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If you decided to travel the entire distance of the Silk Road, how far would you go?

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4,000 miles

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Which famous explorer from the West is known for his journeys along the Silk Road?

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Marco Polo

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As a remembrance of the final plague on Egypt, Jews celebrate ________________ every year.

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Passover

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Daniel’s vision of the ram and goat predicted the defeat of the Persians by:

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Alexander the Great

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How did the Hebrew people become “Israel”?

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Jacob’s name was changed to Israel, and his sons became the fathers of the twelve tribes.

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Those who swept the streets and cleaned up after everyone else were not given a caste and were known as:

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untouchables and outcasts

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What was the name given to the religion of the Hebrews?

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Judaism

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Who taught Confucian ideals to his followers?

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Mencius

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What was the name of the land that the Hebrews settled in?

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Palestine

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Why was Phoenicia referred to as the “birthplace of the alphabet”?

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It is the basis for the alphabet that we use today.

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Who taught that you must balance the yin and the yang in order to have a healthy life?

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Laozi

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Which Mongolian ruler helped trade along the Silk Road to flourish during the Yuan Dynasty?

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Kublai Khan

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The 10 tribes of Israel were conquered by this group in 700 BC:

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the Assyrians

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According to Mencius, who was full of evil and corrupting society?

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government officials

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Which of the following are true about Zoroastrianism? (Choose all that apply.)

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-It was led by the main prophet Zarathustra.

-It was based on the tension of good versus evil.

-It revolved around a supreme creator.

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At the death of Joshua, Israel’s history entered the time of:

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the judges

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The celebration of Passover begins:

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at sunset on the 15th day of Nisan

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Priests, who once were second in the social structure, rose to the top of the caste system and were known as what?

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Brahmans

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Esther was a Jew who was able to help her people because of her position as:

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queen of Persia

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The five books of the Bible representing the history and central beliefs of the Jewish people are called:

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the Torah

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What were the five basic virtues taught by Confucius?

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kindness, righteousness, sobriety, wisdom, and trustworthiness

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Under which Persian ruler did the Empire reach its largest extent?

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Darius the Great

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Which disease was spread along the Silk Road to Europe?

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bubonic plague

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Why was Pharaoh reluctant to let the Hebrew people go?

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They were a good source of labor.

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The Silk Road was built during which Chinese dynasty?
Han Dynasty
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Who was the father of many nations?
Abraham
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Lowest on the caste system were servants and peasants known as:
Sudras
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How were the Hebrews connected to the house of Pharaoh in Egypt? (Choose all that apply.)
-through Joseph, who became a ruler second only to Pharaoh -through Moses, who had been brought up in Pharaoh's household
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Which word means “way” or “path”?
Tao
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What notable event happened under the reign of Cyrus the Great concerning the Hebrews?
The Hebrews were allowed to return to Jerusalem.
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Abraham was called from a city in:
Mesopotamia
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Because of various interpretations of the Bible, Abraham can be said to be the founder of what three world religions? (Choose 3 answers.)
-Christianity -Judaism -Islam
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Which of the following are true about Zoroastrianism? (Choose all that apply.)
-It was based on the tension of good versus evil. -It was led by the main prophet Zarathustra. -It revolved around a supreme creator.
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Which of the following was NOT one of the Judges of Israel?
Caleb
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"The Buddha" means what?
awakened one
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What occupation were the Phoenicians known for?
They were seafarers.
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Who was the founder of Buddhism?
Siddhartha Gautama
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The 2 tribes of Judah were conquered by this tribe in 600 BC:
Babylonians
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What Hindu term refers to rewards and consequences based on actions?
karma
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Whose teachings were recorded in the Analects?
Confucius
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A famine forced the Israelites to move closer to Egypt. Around which year did this occur?
1600 BC
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According to the map in your lesson, which major areas would you travel along if you were trading on land via the Silk Road? (Choose all that apply.)
-China -India -Persia -Arabia
42
According to the video, why is the Ganges River important?
She is a mother, goddess, and giver of life.
43
Phoenicia is believed to be which Old Testament location?
Canaan
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What was the name given to the caste of commoners, who were merchants, farmers, and landowners?
Vaishyas
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In the Zoroastrian system, the end of time:
ends with a battle that will be between good and evil
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Who were Abraham's sons? (Choose all that apply.)
-Ishmael -Isaac
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Which Persian king declared that Daniel's God was the most powerful after seeing him spared from the lion's den?
Darius the Great
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Where did the Indo-Aryans migrate from?
Central Asia
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Which leader in the Persian Empire led his army to conquer the Babylonian Empire?
Cyrus the Great
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Who was the first king of Israel?
Saul
51
What did the Lydians contribute to ancient civilization?
the first monetary system
52
The prophet Daniel interpreted the handwriting on the wall for this Babylonian king:
Belshazzar
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Which Persian king was defeated by the Greeks at the Battle of Salamis?
Xerxes
54
The matzo bread served during the Seder meal represents: (Choose all that apply.)
-the 3 temples -the Exodus
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Which Empire took control after the Babylonian Empire fell?
Persian Empire
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What was the name given to the governors placed over specific areas to maintain control in the Persian Empire?
satraps
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How was trade conducted before the Lydians introduced coins?
barter
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What was the name of the social structure that was created by the Indo-Aryans and was later adopted by India?
caste system
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Which of the following is NOT one of the Four Noble Truths of Buddhism?
truth of eternal life
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In sending the plagues on Egypt, God attacked not only the people of Egypt, he struck at their ___________ as well.
gods
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Under which king did Israel begin to turn back to polytheism?
Solomon
62
Which dynasty ushered in the Golden Age of China?
Tang Dynasty
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When did the religion of Hinduism originate?
Historians are unsure.
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Which of the following made the Jews unique?
They practiced a monotheistic religion in a world where most were polytheistic.
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Through the influence of Mordecai and Esther, it is reasonable to assume:
They were able to promote religious tolerance in the Persian Empire.
66
Zoroastrianism was a ___________________ religion.
Monotheistic
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One of the reasons the Persian Empire was successful is because:
it used tolerance to make people willing to subordinate themselves.

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