Semester Exam December

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.

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

Which belief is most closely associated with the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama (BUDDHA)?

• People are born into a specific caste

• Believers must follow the ten commandments

• Followers must fast during Ramadan

• People can overcome their selfish desires by following the Eightfold Path.

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

• Had rich deposits of iron ore and coal

• Were isolated from other cultural influences

• Had fertile soil, fresh water, and warm climates

• Were easy to defend from invasion

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

• Greatly limited the emperor’s power

• Served as a model for many later European legal systems

• Provided the first democratic constitutions

• United Greco-Roman and Chinese ideas of justice

Which is a major characteristic of Judaism?

• Belief in a single just and all powerful God

• Praying five times a day

• Following the Eightfold path

• Worshipping many Gods

Which type of geographic features serve as a barrier that protected ancient China but through which the Aryans found a route to ancient India?

• Deserts

• Mountains

• Rivers

• Plateaus