Classical Review

• Under the Gupta dynasty, art, literature, and architecture flourished.

• Indian mathematicians altered their numeral system after developing the concept of zero.

• A civil war spanning two hundred years was brought to an end through the unification of Indian provinces.

• They are all examples of achievements associated with India's Golden Age.

• They are all effects of European involvement in Indian affairs.

• They are all effects of the isolationist policy adopted by the Indian government.

Confucianism emphasizes that —

• the government should control the means of production

• achieving material wealth is more desirable than scholarly pursuits.

• one should place his or her own interests over the interests of the collective

• all individuals have important responsibilities to their societies and to their families

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In which of the following ancient civilizations did the first democracy develop?

• Egyptian

• Greek

• Celtic

In the ancient Greek city-state of Sparta, how did boys spend their childhoods?

• Helping their fathers on trade caravans

• Working the farm fields

• Learning military discipline

The art of ancient Rome shows strong influences from which earlier civilization?

• Assyrian

• Babylonian

• Egyptian

Which of the following is a political contribution of ancient Roman culture?

• The development of the concept of zero.

• The development of the magnetic compass.

• The development of a republican form of government.

What system of government did Pericles create that expanded the participation of Athenian citizens directly in their government?

• Oligarchy

• Democracy

• Monarchy

During the Maurya Empire, which of the following occurred in India?

• the rise of Sikhism

• the spread of Buddhism

• the prohibition of Hinduism

Which external factor contributed most directly to the fall of the Roman Empire?

• Invasions from Germanic tribes

• Reforms of Diocletian

• Passage of Justinian Codes

Which of the following is the belief among Chinese historians that a king ruled only as long as he possessed the virtues of justice, benevolence, and sincerity?

• Mandate of Heaven

• Vision of Righteousness

• Classical Truths