World History Ancient Civilizations Test

What was a major advantage of the Chinese system of writing?

• It developed from pictographs and could be read by other peoples.

• People all over China could read it, even if they spoke other languages.

• The Chinese written language has changed very little since 200 B.C.

• All readers needed to know was a small number of pictographs.

How did the Mandate of Heaven affect government in China?

• The Mandate of Heaven led to long periods of war among families.

• Religious leaders read oracle bones to select new rulers.

• It allowed new rulers to justify the overthrow of a declining dynasty.

• The ruler received a direct mandate from heaven that he should resign.

To restore social order, harmony, and good government, Confucius believed it was necessary for society to be organized around what general category?

• religious values

• written law

• relationships

• social classes

Why are rivers so important in the development of early civilizations?

• They encourage the development of large navies.

• They allow for factory production of manufactured goods.

• They make agriculture possible.

• They discourage hunting and herding.

Which belief of the prophet Zoroaster was similar to later concepts in Christianity and Islam?

• communion with nature

• concept of a caste system

• monotheism

• filial piety and family relationships

18. Which was a philosopher known for his emphasis on responsible relationships and respect for parents?

• Confucius

• Socrates

• Nietzsche

• Descartes

Hinduism and Buddhism have a common belief in

• many gods.

• reincarnation.

• the caste system.

• the sacredness of all life.

The social class system that came to be known as the caste system was established in India by

• Hittites.

• Aryans.

• Hindus.

• Gupta.

The most sacred writings of the Jewish religion are the first five books of the Hebrew Bible, known as the

• Torah.

• Old Testament.

• Ten Commandments.

• Ark of the Covenant.

The Hebrews believed that God protected them because of

• a covenant.

• ritual sacrifice.

• annual ceremonies.

• their humanity.