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What was the social structure of Ancient Kush? ---------- Correct Answer --------- Pharaohs,
Nobles (Viziers & High Priests, then Royal Governors, lastly District Governors), Craftsmen &
Artisans, Farmers, Laborers, then Slaves.
What are the characteristics of a steppe climate region? ---------- Correct Answer ---------
Moderate summers and periodic winter cold waves.
What was the outcome of the Punic Wars for Rome? ---------- Correct Answer --------- They
gained control of the trade and commerce in the Mediterranean.
What were the Punic Wars? ---------- Correct Answer --------- A series of three wars between the
Roman Republic and the Carthaginian (Punic) empire, resulting in the destruction of Carthage,
the enslavement of its population, and Roman hegemony over the western Mediterranean.
What was the economic structure of Ancient Kush? ---------- Correct Answer --------- They relied
on trade with Egypt and other Mediterranean peoples.
What was the political structure of Ancient Kush? ---------- Correct Answer --------- They had
one monarchy at a time - the Pharaoh & the priests made the laws. When they were conquered
by Egypt, they followed Egyptian laws.
What was the social structure of Ancient Greece? ---------- Correct Answer --------- They had the
upper class (Athenian born), the middle class (metics), the lower class (freedmen) and the slaves.
What was the economic structure of Ancient Greece? ---------- Correct Answer --------- They
relied heavily on imported goods especially ag based good because their soil was very poor.
What the main political structure of Ancient Greece? ---------- Correct Answer ---------
Democracy - ruled by male citizens.
What was the social structure of Ancient India? ---------- Correct Answer --------- A caste system
into which each person was born into and rarely was seen with a member of another caste.
What was the religious structure of Ancient India? ---------- Correct Answer --------- Hinduism -
believe in the doctrines of samsara (the continuous cycle of life, death, and reincarnation) and
karma (the universal law of cause and effect). One of the key thoughts of Hinduism is "atman,"
or the belief in soul. This philosophy holds that living creatures have a soul, and they're all part
of the supreme soul.
,What was the economic structure in Ancient India? ---------- Correct Answer --------- Farming &
trade.
What are the Vedas? Who wrote them? ---------- Correct Answer --------- Earliest religious texts
of Hinduism written by the Aryans.
What is Dharma? ---------- Correct Answer --------- Ones role in society as defined at birth.
What is Buddhism? ---------- Correct Answer --------- Religion indigenous to India that includes
traditions, beliefs, and practices based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha).
According to Buddhism, how can you find the meaning of life? ---------- Correct Answer ---------
1. Recognize that all life is suffering
2. Understand the source of suffering is desire
3. To rid yourself of suffering, you must rid yourself of desires
4. Follow the Eightfold Path
What is the Eightfold Path? ---------- Correct Answer --------- Rightness of belief, resolve,
speech, action, livelihood, effort, mindfulness and concentration.
What country was the first modern state? ---------- Correct Answer --------- China.
How was reign divided in Ancient China? ---------- Correct Answer --------- Via dynasties.
How was a dynasty ended? ---------- Correct Answer --------- Through lack of an heir or
conquest.
According to Confucianism, why would a dynasty be overthrown? ---------- Correct Answer -----
---- The loss of the Mandate of Heaven.
What is the Mandate of Heaven? ---------- Correct Answer --------- A Chinese ideology that the
monarch is an intermediary between heaven and earth and has divine favor as long as he rules
benevolently.
What is Confucianism? ---------- Correct Answer --------- The system of ethics, education, and
statesmanship taught by Confucius and his disciples, stressing love for humanity, ancestor
worship, reverence for parents, and harmony in thought and conduct.
What was Alexander the Great known for? ---------- Correct Answer --------- His military success
in conquering territories and expanding his empire. The creation of absolute monarchy and the
Greek language. He more closely connected the world. His legend was bigger than his actual life,
with historical documents largely embellishing his life. Others decided he was great so he was.
What places made up the two routes of The Silk Road? ---------- Correct Answer --------- Eastern
Mediterranean to Central Asia.
Central Asia to China.
, What was the result of the first Punic War? ---------- Correct Answer --------- Rome defeated
Carthage and won the islands of Sicily, Corsica, and Sardinia.
What was the result of the second Punic War? ---------- Correct Answer --------- Hannibal tried to
attack Rome & briefly engaged in Spain leading to the Romans conquering Spain.
What was the result of the third Punic War? ---------- Correct Answer --------- Rome completely
destroyed the city of Carthage by burning it and sowing the land with salt so that nothing could
be planted there for a long time.
What reforms did Caesar introduce? ---------- Correct Answer --------- Granted citizenship to
some conquered people; expanded the Senate; helped the poor, created jobs; constructed new
public buildings; made it possible for people to own land; increased pay of soldiers.
What are the three main characteristics that make an empire? ---------- Correct Answer --------- 1.
Unified System of Government
2. Consistent Military Expansion
3. Diversity of Subject Peoples
What three things influenced the popularity of Christianity? ---------- Correct Answer --------- 1.
Romans continually persecuted the Jews & the message of Jesus of Nazareth spread for hope
2. Saul of Tarsus allowed for the inclusivity in Christianity - you did not have to be a Jew
3. The language commonalty and the decline of the Roman Empire help the spread of
Christianity
What is Taoism (Daoism)? ---------- Correct Answer --------- Focuses on genuineness, longevity,
health, immortality, vitality, non-action, a natural action, a perfect equilibrium with Tao,
detachment, refinement, spontaneity, transformation and omni-potentiality. Just to simply be.
What is Judeo-Christianity? ---------- Correct Answer --------- The set of values shared by both
Judaism and Christianity that are part of a lasting moral and ethical tradition.
What is Legalism? ---------- Correct Answer --------- Excessive adherence to the law. The law is
above the gospel.
Who was the first Taoism philosopher? ---------- Correct Answer --------- Lao-Tzu.
Who was the leader during the rise of the Byzantine Empire? ---------- Correct Answer ---------
Constantine the Great.
What city was the capitol of the Byzantine Empire moved to? ---------- Correct Answer ---------
Constantinople.
Who was in charge of the church in the Byzantine Empire? ---------- Correct Answer --------- The
Empire.
