UNIT TEST: Civilizations Flourish Flashcards
Which does not accurately describe Minoan civilization?
It left behind no artifacts for archaeologists to study.
Which is a Phoenician invention that influenced the Western world?
the alphabet
Which Hebrew leader guided his people out of Egypt?
Moses
Which is not an accurate description of the religious beliefs of early Hebrews?
they believed in many gods and goddesses, associated with nature
Which holy book is sacred to Jews?
the Torah
Which is India’s major religion?
Hinduism
In India’s caste system, which group was considered the lowest caste?
Shudras
Which best describes the term classical period?
a period of great achievements in art, science, religion, philosophy, and politics
What was Siddhartha Gautama seeking when he began his spiritual journey?
an explanation for human suffering
Which is not a part of Buddhist religious teachings?
the Analects
Which best describes the growth of Buddhism in the centuries following the Buddha’s death?
Buddhist missionaries spread the new faith, first to Sri Lanka
How were the Mauryan and Gupta empires similar?
both treated other religions with tolerance
Which Mauryan ruler converted to Buddhism?
Asoka
Which is not an achievement made by the Gupta Empire during India’s golden age?
paper
What was the “mandate of heaven”?
the Zhou Dynasty’s justification for its leadership
