Unit 3 Test Review

Mathematicians in the Gupta Empire of ancient India were the first to calculate the —

• value of pi

• speed of light

• orbit of the planets

• depth of the ocean

Which of the following emperors, after converting to Buddhism, attempted to establish a kingdom based on righteousness?

• Caesar

• Asoka

• Sargon the Great

• Ivan the Terrible

Where is the birthplace of democracy?

• North America

• Europe

• Asia

• Africa

Hinduism originated in the ancient Indus Valley civilization, which is now present-day ______.

• Pakistan

• India

• Bangladesh

• Nepal

There is no known founder of Hinduism. The religion developed gradually over thousands of years from a combination of many different religions and ______.

• cultural traditions

• modern philosophies

• scientific theories

• political movements

In which country is the Yellow (Huang He) River located?

• China

• India

• Japan

• Vietnam

What civilization developed the first democracy?

• Rome

• Egyptian

• Greek

• Sumeria

Which of the following was considered most important by ancient Greek philosophers such as Plato and Aristotle?

• Belief

• Emotion

• Reason

• Tradition

Which of the following aspects of American culture has been most influenced by ancient Greek society?

• Dance

• Music

• Sports

• Travel

Which of the following statements is TRUE concerning the difference between river valley civilizations and later classical civilizations?

• River valley civilizations were much larger than the classical ones that followed.

• Classical civilizations tended to control more territories and people.

• River valley civilizations were more advanced in technological development.

• Classical civilizations were free from invasions from nomadic tribes.