups, The reorganization of the Roman Empire into two halves

Back

The reorganization of the Roman Empire into two halves

Front

Which of the following situations would be impossible in ancient India due to the caste system? A military leader leaves his position and becomes a priest, The children of two farming families marry each other, A merchant worships the Hindu god Brahma, A politician receives advice from priests and scholars

Back

A military leader leaves his position and becomes a priest