AP World: Ch 2- 2nd Half(India/China/Jew))

What was a significant feature of Harappa's urban facilities?

• Wooden houses

• Citywide drainage systems

• Stone roads

• Underground tunnels

What role did priests play in Harappan civilization?

• Military leaders

• Farmers

• Intermediaries between people and gods

• Traders

What was a major factor in the decline of the Harappan civilization?

• Technological advancement

• Environmental changes

• Increase in population

• Discovery of new lands

What did the Indo-European migrants bring to India?

• New agricultural techniques

• Political ideas

• Advanced weaponry

• New languages

What are the Vedas, and what do they consist of?

• Ancient Indian epic poems about gods and heroes

• A collection of hymns dedicated to the Aryan gods

• A series of philosophical dialogues

• A set of laws governing ancient Indian society

Which two epic poems are mentioned as part of the Epic Age in India?

• Iliad and Odyssey

• Mahabharata and Ramayana

• Beowulf and Gilgamesh

• Aeneid and Metamorphoses

What was a significant development in Chinese writing by 1500 B.C.E.?

• Creation of a phonetic alphabet

• Development of over 3000 pictographic characters

• Introduction of hieroglyphics

• Use of Latin script

What was a key feature of the river valley civilization in China?

• Nomadic lifestyle with no permanent settlements

• Strong emphasis on ancestor worship

• Complete reliance on hunting and gathering

• Lack of any form of writing or record-keeping

What dynasty followed the Shang dynasty in early Chinese civilization?

• Han dynasty

• Ming dynasty

• Zhou dynasty

• Tang dynasty

What was one of the main agricultural benefits during the Zhou dynasty in China?

• Introduction of maize and potatoes

• Expansion of rice and wheat cultivation

• Cultivation of cotton and sugarcane

• Introduction of corn and beans