WH1 RC2: Classical Civilizations

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Which of the following was a major contribution of the Persian Empire to world history?

• Development of Imperial Bureaucracy

• Construction of the Great Wall

• Creation of the Olympic Games

• Invention of Democracy

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What was the religion that was practiced by Persians?

• Christianity
• Judaism
• Islam
• Zoroastrianism

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Persian Empire was located in what modern Country?

• Iran

• Saudi Arabia

• America

• Europe

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What did the Persians consider as the "most important" route in the empire because it provided them food, water, and fresh horses?

• Persian Road

• Country Road

• Royal Road

• Silk Road

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Which of the following regions was NOT part of the Persian Empire around 500 B.C.?

• Egypt

• India

• Greece

• Mesopotamia

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Chinese civilization was founded along the----

• Huang He River Valley

• Indus River Valley

• Ganges River Vally

• Mesopotamian River Valley

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Which civilization began in South Asia?

• Indian

• Chinese

• Persian

• Egyptian

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Siddhartah Gautama was the founder of-

• Hinduism

• Zoroastrianism

• Buddhism

• Confucianism

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During the Qin Dynasty, the ruler Shi Huang-di began construction of the..

• Great Wall

• Pyramid of Giza

• Ziggurat Temple

• Fleet of Zheng he

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During the han dynasty, they traded with the roman empire becoming very wealthy and powerful because of what main export?

• Cotton

• Wheat

• Silk

• Gold

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The rulers of ancient china believed that they were destined to rule by the ___________.

• Masters of kung fu

• Eightfold Path

• Mandate of Heaven

• Mandate of Pharaohs

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Pick the two main philosophies that developed in ancient china?

• Judaism and merit

• Sikhism and Koellerism

• Confucianism and Taoism

• Hinduism and Buddhism

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Confucianism focused on

• Following the vedas of hinduism

• The yin and yang

• worshipping more than one god

• Respecting rulers and elders

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The ancient Chinese were able to flourish independently, and without much interference from outsiders due to...

• their reputation and strength as a military power

• the outsiders not wanting what the Chinese had

• their geography providing many natural barriers

• their rivers being very difficult to navigate

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The ancient Chinese were able to flourish independently, and without much interference from outsiders due to...

• their reputation and strength as a military power

• the outsiders not wanting what the Chinese had

• their geography providing many natural barriers

• their rivers being very difficult to navigate

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The Yellow River got its nickname from the yellow, rich top soil that was left after floods.

• True

• False

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Where is China located?

• Asia

• Africa

• India

• North America

• South America

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The Shang and Zhou kings used the Mandate of ______ to prove that God had chosen them to rule.

• Gods
• Heaven
• Kings
• Men

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Why did Qin Shi Huangdi build the Great Wall of China?

• For shelter

• For protection from invaders from the north

• For decoration

• For fun

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__________________  was a strong ruler, the strongest of all the Mauryan emperors. 

• Siddhartha Gautama
• Asoka
• Candra Gupta II
• Hun

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Gupta Empire astronomers figured out that the __________________ was round 

• Earth
• sun
• moon
• sky

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Which empire is described as the Golden Age of classical Indian culture?

• Gupta Empire
• Harappa Empire
• Indo-Aryan Empire
• Mauryan Empire

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Which religion did Asoka convert to?

• Hinduism
• Buddhism
• Judaism

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The Indian invention of _________ around A.D. 500 had a great impact on the study of mathematics and science.

• geometry
• zero
• plastic surgery
• algorithms

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The founder of Hinduism is-

• Siddhartha Gautama

• Persians

• Gupta

• Indo-Aryans

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What river do Hindus hold sacred where they try to bathe daily in its water?

• Indus
• Amazon
• Ganges
• Nile

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The effect of a person's actions in this and in previous lives. 

• karma
• dharma
• ahisma
• moksha

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The rebirth of a soul in a new body. 

• dharma
• reincarnation
• ahisma
• shrine

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The effect of a person's actions in this and in previous lives. 

• karma
• dharma
• ahisma
• moksha

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The heart of Buddha's teachings is contained in what? 

• The Four Noble Truths
• Nirvana
• Dharma
• Illusions 

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Indian Empire that spread Buddhism, Free Clinics, and made better roads were-

• Indo-Aryans

• Mauryan

• Chinese

• Gupta

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Upanishads and Vedas represent which belief system-

• Buddhism

• Taoism

• Zoroastrianism

• Hinduism

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The two early citries on the Indus River were which of the following-

• Babylon & Ur

• Cario & Alexandria

• Harappa & Mohenjo-Daro

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Humility, Simple, inner peace, and harmony are which Chinese Philosophy?

• Taoism

• Confucianism

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Respect for elders, ancestor worship, humans are good, and high regard for education represents-

• Taoism

• Confucianism

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One stands for the earth, darkness and female forces

The other represents heaven, light, and male forces.

• Yin and Yang

• Eightfold Path

• 4 Noble Truths

• Karma

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The Eight Fold Path to enlightenment is associated with which religion?

