STUDY GUIDE FOR 1st 6 WEEKS

1. Which belief is shared by both Hindus and Buddhists

• Everyone should have the same social status

• People should pray five times a day.

• The soul is reborn after death

• Material wealth is a sign of blessing from the Gods.

One way in which Confucian teachings, the ten commandments, and the eightfold path in Buddhism were all similar was that they ___

• Promoted polytheism

• Established equality between men and women

• Provided codes for moral behavior

• Affirmed belief in one God

How did Italy’s geography influence the development of the Roman Empire?

• A harsh climate prevented sufficient agricultural production.

• Unnavigable rivers in the northern part of the peninsula protected Romans from their neighbors.

• The lengthy, rugged seacoast encouraged frequent invasions by hostile foreigners

• The central coast of the peninsula contributed to Roman control of the Mediterranean

  Region.

· Preserved Hindu Traditions

· Produced fine poems and drama

· Made advances in Mathematics, Science, and Medicine

These achievements refer to contributions of the ______

• Gupta Empire

• Persian Empire

• Greek City-states

• Han Dynasty

In China, the development of Civil service examinations and a belief in a filial piety reflect the influence of______

• Shinto

• Jainism

• Confucianism

The caste system in India was characterized by

• Toleration for various religious beliefs

• Equality between men and women

• A lack of social mobility

• The right of people to choose their occupations

The river valleys of the Tigris-Euphrates, the Nile, and the Indus were centers of civilization because they_________

• A. Had rich deposits of iron ore and coal

• B. Were isolated from other cultural influences

• C. Had fertile soil, fresh water, and warm climates

• D. Were easy to defend from invasion

The Roman system of justice is considered a milestone because it _______

• A. Greatly limited the emperor’s power

• B. Served as a model for many later European legal systems

• C. Provided the first democratic constitutions

• D. United Greco-Roman and Chinese ideas of justice

Which statement describes a characteristic of democracy?

• A. Religious leaders control government policy.

• B. Citizens are the source of power in government.

• C. The government limits the thoughts and actions of the people.

Which is a major characteristic of Judaism?

• A. Belief in a single just and all powerful God

• B. Praying five times a day

• C. Following the Eightfold path

• D. Worshipping many Gods