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Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 32mins
The golden age of India took place during the rule of the
Guptas
Romans
Americans
Athenians
What was the geography like in Ancient Greece?
river valley
islands and mountainous
swamps
woodlands
The plebeians political power in the Republic was gained through
control of many Roman legions
the support of a dictator named julius caesar
the formation of their own assembly and the laws of the 12 tables
revolt over the landless poor of Rome
How did Romans supply their cities with water?
Romans built their cities where there were natural springs
Romans only built cities on the banks of rivers
Roman engineers built aqueducts that carried water to cities
Roman relied exclusively on rainfall
Socrates was a philosopher and _________
minister
Greek soldier
teacher
mentor
Who was a student of Aristotle?
Plato
Socrates
Alexander the Great
Einstein
Archimedes made significant contributions to
Engineering
Sculpture
Architecture
Drama
The map above illustrates which of the following:
The invasions of Roman by barbarian tribes
The spread of Christianity
The spread of democratic governments
The extensive trade network started by Chinese silk production
This ocean is found between Africa, Asia, and Australia
Atlantic Ocean
Arctic Ocean
Indian Ocean
Pacific Ocean
What is Polytheism?
Karma
belief in more than one god
Love God and your neighbor as yourself.
Muhammad is God's messenger; 5 Pillars
What trade routes are pictures here?
Silk Roads
Indian Ocean Maritime Routes
River Links to Black Sea
Trans-Saharan Routes
Which trade route is pictured above?
trans-Saharan
northern Europe – Black Sea
maritime routes
Silk Road
Which route allowed Asia to connect with the Mediterranean basin?
South China Sea routes
Silk Road
Indian Ocean
Trans-Saharan routes
A negative effect of the use of trade routes was the spread of —
disease
ideas
goods
technology
Which of the following is an accurate statement about cultural diffusion (Think the importance of TRADE)?
Cultural diffusion spreads ideas, knowledge, and goods.
Cultural diffusion occurs only within one culture.
Cultural diffusion no longer takes place today.
Cultural diffusion happened only along the Silk Road.
In which of the following regions was the Han Dynasty located?
South Asia
East Asia
The Middle East
The Mediterranean
Which of the following was NOT an innovation of the Han Dynasty?
The rudder
Magnetic compass
Paper
Democracy
Which of the following figures is considered the founder of Tao/Daoism?
Liu Bang
Confucius
Lao Tzu
Shi Huangdi
Which of the following figures is considered the founder of Confucianism?
Lao Tzu
Confucius
Shi Huangdi
Liu Bang
Which of the following systems is characterized be strict laws and harsh punishments, due to the belief that people are inherently selfish and need to be forced to act "good?"
Legalism
Democracy
Militarism
Confucianism
Which of the following is characterized by a strong emphasis on family and specific roles in relationships?
Democracy
Tao/Daoism
Legalism
Confucianism
Which of the following is defined as, "The idea that people should respect their parents and elders?"
The Dao
Filial Piety
Legalism
Democracy
What is the "Dao?"
The sacred text of Tao/Daoism
A belief that people are inherently selfish
A focus on the roles of people in particular relationships
"The Way;" the correct path to virtue and happiness
To which belief system does the image of "5 Relationships" belong?
Confucianism
Tao/Daoism
Legalism
Buddhism
Which of these played the largest role in Buddhism's spread throughout Asia from the 100s to the 700s CE?
The Crusades
The Silk Road
Mongol invasions
Persian missionaries
Which is the BEST explanation for the geographic location of the these ancient Indian cities and towns?
They were all located along the Indus for better trade with the Chinese.
They were all located along the Indus river for military defense purposes.
They were all located along the Indus River because of irrigation, trade and transportation
They were all located along the Indus to limit contact with and to stay away from other nations.
In what geographic region would you find the Mughal Empire?
Central Asia
Southeastern Asia
Arabian Peninsula
Southwestern Asia
The Gupta Empire is considered the "Golden Age" of ancient India PRIMARILY because it
B)C).D)
was marked by achievements in science, mathematics, and the arts.
established the role of Buddhism as the central religion of India.
was the first Indian civilization to unite most of the subcontinent
defeated the Romans in numerous battles over control of trade routes.
During the Golden Age of India, which of the these were contributions to society?
laws and politics
sports and exercise
mathematics and literature
textiles and fashion design
In Hinduism, a person's dharma -or set of spiritual duties and obligations- is based on...
the Vedas
bad karma
dedication to Vishnu
their caste and station in life.
Which of these is an accurate description of the Gupta Empire in ancient India?
They defeated Alexander the Great to unify all of India.
They conquered the Maurya Empire using Chinese war techniques.
They came to power because of the disruption caused by the Mongols.
They were known for their religious tolerance, active trade, and great wealth.
According to Hindu beliefs, one's position in the caste system is determined by
your chosen profession.
your deeds in a previous life.
a test you take when you are 15
the caste system of your husband or wife.
Which of these is MOST true of the caste system in ancient India?
it was based on the Buddhist religion
women dominated society in ancient India and held many important positions in society
individuals were not allowed to move up in society regardless of their individual abilities
society was very fluid, and individuals could move up or down in society depending on how their personal abilities
Which of these groups would was the highest-ranking in the caste system in ancient India?
the nobility
warriors and soldiers
merchants and businessmen
priests and religious scholars
Who is the author of the epic poems 'Iliad' and 'Odyssey'?
Homer
Plato
Aristotle
Socrates
What is a polis?
Long narrative poem about heroic deeds
Government ruled by a king or queen
Fortified hilltop in a Greek city-state
City-state in ancient Greece
What is a phalanx?
City founded by Alexander the Great in Egypt
Government ruled by the people
Government ruled by a small group of people
Formation of heavily armed foot soldiers
Who was the conqueror who created a vast empire?
Alexander the Great
Darius III
Shi Huangdi
Asoka
What is the belief in the rebirth of the soul in a new body called?
Nirvana
Enlightenment
Karma
Reincarnation
Who is the founder of Buddhism?
Siddhartha Gautama
Confucius
Laozi
Filial Piety
What are the trade routes connecting China and the Mediterranean called?
Stupa
Hellenistic
Punic Wars
Silk Roads
Who is the Chinese philosopher known for his teachings on filial piety?
Qin Shi Huang
Confucius
Laozi
Shi Huangdi
What is the system of government with many departments and officials called?
Bureaucracy
Monarchy
Oligarchy
Democracy
What is the Chinese philosophy emphasizing harmony with nature called?
Confucianism
Yin and Yang
Daoism
Legalism
Who was the first emperor of Rome?
Hannibal
Constantine
Julius Caesar
Augustus
Who is the founder of Christianity?
Buddha
Muhammad
Moses
Jesus
What is the capital of the Byzantine Empire?
Alexandria
Constantinople
Athens
Rome
What is the blend of Greek, Hellenistic, and Roman cultures called?
Greco-Roman Culture
Persian Wars
Pax Romana
Hellenistic
