Test 1: Review

What is the belief in a single god called?

• Polytheism

• Monotheism

• Atheism

• Pantheism

What is the Torah?

• The first five books of the Old Testament

• A collection of psalms

• A book of prophecies

• A historical account of kings

What did the Ancient Hebrews believe about their god?

• Their god was one of many gods

• Their god had power over all people

• Their god was only a local deity

• Their god did not give them any laws

What is the name of the laws given to the Hebrews by their god?

• The Five Pillars

• The Eightfold Path

• The Ten Commandments

• The Twelve Tables

Who was Zoroaster?

• A Hebrew king

• A Persian prophet

• An Indian emperor

• A Greek philosopher

What did Zoroaster teach about the world?

• It is a place of eternal peace

• It is a battleground between good and evil

• It is a realm of endless suffering

• It is a paradise for the righteous

Which empire did Chandragupta Maurya unify?

• Roman Empire

• Persian Empire

• Mauryan Empire

• Greek Empire

What was the primary economic activity of the Mauryan Empire?

• Mining

• Agriculture

• Fishing

• Textile production

What did the Mauryan Empire use to maintain control over its territory?

• A network of merchants

• A powerful standing army

• A system of local chieftains

• A council of elders

What was Ashoka Maurya's relationship to Chandragupta Maurya?

• Grandson

• Son

• Brother

• Nephew