Midterm Review

On which continent did humans first emerge?

• Australia

• Europe

• Asia

• Africa

Which term best describes humans that hunted and gathered during the Paleolithic Age?

• Sedentary

• Nomadic

• Caste

• Civilizations

Why did early civilizations develop near rivers?

• Protection from invasion

• Fertile soil and irrigation for farming

• Live nomadic lifestyles

• Inspiration for art and architecture

The caste system is part of which belief system?

• Judaism

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

• Christianity

The founder of Buddhism

• Chandra Gupta

• Qin Shi Huangdi

• Siddhartha Gautama

• Jesus

All of the following are true of Buddhism EXCEPT

• One must follow the Eightfold Path to eliminate suffering

• Rejected the caste system and believed all can achieve Nirvana

• Dharma means to follow your caste

• Souls can be reincarnated

Which of the following term explains a society in which men are in positions of power.

• Matriarchy

• Democracy

• Feudalism

• Patriarchy

The Laws of Manu are

• An important Hindu religious text

• The holy text of Judaism

• The Roman law system

• The Greek law system

Who rejected the caste system in India?

• Rama

• Siddhartha Gautama

• Confucius

• Qin Shi Huangdi

A test created during the Han Dynasty that allowed people of any social class to gain power in the government

• The Twelve Tables

• Civil Service Exams

• Legalism

• Code of Hammurabi