What helped Buddhism spread throughout ancient China?

• China became wealthy through conquest.

• Leaders tightened control over China.

• China made advances in technology.

• Invasions caused hardship in China.

The Roman army conquered Jerusalem in 70 CE and destroyed the Jewish temple. Much of the Jewish population fled their homeland and settled in different places throughout the Roman Empire.

Which best describes how the Jews preserved their culture during these events?

• by replacing their traditions

• by forgetting about the past

• by forming strong communities

• by ignoring their sacred writings

Based on the information in the table, which civilization had the most influence on Christianity?

• Sumerians

• Babylonians

• Assyrians

• Hebrews

What does this excerpt explain about Alexander the Great?

• how he spread Greek culture

• how he broke through city walls

• how he adopted Persian technology

• how he came to power in his kingdom

 

Which contribution from the civilization of ancient India does Albert Einstein refer to in this quotation?

 

• its religion

• its alphabet

• its school system

• its number system

 

The names on the chart show the lasting influence of

 

• Roman laws.

• Egyptian art

• Greek literature.

• Chinese traditions.

Which action contributed to the outbreak of the Persian Wars?

• The king of Persia tried to force Athens to become a military ally.

• The head of the Athenian government refused to honor a trade agreement with Persia.

• The Athenian army attempted to help Greeks controlled by Persia gain independence.

• The Persian government insulted Athens by refusing to attend the games at Olympia.

Which statement best describes China during the time when Confucius lived?

• Foreign invaders had conquered China and ruled over it.

• Several states competed with each other for control of China.

• China’s first emperor built a strong state to govern the country.

   

• China’s lower classes rose in revolt to create a more equal society.

Which West African product was used for medicines?

• cattle

• cotton

• kola nuts

• date trees

What information would most likely be written down in traditional West African cultures?

• stories about past heroes

• political advice for a ruler

• interpretations of the Qur’an

• histories of local kinship groups