• Hinduism

• Zoroastrianism

• Buddhism

• Taoism

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"Life is Suffering" is which Buddhist belief

• Four Noble Truths

• Eight Fold Path

• Caste System

• Reincarnation

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Which of the following were contributions of the Gupta Empire?

• Concept of Zero

• Setting of bones

• Spread of Buddhism

• Textiles

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Which of the following is an essential belief of Buddhism?

• The Four Noble Truths

• Ancestor worship

• Mandate of Heaven

• Respect for elders

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Which of the following are part of the Noble Eightfold Path in Buddhism?

• Right View

• Right Intention

• Right Livelihood

• Ancestor worship

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Which products were traded along the Silk Road by classical China?

• Silk

• Paper

• Porcelain

• Tea

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Which geographic features of Greece influenced the development of city-states and limited large-scale farming?

• Mountainous terrain and deep bays

• Flat plains and large rivers

• Dense forests and deserts

• High plateaus and tundra

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Identify two key bodies of water and two geographic features that are important in Greek geography.

• Aegean Sea, Black Sea, Balkan Peninsula, Peloponnesus Peninsula

• Ionian Sea, Red Sea, Sahara Desert, Himalayas

• Mediterranean Sea, Caspian Sea, Rocky Mountains, Andes Mountains

• Baltic Sea, Dead Sea, Great Plains, Appalachian Mountains

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Which group in Classical Athens had political rights and the responsibility of civic participation in government?

• Free adult males

• Women

• Foreigners

• Slaves

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Which of the following best describes the main difference between Athens and Sparta in terms of government and society?

• Athens had a monarchy, Sparta had a democracy

• Athens had a direct democracy, Sparta had an oligarchy

• Athens had a rigid social structure, Sparta had a flexible one

• Athens was militaristic, Sparta was peaceful

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Which of the following were outcomes of the Peloponnesian War?

• Strengthened Greek democracy

• Weakened Athens and Sparta

• Led to Macedonian conquest of Greece

• United the Greek city-states

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What is Athens famously known for, sparking a revolution in how societies are governed?

• founding ideas of democracy

• militarism

• great seafood

• oligarchy

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Did you know? Sparta was not just any Greek city-state; it was famed for its unbeatable military prowess!

• True

• False

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Why was the geography of Greece so crucial?

• it influenced the formation of city-states

• it led to the independent growth of many cities

• it boosted sea trade

• all the above

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Who clashed in the epic Peloponnesian war?

• French & British

• Athens & Sparta

• US & British

• Babylonia & Persians

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Hey history buffs! Ready to time-travel back to ancient Athens? Let's see if you can nail this: What was the cool form of government that Athens rocked at the peak of its evolution?

• monarchy

• oligarchy

• tyranny

• democracy

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Ready to time travel? Let's head back to ancient Sparta! Can you guess the type of government they rocked?

• monarchy

• oligarchy

• tyranny

• democracy

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Guess who? Draco and Solon were not fans of the aristocracy in ancient Athens, so they decided to shake things up! These famous Athenian ______________ took matters into their own hands to reform the upper class. Who were they?

• Kings

• Presidents

• Tyrants

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Imagine you're a time traveler! You've landed in an ancient civilization known for its rigid social hierarchy, fierce military prowess, and governance by a select few. Which place are you in?

• Athens

• Troy

• Sparta

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Which epic battle brought the Greek city-states together, sailing victoriously across the Aegean Sea?

• Persian War

• Peloponnesian War

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Who battled it out for the ultimate control over the Greek world? Was it Athens with the mighty Delian League or Sparta backed by the formidable Peloponnesian League?

• Persian War

• Peloponnesian War

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Get ready, history buffs! Which epic conflict split Greece in two, pitting the mighty Athens against the formidable Sparta?

• Persian War

• Peloponnesian War

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Who got the VIP pass to be considered citizens in the ancient Greek city-states?

• Free men

• Women

• Foreigners

• Slaves

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Ready to time travel? Imagine you're in ancient Greece! What's the cool term they used for city-states? 🏛️✨

• country

• town

• polis

• village

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Imagine you're in a world where you can directly influence laws, engage in lively public debates, and actively fulfill your duties as a citizen. Which system are you experiencing?

• monarch

• oligarchy

• democracy

• Tyranny

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Guess what? After the Persian War, one of these things happened. Can you tell which one?

• Persia expanded their empire

• Athens collapsed

• Athens preserved its independence and continued innovations in government and culture

• Sparta collapsed

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Who emerged less powerful after the epic showdown of the Peloponnesian War?

• Both Athens and Sparta didn't come out too strong

• The Persian Empire got a huge boost

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Guess what? The Athenian fleet was on fire (not literally, though) during the Persian War! Their epic wins at Marathon and Salamis totally changed the game. Can you tell which war this was?

• Persian War

• Peloponnesian War

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🌍 Can you guess which sea is marked as number 1 on the map?

• Mediterranean Sea

• Black Sea

• Aegean Sea

• Adriatic Sea

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Can you spot where the number 2 is pointing on the map? Hint: It's a famous sea!

• Mediterranean Sea

• Black Sea

• Aegean Sea

• Adriatic Sea

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Can you spot where Number 4 is on the map? Hint: It's a historical region!

