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Confucianism, the philosophy developed by Confucius, was concerned with... Social order and good government
Who lead the Jews out of Egypt during the Exodus? Moses
What do the construction of the Pyramids suggest about Ancient Egyptian civilization? It was complex and capable of highly organized efforts.
Name TWO accomplishments of the Maya Developed the concept of zero and built observatories
Sumerians invented the earliest known writing system, which was later called Cuneiform
The purpose of Asoka’s stone pillars was to... offer moral advice and promise a just government
Indian art of the Gupta period most often depicted... Hindu figures and stories
Archaeology involves the study of past people and cultures through examining... their artifacts.
While rivers aided China’s development as a civilization, deserts and mountains tended to... Isolate it from other civilizations
What physical features isolate China from other civilizations The Himalayas, the Gobi desert, the Taklimakan desert, and the Pacific Ocean
According to Hinduism, what determines how a person will be reincarnated? Karma
Before the Shang kingdom arose, Chinese civilization consisted of... small farming villages along the Huang River.
Which of the following was the lowest varna, or caste grouping, identified in the Vedas? Sudras
Phoenicia did not have its own supply of ivory. Phoenicia obtained ivory by trading with other regions, which made ivory a Phoenician... Import
What was the first book to contain the Ten Commandments? The Torah
Why did Samudra Gupta call himself the “Exterminator of Kings”? because he conquered small kingdoms throughout India
King Zheng and the Qin united China mainly by Force
Where did humans first settle after migrating from Africa? Asia
The Egyptians developed a calendar with 365 days that was a... lunar calendar based on the phases of the moon.
Where do most scientists believe that human life began? Africa
Which ancient Egyptian leader fought against the Hittites in the area that was then called Kadesh? Ramses II
The numerals we use to today come from which civilization? Ancient India
What word characterizes the soil of the Fertile Crescent? Fertile, rich
A major breakthrough of the Maya was... The development of zero
Many feats of Aztec engineering were made necessary by Tenochtitlan’s location... On a small island in a lake
The philosophy of Greek thinkers such as Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle was based on belief in... the reasoning power of the mind.
According to the Five Pillars of Islam, what activity is particularly associated with the holy month of Ramadan? Fasting
What was a major accomplishment of the Frankish king Charlemagne? He extended Christianity into Northern Europe.
Rome was built along the... Apennines.
What was the Crusades’ lasting influence on life in Europe? They brought new ideas and goods to Europe.
What was a long-term effect of the Magna Carta on England? the development of more democratic government
How did the Black Death change European society People sought safety in isolation.
What was one major source of instability in Europe after the collapse of Charlemagne’s empire? the Viking invasions
What was one of the main sources of instability in Europe after the collapse of Charlemagne's empire? Trade increased because Crusaders gained a taste for Asian goods.
How did the Magna Carta limit the power of the king? The king could not raise taxes without permission or send people to prison without a trial
Who heads the Eastern Orthodox Church today? patriarchs in different countries
How did the introduction of the horse-drawn plow affect Europe? More land was cultivated.
Augustus was the first leader of Rome to... hold power as an emperor.
How were European Jews affected by the bubonic plague? People looking for a scapegoat targeted Jews.
What are the 5 pillars of Islam? Belief in one god, Prayer, Charity, Fasting during Ramadan, and Pilgrimage to Mecca
According to the Hebrew Bible, who lead the Jews out of slavery during the Exodus? Moses
What do the pyramids suggest about Ancient Egypt? That it was complex and capable of highly organized efforts
What religion was introduced to China from India through sea and land trade routes? Buddhism
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