WC: Ch 3 Review - People and Ideas on the Move

Which group of nomadic peoples is believed to have migrated from the steppes of Central Asia into Europe, India, and the Middle East, spreading their language and culture?

• Huns
• Indo-Europeans
• Vikings
• Mongols

Which ancient civilization, known for its advanced seafaring and trade, thrived on the island of Crete and heavily influenced Greek culture?

• Phoenician civilization
• Minoan civilization
• Roman Empire
• Byzantine Empire

What term refers to the strict social hierarchy in ancient India, which divided people into different groups based on their birth and occupation?

• social stratification
• caste system
• class system
• tribal hierarchy

Which ancient people are known for their remarkable seafaring skills, development of the alphabet, and establishing trade networks across the Mediterranean?

• Greeks
• Romans
• Egyptians
• Phoenicians

What is the belief in the rebirth of the soul into a new body after death, which is a central concept in Hinduism and Buddhism?

• Metempsychosis
• Transmigration
• Ascension
• Reincarnation

Which term refers to the belief in one single, all-powerful god, a concept that emerged strongly in religions such as Judaism, Christianity, and Islam?

• Polytheism
• Atheism
• Monotheism
• Agnosticism

Who was the founder of Buddhism, originally a prince, who sought enlightenment and is also known as the Buddha?

• Zoroaster
• Siddhartha Gautama
• Confucius
• Laozi

Which figure from the Hebrew Bible is credited with leading the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt and receiving the Ten Commandments from God?

• Moses
• Solomon
• David
• Abraham

Which of the following are three reasons that historians give to explain why Indo-Europeans migrated?

• Lack of resources, the need to escape invaders, and followed their herds.

• Religious motivations, population growth, and urbanization.
• Invasion by neighboring tribes, natural disasters, and religious opportunities.

• Economic prosperity, technological advancement, and cultural exchange.

What are two technologies that helped the Hittites build their empire?

• Agriculture and pottery
• Iron weapons and chariot technology

• Navigation and architecture
• Textile production and mining