Question 1

Which of the following is true of Egyptian cultural influence on Nubia?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nubian child hostages learned the Egyptian culture, religion, and language. 
B)  Nubians served as archers in the Egyptian armed forces and so learned Egyptian culture. 
C)  Nubians traded for Egyptian goods. 
D)  Nubians built Egyptian-style towns and temples to Egyptian gods and goddesses. 
E)  All of the above. 
A)  Nubian child hostages learned the Egyptian culture, religion, and language. 
B)  Nubians served as archers in the Egyptian armed forces and so learned Egyptian culture. 
C)  Nubians traded for Egyptian goods. 
D)  Nubians built Egyptian-style towns and temples to Egyptian gods and goddesses. 
E)  All of the above. E

Question 2

One of the best text sources we have about the Celts was written by

Accepted Answer

A)  compilers of the Bible 
B)  Plato 
C)  Julius Caesar 
D)  Constantine the Great 
E)  the Celtic historian's guild. 
A)  compilers of the Bible 
B)  Plato 
C)  Julius Caesar 
D)  Constantine the Great 
E)  the Celtic historian's guild. C

Question 3

The Mandate of Heaven meant that the ruler retained the right to rule as long as

Accepted Answer

A)  he remained the strongest in the kingdom. 
B)  he remained a wise and principled guardian of his people. 
C)  he performed the correct ritual sacrifices. 
D)  he produced a male heir. 
E)  he kept the loyalty of the military. 
A)  he remained the strongest in the kingdom. 
B)  he remained a wise and principled guardian of his people. 
C)  he performed the correct ritual sacrifices. 
D)  he produced a male heir. 
E)  he kept the loyalty of the military. B

Question 4

Other than oracle bones, one of the main sources of information on Shang China is/are

Accepted Answer

A)  records from western traders reporting the wealth of north China. 
B)  The Book of Records. 
C)  mummies. 
D)  royal and elite tombs. 
E)  excavation of cities. 
A)  records from western traders reporting the wealth of north China. 
B)  The Book of Records. 
C)  mummies. 
D)  royal and elite tombs. 
E)  excavation of cities.

Question 5

If you were a Roman traveler, how would you describe Celtic society and explain the Celts' lack of state building?

Accepted Answer

Students should discuss Celtic society a

Question 6

According to the chapter, why was China's development unique?

Accepted Answer

It was geographicall

Question 7

Characteristics of the supreme god Di in Shang religion include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Di is not approachable by humans. 
B)  Di unleashes the power of storms. 
C)  Di is concerned with the fate of humans. 
D)  Di will be in the same supernatural sphere as other spirits when humans die. 
E)  Di will intercede on behalf of humans by the pleas of their ancestors. 
A)  Di is not approachable by humans. 
B)  Di unleashes the power of storms. 
C)  Di is concerned with the fate of humans. 
D)  Di will be in the same supernatural sphere as other spirits when humans die. 
E)  Di will intercede on behalf of humans by the pleas of their ancestors.

Question 8

Kush, the Egyptian name for Nubia, flourished in trade by using:

Accepted Answer

A)  horses and chariots. 
B)  the Nile River. 
C)  a thoroughfare of roads connecting Nubia to Egypt. 
D)  isolationism kept the Nubians from contact with anyone. 
E)  letting trade-seekers come to them. 
A)  horses and chariots. 
B)  the Nile River. 
C)  a thoroughfare of roads connecting Nubia to Egypt. 
D)  isolationism kept the Nubians from contact with anyone. 
E)  letting trade-seekers come to them.

Question 9

Why was Chavin de Huantar's location pivotal in its success?

Accepted Answer

A)  It was located at the intersection of trade routes between the mountain valleys and the coastal lowlands. 
B)  The rich farmland produced enormous agricultural surpluses. 
C)  The isolation from Andean societies prevented corrupting outside influences. 
D)  Its elevation was so high that it was difficult to invade. 
E)  Its location on the sea allowed for many positive outside influences and trade. 
A)  It was located at the intersection of trade routes between the mountain valleys and the coastal lowlands. 
B)  The rich farmland produced enormous agricultural surpluses. 
C)  The isolation from Andean societies prevented corrupting outside influences. 
D)  Its elevation was so high that it was difficult to invade. 
E)  Its location on the sea allowed for many positive outside influences and trade.

Question 10

In contrast to the civilizations discussed in previous chapters, what do the civilizations in China, Nubia, and Celtic Europe have in common? How were they shaped by long-distance trade?

