Unit 2 Review - Religions & E. Classical

How did the Persians control the empire?

• Divided it into provinces
• Created new law
• instituted a democracy
• created a republic

How did Judaism differ from many other early religions prior to the classical period?

• Judaism encouraged missionaries to convert non-believers.

• Judaism relied on the interpretations of religious scholars.

• Judaism emphasized a belief in one God.

• Judaism imposed strict dietary laws.

Which belief system gained prominence in India during the Mauryan Empire?

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

• Christianity

• Confucianism

Which innovation promoted trade and contributed to the unity of the Persian Empire?

• Creation of a universal code of laws

• Use of standardized metal coins

• Division of the empire into administrative provinces

• Construction of the remarkable gardens of the palace in Babylon

Who spread Buddhism throughout India and into China?

• the Buddha

• Asoka

• Mohammad

• Moses

Name the Persian religion.

• Zoroastrianism

• Islam

• Buddhism

• Christianity

Who ruled each province in Persia?

• senators

• priests

• satraps

• pharoah

A series of rebirths is called

• reincarnation

• rebirth

• recovery

• religion

What is the social system is important to Hinduism but NOT Buddhism?

• feudalism 
•  caste system 
• Reincarnation

• Karma

What did the caste system do to the society of ancient India? 

• Divided it into social classes
• brought the people together