Which of the following is a core belief of Hinduism?

• The belief in a single, all-powerful god with no other deities

• The cycle of reincarnation and karma

• The rejection of all forms of ritual

• The importance of missionary work

Which event best demonstrates the concept of diaspora in Jewish history before 1200 CE?

• The building of the Second Temple in Jerusalem

• The Babylonian Exile and scattering of Jewish communities

• The conversion of Constantine to Christianity

• The spread of Buddhism along the Silk Roads

Which factor most contributed to the spread of Buddhism throughout Asia?

• The military conquests of the Mauryan Empire

• The missionary activities of Ashoka and trade routes

• The invention of the printing press

• The collapse of the Roman Empire

How did Confucianism influence social order in classical China?

• By promoting equality between all social classes

• By emphasizing filial piety and hierarchical relationships

• By encouraging the worship of many gods

• By advocating for the abolition of the civil service exam

Which of the following best describes the role of Islam in the formation of Dar al-Islam?

• Islam was only practiced in the Arabian Peninsula

• Islam unified diverse regions through shared religious and legal traditions

• Islam discouraged trade and cultural exchange

• Islam was limited to nomadic tribes

Which development most contributed to the division between the Roman Catholic Church and the Orthodox Church by 1200 CE?

• The spread of Buddhism in Europe

• Disagreements over religious authority and practices

• The rise of the Abbasid Caliphate

• The invention of the civil service exam

Which of the following best illustrates the relationship between culture and religion in early societies?

• The use of monsoon winds for trade

• The construction of temples and religious monuments

• The development of the Silk Roads

• The rise of the shogunate in Japan

Which statement best describes the impact of patriarchy on early societies?

• Women held equal political power as men

• Men generally held authority in family and society

• Women were the primary rulers in most empires

• Patriarchy was only present in Asian societies

What was the main purpose of the civil service exam in imperial China?

• To select government officials based on merit

• To train soldiers for the army

• To promote religious leaders

• To encourage trade with the West

Which of the following is an example of an entrepot in pre-1200 CE trade?

• A rural farming village

• A port city where goods are imported, stored, and exported

• A nomadic encampment

• A religious shrine