50 Questions Flashcards

1
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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
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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
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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

A

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

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10
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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

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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

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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

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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

A

direct democracy

17
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why are hieroglyphics and cuneiform important in understanding ancient cultures

A

they give us written history of civilizations

18
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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
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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
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which empire is most associated with Emperor Justinian, the building of the Haiga Sophia and the construction of the Hippodrome

A

Byzantine Empire

22
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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
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which group is most associated with protecting medieval manors and Chivalry

24
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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
which two groups fought in the Battle of Tours
Christian and Muslims
26
which institution held the greatest power during the Dark Ages in Western Europe
The Catholic Church
27
which two groups fought in the One Hundred Years War
France and England
28
which king of England is most responsible of raising the British Army and for leading England in the Battle of Hastings
William of Normandy
29
what is a monsoon
seasonal winds
30
which religion is associated with the Sabbath, the Talmud, and Dispora
Judaism
31
which faith is associated with the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path
Buddhism
32
what's Islam's holy book
Koran
33
what's Judaism's holy book
Torah and Talmud
34
what two groups were most associated with ending suffering by giving up all selfish desires and reaching Nirvana
Buddhism