Quarter 2 Review

Why did the people of Sumer and Babylon build temples?

• to honor the gods

• to honor the priests

• to show the power of the king

• to show the wealth of the society

What do these structures reveal about the culture?

• the role of the afterlife in their culture

• the need for a strong military defense

• reliance upon forced labor for farming

• the importance of astrology in their religion

What was a key aspect of Ramses the Great's rule?

• It caused civil war.

• It led to decline.

• It relied on military power.

• It brought religious freedom.

Why is the Gupta Empire called the Golden Age of India?

• many religious revivals

• vast territorial conquests

• discoveries of gold and silver

• advances in science and architecture

What impact did ancient Indian doctors have on medicine? Select ALL that apply.

• They established the first hospitals.

• They created a guide to medical sciences.

• They established the first medical schools.

• They created the first types of vaccinations.

How does karma affect reincarnation in Hinduism?

• It determines how a person will be reincarnated.

• It allows a person to decide how they are to be reincarnated.

• If a person ignores karma, the cycle of reincarnation will stop.

• If a person accepts karma, he or she will be reincarnated endlessly.

Why did the ancient Egyptians develop a calendar?

• to model the moon phases

• to record trade

• to track building monuments

• to monitor Nile flooding

How did Emperor Asoka influence culture in India and East Asia?

• by establishing Vedic schools

• by funding the Silk Road

• by sending Buddhist missionaries

• by developing the Mandate of Heaven

What was crucial for the development of Egypt and Sumer's civilizations?

• A. Advanced technology.

• B. Trade to sustain populations.

• C. Favor of gods and priests.

• D. Dependence on rivers.

How did the Mauryan Empire treat neighboring states after adopting Buddhism?

• They engaged in spiritual warfare.

• They worked toward peaceful terms.

• They ignored neighboring states.

• They attempted to conquer them.