Humanities Unit 2 Review

Which river valley civilization created an extensive sewage system?

• Indus

• China

• Mesopotamia

• Egypt

Which religion is a blending of Aryan and Indus valley culture?

• Buddhism

• Confucianism

• Hinduism

• Christianity

Mohenjo-Daro & Harappa are associated with which River Valley?

• China

• Indus

• Egypt

• Mesopotamia

What is Dharma in Hinduism?

• The class of untouchables in India

• The rule that states Eye for an Eye

• The concept of harsh punishments for lawbreakers

• an individual’s duty as dictated by the Caste System

Who brought Sanskrit to the Indus Valley?

• The Gupta

• The Mauryan

• The Aryans

• The Chinese

Reincarnation is shared between which two religions?

• Buddhism and Hinduism

• Confucianism and Hinduism

• Buddhism and Confucianism

• Daoism and Confucianism

How did the Mauryan ruler Ashoka exemplify Buddhist ideologies?

• He relied on the Caste System to maintain power

• He adopted Christianity as the official religion of his empire

• He made peace with his former enemies

• He sent the military out to destroy all of his opponents

Why was Buddhism a threat to the Hindu elites?

• It rejected the caste system.

• It required military service to all males.

• It required people to take an exam to participate in politics.

• Buddha threatened to take over the empire.

What does it mean for an empire to be in an "Golden Age"?

• Religious leaders seek to maintain control of the leader and military.

• Leaders are the most militaristic and seek war the most.

• Peace, Trade, and Tech advancements are at an all time high.

• Trade and Commerce drastically decreases.

Which of the following are common themes in the fall of major empires?

• They over extend their military

• Territory becomes to large to govern

• Internal rebellions occur due to high taxation

• All of the above.