Unit 2 Review

The ancient Greek city-state of Athens influenced later cultures by

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• adopting a monotheistic religion.

• developing a written language.

• constructing a system of canals.

• establishing a democratic government.

One factor contributing to the decline of both the Roman Empire and the Han dynasty of China was - 

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• the conversion of the population to a monotheistic religion
  

• social unrest created by an emerging middle class

• political decisions that contributed to internal conflicts

• the development of a political bureaucracy

The leader most closely associated with the fusion of cultures into Hellenistic society is —

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• Alexander the Great.

  
  

• Darius the Great.

  
  

• Phillip II of Macedon.

  
  

• Xerxes I of Persia.

  
  

The Persian, Indian, and Chinese empires all experienced a decline due to 

• peasant uprisings

• high Taxes

• Invasion of foreign / nomadic tribes

• natural disasters

The development of direct democracy in ancient Greece expanded which traditional belief?

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• Religious faith is the basis for the law.

• Individuals have political duties.

• People have moral freedom

• There is only one god.

where did Hinduism originate?

• China

• india

• Egypt

• greece

Which religion rejects the existence of a supreme deity?

• Christianity

• Buddhism

• Hinduism

• Islam

What is the difference between polytheism and monotheism?

• Polytheism believes in one god, while monotheism believes in multiple gods.

• Polytheism believes in multiple gods, while monotheism believes in one god.

• Polytheism believes in multiple gods, while monotheism believes in no gods.

• Polytheism believes in no gods, while monotheism believes in one god.

What cause of decline was experienced by all three of the Indian, Persian, and Chinese
empires?

• Invasions from foreign armies/nomadic tribes

• High Taxes.

• Peasant Uprisings

• Disease infection due to the growth of trade

Alexander the Great was mostly known for?

• he taught that the way to seek truth is through a series of questions and answers

• He conquered most of the Mediterranean world, including Egypt and Persia, and
  as far as the Indus River Valley. He spread Greek culture everywhere he
  conquered.

• He is known as "The Father of Tragedy" and wrote the Oresteia trilogy

• He was the spiritual leader in Greece that led a cultural Great Awakening.