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1
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If you decided to travel the entire distance of the Silk Road, how far would you go?

A

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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3
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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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5
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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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7
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What was the name given to the religion of the Hebrews?

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Judaism

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8
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Who taught Confucian ideals to his followers?

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Mencius

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9
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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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10
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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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12
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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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13
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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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14
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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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16
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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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17
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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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18
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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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19
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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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20
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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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21
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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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22
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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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23
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Which disease was spread along the Silk Road to Europe?

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bubonic plague

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24
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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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25
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The Silk Road was built during which Chinese dynasty?

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Han Dynasty

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26
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Who was the father of many nations?

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Abraham

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27
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Lowest on the caste system were servants and peasants known as:

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Sudras

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28
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How were the Hebrews connected to the house of Pharaoh in Egypt? (Choose all that apply.)

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-through Joseph, who became a ruler second only to Pharaoh
-through Moses, who had been brought up in Pharaoh’s household

29
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Which word means “way” or “path”?

A

Tao

30
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What notable event happened under the reign of Cyrus the Great concerning the Hebrews?

A

The Hebrews were allowed to return to Jerusalem.

31
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Abraham was called from a city in:

A

Mesopotamia

32
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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.)

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-Christianity
-Judaism
-Islam

33
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Which of the following are true about Zoroastrianism? (Choose all that apply.)

A

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

-It was led by the main prophet Zarathustra.

-It revolved around a supreme creator.

34
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Which of the following was NOT one of the Judges of Israel?

A

Caleb

35
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“The Buddha” means what?

A

awakened one

36
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What occupation were the Phoenicians known for?

A

They were seafarers.

37
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Who was the founder of Buddhism?

A

Siddhartha Gautama

38
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The 2 tribes of Judah were conquered by this tribe in 600 BC:

A

Babylonians

38
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What Hindu term refers to rewards and consequences based on actions?

A

karma

39
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Whose teachings were recorded in the Analects?

A

Confucius

40
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A famine forced the Israelites to move closer to Egypt. Around which year did this occur?

A

1600 BC

41
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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.)

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-China
-India
-Persia
-Arabia

42
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According to the video, why is the Ganges River important?

A

She is a mother, goddess, and giver of life.

43
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Phoenicia is believed to be which Old Testament location?

A

Canaan

44
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What was the name given to the caste of commoners, who were merchants, farmers, and landowners?

A

Vaishyas

45
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In the Zoroastrian system, the end of time:

A

ends with a battle that will be between good and evil

46
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Who were Abraham’s sons? (Choose all that apply.)

A

-Ishmael
-Isaac

47
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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?

A

Darius the Great

48
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Where did the Indo-Aryans migrate from?

A

Central Asia

49
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Which leader in the Persian Empire led his army to conquer the Babylonian Empire?

A

Cyrus the Great

50
Q

Who was the first king of Israel?

A

Saul

51
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What did the Lydians contribute to ancient civilization?

A

the first monetary system

52
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The prophet Daniel interpreted the handwriting on the wall for this Babylonian king:

A

Belshazzar

53
Q

Which Persian king was defeated by the Greeks at the Battle of Salamis?

A

Xerxes

54
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The matzo bread served during the Seder meal represents: (Choose all that apply.)

A

-the 3 temples

-the Exodus

55
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Which Empire took control after the Babylonian Empire fell?

A

Persian Empire

56
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What was the name given to the governors placed over specific areas to maintain control in the Persian Empire?

A

satraps

57
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How was trade conducted before the Lydians introduced coins?

A

barter

58
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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?

A

caste system

59
Q

Which of the following is NOT one of the Four Noble Truths of Buddhism?

A

truth of eternal life

60
Q

In sending the plagues on Egypt, God attacked not only the people of Egypt, he struck at their ___________ as well.

A

gods

61
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Under which king did Israel begin to turn back to polytheism?

A

Solomon

62
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Which dynasty ushered in the Golden Age of China?

A

Tang Dynasty

63
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When did the religion of Hinduism originate?

A

Historians are unsure.

64
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Which of the following made the Jews unique?

A

They practiced a monotheistic religion in a world where most were polytheistic.

65
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Through the influence of Mordecai and Esther, it is reasonable to assume:

A

They were able to promote religious tolerance in the Persian Empire.

66
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Zoroastrianism was a ___________________ religion.

A

Monotheistic

67
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One of the reasons the Persian Empire was successful is because:

A

it used tolerance to make people willing to subordinate themselves.

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