Classical Era Review

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of all Classical Empires?

• Polytheistic Religions

• Strong Central Administration

• Powerful Militaries

• Monumental Structures

Which best describe the role the Silk Road played during the Classical Era?

• Allowed the trade of luxury goods from India to Russia

• Enabled travelers o travel by sea instead of by land

• Enabled traders access to African markets for the first time

• Allowed trade from China to the Mediterranean Sea

What allowed the Persians to build and maintain their large empire?

• the caste system kept society ordered and math advances

• technological advances, philosophers, and powerful armies

• strong military and religious/cultural toleration

• creating democratic governments and a powerful armed force

What religion is associated with the Eightfold Path, Nirvana, and the Four Noble Truths?

• Buddhism

• Hindusim

• Islam

• Christianity

Which Chinese philosophy focuses on the 5 relationships (such as parent/child and older sibling/younger sibling)?

• Confuscianism

• Legalism

• Daoism

Which Chinese philosophy believes that people are wicked by nature and require laws to keep them in line?

• Confuscianism

• Legalism

• Daoism

Which Chinese philosophy teaches that one should take the path of least resistance and go with "the way"?

• Confuscianism

• Legalism

• Daoism

True or False: A person cannot change social classes in the caste system.

• True

• False

Which Classical civilization developed a republican form of government?

• Rome

• Greece

• Persia

• India

What religion is associated with the Caste System?

• Buddhism

• Hindusim

• Islam

• Christianity