APWH Period 2

The conquests of which leader contributed to the widespread dissemination of Greek culture during the Hellenistic era?

• Caesar Augustus
• Alexander the Great
• Ashoka
• Qin Shihuangdi

Which of the following was a major avenue for the spread of Greek culture in the empire established by the Macedonians?

• Public assemblies
• Legalism
• Rivers
• Cities

Which of the following had an important influence on the Chinese imperial state?

• Democracy
• Caste System
• Jati's
• None of the above

India and China during the classical era were similar in that in both societies

• sharp distinctions and great inequalities characterized the social order.
• it was easy for people to improve their social status through hard work.
• social prestige was primarily attained through service to the state.
• birth had no place in determining the social status of most people.

In which of the following ancient societies did women enjoy the fewest restrictions?

• Han China
• Athens
• Sparta
• India

In India, the caste system encouraged loyalty to

• the state.
• parents.
• Brahmins.
• None of the above

Although slaves in the Roman Empire performed all work, from the most prestigious to the most degrading, they were prohibited from

• conducting business.
• practicing medicine.
• serving in the military.
• None of the above

Which cultural tradition is particularly noted for its emphasis on logic and relentless questioning of received wisdom, without giving much role to the gods?

• Confucian philosophy
• Greek philosophy
• Daoism
• Zoroastrianism

Which school of thought contended that the best way to govern was to lead the people by virtue and the rules of propriety?

• Legalism
• Confucianism
• Greek rationalism
• None of the above

What is Zoroastrianism?

• Form of money
• Government
• City
• Religon that believes in good vs evil