Age of Empires

Which of these answer choices best explains what a satrap was in the Persian Empire?

• a governor of a political district

• a naval vessel used to blockade enemy ports

• an agricultural community

• a regiment of the army made up of kidnapped Greeks

China is a land known for its many philosophies.  The purpose for the philosophies of Confucius, Laozi, and the Legalists was -

• To restore family values & relationships among the Chinese people

• To restore social order, harmony and respect for authority

• To live simply and in harmony with nature and the universal force

• To best apply punishment in a strict controlled government

Which two religions complete the chart? (Hint : India)

• Judaism and Hinduism

• Buddhism and Judaism

• Hinduism and Zoroastrisim

• Hinduism and Buddhism

Which major Chinese Dynasty is responsible for the accomplishments above?

• Persian Dynasty

• Han Dynasty

• Mauryan Dynasty

• Qin Dynasty

Which statement best describes how the Persian Empire was held under control?

• city-states of Persia was given freedom to set their own government

• set up colonies that traded with one another

• It was divided into provinces and ruled by Satraps appointed by the Persian Emperor

• It established a relationship with the local leadership and used them to help maintain control

What was the impact of the process pictured above from the Han Dynasty?

• . Exams were given to children of nobility to determine their rank in the military

• A uniform writing and measurement system was taught to students

• Funding of the government was based on taxing merchants who had to register their goods before selling

• A civil service examination system created a bureaucracy based on Confucian ideals that allowed for social mobility.

Which of the following statements is correct about the Zhou Dynasty diagram above?

• the work of farmers and peasants was more valued due to their ability to increase food production.

• opportunity for upward movement with the building of the Silk Roads

• improvements in farming led to a decrease in trad

• Emperor lacked true power the country

The primary purpose of the architectural marvel pictured above built during the rule of Shi Huangdi was

• provide a continuous road to trave

• to show the boundaries of his empire

• to provide protection from foreign invaders

• serve as a tomb for peasants executed during revolts

What was the purpose of the system shown above?

• It was a political institution that enforced rules about social behavior

• Any constitutional issues involving warfare were resolved

• promoted a belief in the rights of individuals and equality among the empire

• unified the subcontinent under a single government

Using the map above, which of the following statements best explains what is shown?

• invasion of Darius brought India, Persia, and Mesopotamia together

• Mauryan emperor Asoka strengthened and spread Buddhism through his Rock Edicts and sending out Buddhist missionaries

• religion appealed to members of lower castes

• India became the major crossroads for the expanding maritime trade that accompanied the spread of Hinduism.