World History Age of Empires

What did the Pax Romana set the stage for?

• Led to the Great Schism.

• Development of the Silk Road

• Development and spread of Christianity

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  Development of the Hagia Sophia

What was polytheism in the Roman Empire primarily based upon?

• Chinese gods

• Catholic gods

• Hindu gods

• Greek gods 

Which event proved to be a crucial step in extending Christianity throughout the Mediterranean world?

• Jesus of Nazareth was proclaimed the Messiah.

• Christianity was made legal throughout the Roman Empire.

• Rome's first emperor converted to Christianity.

• The rise of the Roman Empire in Europe and Asia.

Which of the following describes a major effect of the Bantu migrations?

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  the success of hunter-foraging in sub-Saharan Africa

• the introduction of banana cultivation in East Africa

• the diffusion of iron technology in sub-Saharan Africa

• the spread of Islam across sub-Saharan Africa

Chandragupta united India and began the Maurya Empire. How did he keep India united?

• by having a strong military and a strong government

• by forcing the people to follow Buddhism

• by promoting tolerance of others

• by following the Eightfold Path

Which of the following is true?

• The Ancient Greek city-state of Sparta granted universal suffrage to their people

• The Ancient Greek city-state of Sparta was primarily concerned with the health of their people.

• The Ancient Greek city-state of Sparta was a powerful military state. 

• The Ancient Greek city-state of Sparta placed great emphasis on literature and the arts.

Which of the following statements describes the Greek philosopher Plato?

• He was the most important politician in Athens.

• He made contributions to Greek drama.

• He was an important general in the Peloponnesian War.

• He was the founder of a famous school called the Academy.

How did Shi Huangdi try to defend his empire from attacks from the north?

• He established military forts along the Silk Road. 

• He made military service a requirement for citizenship.

• He built the Great Wall which was over 2,600 miles long.

• He encouraged the nomads to join Chinese society.

Which statement is an accurate description of both Buddhism and Hinduism?

• Nirvana was a major aspect of the belief system of both Buddhism and Hinduism.

• The caste system was an outgrowth of Hinduism but also became identified with Buddhism.

• Both religions taught the importance of karma in affecting a person’s fate.

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  Neither religion placed importance on the individual’s efforts to seek release from rebirth.

Which Chinese political philosophy is based upon the "five relationships," including father-son and husband-wife?

• Daoism

• Confucianism

• Maoism

• Legalism