Test 2 Flashcards
A main feature of earlier caves of the Ajanta Caves is the presence of sculptured statues of Buddha.
Flase
An uncompleted cave of the Ajanta Caves indicates the decline of Buddhism in India in the 7th century CE
True
The Romans studied a wrecked Carthaginian vessel to build their fleet, which would be used in the Punic War.
True
Among the following, which is an INCORRECT description of the second Punic War?
B. By winning the Cannae Battle, Hannibal took over the city of Rome.
Octavian used Antony’s affair with the Egyptian queen Cleopatra as political propaganda to make the Roman people turn against Antony.
true
Among the following, which belongs to “Romanness,” which spread to colonies and provinces of the Roman Empire?
D all of the above
As the model city of the Roman Empire, the city of Rome was deliberately planned and laid out in a grid pattern.
false
Among the following, which is NOT related to the coliseum (=arena)?
poor people being prohibited from entering the coliseum
Since ESJ van Graan donated the relics of Mapungubwe to University of Pretoria, all these relics have been openly displayed to the public in order to promote the knowledge of ancient African history.
False
Among the following, which is an INCORECCT description of Great Zimbabwe?
b. Great Zimbabwe ruins were the palace of Queen Sheba, which imitated King Solomon’s building in Jerusalem.
Archeologist Gertrude Carton-Thompson’s argument to refute the Bantu origin of Great Zimbabwe was popular among white colonial settlers
false
. The object of the ballgame (pelota) in Chichén Itzá was more religious than recreational.
true
. Before they were influenced by the Toltecs, the Mayans had been known as peaceful “sky-watchers.”
true
. As the Mayan people were the first people of the New World to keep historical records, abundant written documents from the classical period of Maya are available now.
false
Buddhism and Hinduism after the collapse of the Mauryan Empire-
political disunity
growth of Buddhism, decline of Hinduism
Zhou dynasty-
zhou kings rulled core areas
royal family governing large areas.
Age of Warring States
vessel states become independent, seven major states,
sought various thinkers who had good ideas. all had different political, social, and economic systems.
“Hundred Schools of Thought”
blooming of new ideas
the formation pf intellectual history
ideal human and proper human relations
found the roots of political chaos.
Daoism (sage ruler)
major religion in china, means- way or path
philosophy of ideal human life and society. major text is daoejing.
greed/desire is cause of problems.
Confucius / Confucianism
rituals teaching manners,
ideal man- human, wise and brave
promotes harmony of people, devotion to virtue
not a religion, dont focus on afterlife.
the Five Cardinal Relationships
- There should be affection between parent and child.
- There should be righteousness between ruler and minister.
- There should be differentiation between husband and wife.
- There should be precedence between elders and youngers.
- There should be trust between friend and friend.
Teaches subordination and inequality.
Legalism-
adopted by state of quin
unification of china
strong central government, rule by law, rewards and punishments.