Chapter 2: First Civilizations
Chapter 3: Early India and China
Chapter 4: The First Empires
Chapter 5: Age of Religions, Technology, and Culture
Random
100
Why was Cuneiform (written language) invented?
A. Record-keeping
B. Economic Reasons
C. Preserve knowledge and information
D. All of the following are correct
D. All of the following are correct
100
What gave Chinese rulers the right to rule over their people?
A. Daoist Teachings
B. Good Karma
C. The Popular Mandate
D. The Mandate of Heaven
D. The Mandate of Heaven
100
Which Greek city-state was known for dominating the sea and being the center of learning and philosophy?
A. Corinth
B. Thebes
C. Athens
D. Sparta
C. Athens
100
Which philosophy focuses on individual's benevolence and kindness?
A. Daoism
B. Confucianism
C. Legalism
D. Zoroastrianism
B. Confucianism
100
Who is my main on Marvel Rivals?
A. Doctor Strange
B. Phoenix
C. Gambit
D. Winter Soldier
A. Doctor Strange
200
In Ancient Egypt, why were the pharaohs so respected and obeyed?
A. They were semi-divine and served as a connection between their gods
B. The pharaoh was the individual who ensured stability and peace
C. The pharaoh were the earthly embodiments of Horus
D. All of the following are correct
D. All of the following are correct
200
Performing good works within your caste would produce _________.
A. Indra
B. Atman
C. Karma
D. Brahman
C. Karma
200
What made the Kingdom of New Egypt so prosperous?
A. Their domination of the Mediterranean Sea
B. Their conquests brought in lots of riches
C. They were effective administrators and respected their diverse empire
D. The New Kingdom was the center of intellectual and religious thought
B. Their conquests brought in lots of riches
200
What was the importance of the Torah?
A) Established the first democratic government
B) Created a monotheistic tradition centered on a chosen people
C) Ended slavery in the ancient world
D) Unified all Middle Eastern kingdoms
B) Created a monotheistic tradition centered on a chosen people
200
This ASU Frat leader brutally framemogged which looksmaxxing chad?
Clavicular
300
How did the First International Order ensure prosperity for the civilizations involved in it?
- Alliances and diplomacy promoted the growth of literature, writing, economic ties, prosperity, and stability to their civilizations
300
Which of the following is NOT true about the Caste System/Varnas?
A. Indians were obligated to serve a specific purpose in society based upon their designated class
B. Indians were allowed to marry others outside of their varna if they became wealthy enough
C. Kshatriyas belonged to the warrior class
D. People were designated to their varna by birth
B. Indians were allowed to marry others outside of their varna if they became wealthy enough
300
Which of the following was NOT true about the Assyrian Empire?
A. They were very interested in direct rule over their conquered subjects
B. They welcomed foreign architecture, art, and literature that was deemed as valuable
C. They relied to heavily on their conquered territories manpower which contributed to their collapse
D. They were skilled at military conquests
A. They were very interested in direct rule over their conquered subjects
300
Hellenism under Alexander the Great contributed to what?
A. The notion of what good rulers do and the importance of bureaucracy
B. A strong centralized state that other empires will adopt
C. Expansion of learning, philosophy, and innovation
D. None of the following are correct
C. Expansion of learning, philosophy, and innovation
300
How many pages is our textbook? (excluding bibliography, notes, and index)
587 pages
400
What was the theme of the Epic of Gilgamesh? (Through the lens of kings)
Kings want to leave behind a legacy, that is why Gilgamesh is so obsessed with his own mortality and sought to become immortal
400
Explain what Reincarnation is.
Based on the amount of good or bad karma someone produced, they will be reborn again into a new varna
400
Why was the Achaemenid Empire so successful? (List two reasons)
- Tolerant of other religions and cultures
- Adopted and embraced their diverse empire
- Their bureaucracy/administration of the empire was efficient (roads, standard coins, written language, used their subjects strengths, etc.)
- Demanded complete obedience from their subjects
400
What are the core teachings of Buddhism? (List 2 of them)
- Existence of life is suffering
- Desires cause suffering
- Desires and suffering can be eliminated by following the 4 Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path
- Achieving Nirvana ends the reincarnation cycle
400
This lady broke the record for fastest sprint in a 100 meter race covered in legos. How fast was her record?
24.75 seconds
500
What is the significance behind the Code of Hammurabi?
- Kings want to show they are just and fair
- The first legal code was established
500
List all five groups within the caste system. (100 points for each one)
Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, Shudras, Untouchables
500
What is the significance of the Peloponnesian Wars?
- The wars weakened the Greek city-states allowed the Macedonian Kingdom to conquer them
- It undermined Greek prosperity and strength
500
What was the significance of the Silk Road?
- It was the early stages of globalization
- Regions involved in the Silk Road enjoyed prosperity, advancement, and exposure to goods and new ideas
- Increased networks of exchange
500
How fast can a peregine falcon dive through the air to catch its prey? (Answer in mph)
220mph