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50 Questions Flashcards

1
Q

which religious group holds cattle in the Ganges River sacred

A

hinduism

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2
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which religion is associated with the pilgrimage to Mecca, prayer five times daily and the five pillars of faith

A

Islam

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3
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how did the Han dynasty maintain control of China

A

bureaucracy and centralized government

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4
Q

which religion specifically rejected the cast system

A

buddhism

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5
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how did the Han dynasty grow wealthy

A

develop trade networks

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6
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explain why the silk Road was important to China’s development

A

promoted cultural diffusion through trade

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7
Q

on which topic are Jewish and Christian followers most at odds and separated the two

A

christians believe Jesus is the Messiah

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8
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which book is most associated with the teachings of Confucius

A

analects

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9
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how do followers of Confucius attempt to create peace and harmony in society

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respect and honor others, follow the 5 relationships, filial piety

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10
Q

list the four that acted to naturally insolate China for centuries

A

Himalaya Mountains
Gobi Desert
Taklamakan Desert
Pacific Ocean

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11
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how did China’s view of itself as the Middle Kingdom impact their desire for contact with others

A

They viewed themselves as the center of the world

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12
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after the fall of Rome, what was the name of the eastern portion of Europe with its capitol of Constantinople

A

Byzantine Empire

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13
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what type of authority was maintain by the Roman government during the Pax Romana and the Catholic Church during the Dark Ages

A

centralized authority

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14
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why were the guilds important the Middle Ages

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they standardized high quality goals and set prices

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15
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which geographic factor led to the rise of several, separate Greek polis

A

mountainous topography

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16
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which system is most associated with ancient Athenian right to assembly and cast votes

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direct democracy

17
Q

why are hieroglyphics and cuneiform important in understanding ancient cultures

A

they give us written history of civilizations

18
Q

what does the archaeological studies indicate about the ancient Indian cities of Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro

A

Advance urban planning and grid-like city

19
Q

how did the Code of Hammurabi create a class system in Mesopotamia

A

People were ranked in their importance; no social mobility

20
Q

what do archaeologists do with historical evidence to better understand past cultures

A

interpret evidence to draw conclusions

21
Q

which empire is most associated with Emperor Justinian, the building of the Haiga Sophia and the construction of the Hippodrome

A

Byzantine Empire

22
Q

why did the Chinese and Japanese develop terrace farming farming and what does that indicate about these ancient civilizations

A

Adapted to the geographic conditions in their environment

23
Q

which group is most associated with protecting medieval manors and Chivalry

A

knights

24
Q

which leader is most associated with creating central authority and expanding the kingdom of the Franks during the Dark Ages in Western Europe

A

Charlemgne

25
Q

which two groups fought in the Battle of Tours

A

Christian and Muslims

26
Q

which institution held the greatest power during the Dark Ages in Western Europe

A

The Catholic Church

27
Q

which two groups fought in the One Hundred Years War

A

France and England

28
Q

which king of England is most responsible of raising the British Army and for leading England in the Battle of Hastings

A

William of Normandy

29
Q

what is a monsoon

A

seasonal winds

30
Q

which religion is associated with the Sabbath, the Talmud, and Dispora

A

Judaism

31
Q

which faith is associated with the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path

A

Buddhism

32
Q

what’s Islam’s holy book

A

Koran

33
Q

what’s Judaism’s holy book

A

Torah and Talmud

34
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what two groups were most associated with ending suffering by giving up all selfish desires and reaching Nirvana

A

Buddhism

Global 9 Midterm (2 decks)

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