• Asia Minor

• Peloponnesus

• Attica

• Balkan Peninsula

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Can you spot where the number 6 is hiding on the map? Hint: It's not where you think!

• Asia Minor

• Peloponnesus

• Attica

• Black Sea

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Time travelers, assemble! Can you put these historical events in the correct order and save history?

• • Peloponnesian War
  • Philip of Macedonia conquers Greece; returns it to monarchy
  • Golden Age of Pericles; Parthenon built
  • Alexander the Great creates empire stretching to western India
  • Persian Wars
  • Alexander the Great dies with no heir; empire is in shambles

• • Persian Wars
  • Golden Age of Pericles; Parthenon built
  • Peloponnesian War
  • Philip of Macedonia conquers Greece; returns it to monarchy
  • Alexander the Great creates empire stretching to western India
  • Alexander the Great dies with no heir; empire is in shambles

• • Golden Age of Pericles; Parthenon built
  • Alexander the Great creates empire stretching to western India
  • Peloponnesian War
  • Persian Wars
  • Alexander the Great dies with no heir; empire is in shambles
  • Philip of Macedonia conquers Greece; returns it to monarchy

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Guess how the ancient Greeks earned their stripes! What was their main hustle?

• Farming

• Metal work

• Trade

• Agriculture

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Guess what? If you believe in a whole bunch of gods and goddesses, what's that called?

• Polytheistic

• Monotheistic

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Guess who also had zero political rights alongside women?

• Citizens

• Free Men

• Foreigners & Slaves

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Who reigns supreme atop Mount Olympus, ruling over all the other gods with thunderous might?

• Apollo, the sun charioteer

• Draco, the dragon constellation

• Zeus, the thunderbolt wielder

• Homer, the epic storyteller

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🏛️ Time-travelers' quiz! In what sequence did Athens evolve its government forms?

• Aristocracy - Monarchy - Tyranny - Democracy

• Democracy - Tyranny - Aristocracy - Monarchy

• Monarchy - Tyranny - Aristocracy - Democracy

• Monarchy - Aristocracy - Tyranny - Democracy

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Get ready for a historical adventure! Can you match these epic battles to the war they belong to?

• The mighty clash at Salamis
• The legendary run of Marathon

• The intense Peloponnesian War

• The fierce Punic Wars

• The epic Persian Wars

• None of these thrilling options

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Time travel alert! 🚀 You've landed in ancient Athens. Quick, what type of government are you living under?

• Representative democracy

• Oligarchy

• Communists

• Direct democracy

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Can you guess which word is synonymous with Greek?

• Hellenic

• Greekish

• Hellenistic

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Get ready for a historical showdown! Which epic conflict saw Athens (Delian League) face off against Sparta (Peloponnesian League), leaving the Greek city-states in a weakened state?

• Persian Wars

• Punic Wars

• Peloponnesian Wars

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Ready to time travel? Imagine you're in ancient Greece! What type of government system did the mighty city-state of Sparta have?

• Oligarchy

• Representative democracy

• Direct democracy

• Aristocracy

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Guess what? There's a term for believing in a whole bunch of gods! What's it called?

• polytheism

• monotheism

• nontheism

• atheism

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In the Roman Senate, Senators served for life.

• True

• False

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Romans created aqueducts to...

• transport goods

• remove waste water

• bring water to the city from far away

• honor their gods

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What is a patrician?

• A group of judges

• A small group of powerful nobles

• A large but politically limited group of people

• 3 Roman Leaders

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Italy is in the shape of a

• hat

• boot

• horse

• bell

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Who are the wealthy ruling class of Rome

• Patrician

• Empire

• Plebeian

• Republic

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The land of ancient Rome was located on a...

• Peninsula

• Island

• Isthmus

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One of two people elected by the Roman Senate who governed Rome and commanded its army.

• Consul

• Judge

• Emperor

• Tribune

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The ______________ form the northern border of Italy.

• Appalachians

• Alps

• Appenine

• Ural

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Language of the Ancient Romans

• English

• Spanish

• French

• Latin

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A wealthy, upper-class person in the Ancient Roman Republic

• patrician

• plebeian

• consul

• dictator

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An ordinary citizen in the ancient Roman Republic

• patrician

• plebeian

• consul

• mercenary

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Which group most heavily influenced Roman art and architecture?

• Babylonians
• Greeks
• Egyptians
• Persians

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What were the three forms of government that Rome had?

• Oligarchy, democracy, theocracy
• Monarchy, republic, empire
• Monarchy, democracy, republic
• Theocracy, monarchy, empire

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____ were the first set of written laws in Rome.

• 10 Commandments

• Roman Code

• The Ten Chairs

• The Twelve Tables

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Where is Rome located?

• France

• Greece

• Mesopotamia

• Italy

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The upper-class in Rome was known as the ________.

• Patricians

• Plebeians

• Consuls

• Tribunes

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The lower class of Rome were known as what?

• Tribunes

• Plebeians

• Consuls

• Patricians

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These Roman innovations helped facilitate the movement of troops.

• Roads

• Aqueducts

• Amphitheaters

• Concrete