Accepted Answer

Students should recognize from the chapt

Question 11

The concept of yin and yang represented the complementary nature of

Accepted Answer

A)  religion and the state in Chinese society. 
B)  good and evil in Chinese morality. 
C)  male and female roles in the natural order. 
D)  the wisdom of age and the strength of youth. 
E)  warrior and emperor in times of trouble. 
A)  religion and the state in Chinese society. 
B)  good and evil in Chinese morality. 
C)  male and female roles in the natural order. 
D)  the wisdom of age and the strength of youth. 
E)  warrior and emperor in times of trouble.

Question 12

The Shang elite were what part of society?

Accepted Answer

A)  warriors. 
B)  priests 
C)  scholars. 
D)  merchants 
E)  farmers. 
A)  warriors. 
B)  priests 
C)  scholars. 
D)  merchants 
E)  farmers.

Question 13

The greatest rival of Confucianism was:

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A)  Daoism. 
B)  Confucianism. 
C)  Legalism. 
D)  Moism. 
E)  Rationalism. 
A)  Daoism. 
B)  Confucianism. 
C)  Legalism. 
D)  Moism. 
E)  Rationalism.

Question 14

Identify the following term(s).
-Shang

Accepted Answer

The term "Shang" refers to the Shang Dyn

Question 15

This philosphy validated the institution of monarchy by connecting the religious and political spheres, served as the foundation of Chinese political thought for three thousand years.

Accepted Answer

A)  First Past the Post 
B)  Divine Right 
C)  Mandate of Heaven 
D)  Winner-Take-All 
E)  Right of Kings 
A)  First Past the Post 
B)  Divine Right 
C)  Mandate of Heaven 
D)  Winner-Take-All 
E)  Right of Kings

Question 16

The people and dynasty that created the concept of the Mandate of Heaven to justify their rule were the

Accepted Answer

A)  Shang 
B)  Zhou 
C)  Sythians 
D)  Daoists 
E)  Magyars 
A)  Shang 
B)  Zhou 
C)  Sythians 
D)  Daoists 
E)  Magyars

Question 17

Identify the following term(s).
-Zhou

Accepted Answer

The term "Zhou" refers to the Zhou Dynas

Question 18

Refer to Map (in the textbook) 4.2 and compare the resources and strategic locations of Egypt and Nubia. Do you agree with the statement "Nubia was richer than Egypt"?

Accepted Answer

In Map 4.2, we can see that both Egypt a

Question 19

Using Map (in the textbook) 4.1, describe the extent of the Shang and Zhou dynasties.

Accepted Answer

The Shang dynasty ruled over a large are

Question 20

Compared with the Shang dynasty god, Di, the Zhou main god Tian was

Accepted Answer

A)  much more demanding and harsh. 
B)  compassionate and understanding. 
C)  equally uninvolved in the affairs of humans. 
D)  retributive and moody. 
E)  generous and wise. 
A)  much more demanding and harsh. 
B)  compassionate and understanding. 
C)  equally uninvolved in the affairs of humans. 
D)  retributive and moody. 
E)  generous and wise.

Exam 4: New Civilizations Outside the West Asian Core Area

Which of the following is true of Egyptian cultural influence on Nubia?

One of the best text sources we have about the Celts was written by

The Mandate of Heaven meant that the ruler retained the right to rule as long as

Other than oracle bones, one of the main sources of information on Shang China is/are

If you were a Roman traveler, how would you describe Celtic society and explain the Celts' lack of state building?

According to the chapter, why was China's development unique?

Characteristics of the supreme god Di in Shang religion include all of the following except:

Kush, the Egyptian name for Nubia, flourished in trade by using:

Why was Chavin de Huantar's location pivotal in its success?

In contrast to the civilizations discussed in previous chapters, what do the civilizations in China, Nubia, and Celtic Europe have in common? How were they shaped by long-distance trade?

The concept of yin and yang represented the complementary nature of

The Shang elite were what part of society?

The greatest rival of Confucianism was:

Identify the following term(s). -Shang

This philosphy validated the institution of monarchy by connecting the religious and political spheres, served as the foundation of Chinese political thought for three thousand years.

The people and dynasty that created the concept of the Mandate of Heaven to justify their rule were the

Identify the following term(s). -Zhou

Refer to Map (in the textbook) 4.2 and compare the resources and strategic locations of Egypt and Nubia. Do you agree with the statement "Nubia was richer than Egypt"?

Using Map (in the textbook) 4.1, describe the extent of the Shang and Zhou dynasties.

Compared with the Shang dynasty god, Di, the Zhou main god Tian was

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