Question

Why did independent city-states develop on the Greek peninsula?

A.
Rugged terrain limited trade and communication among groups of people in Greece.

B.
Greek values differed widely from one community to the next.

C.
Few Greek villages wanted to trade outside their immediate area.

D.
Constant threat of invasion from the outside kept the Greeks inside their walled cities.

Answer 1

I believe it is A.

The terrain of Greece is mostly rock. Without the transportation devices that we have today (roads, planes, etc.) traveling it was extremely dangerous. that's why trade was so limited, and why Greece relied heavily on water transportation.

Answer 2

I believe it is A, B, and C.

The Nile was an important part of Egyptian Culture. It's fertile soil was the main cause for healthy crop growth and population.

Egypt is indeed the longest surviving civilization in the world. Although they no longer rely on Pharaohs, they're people and nation still obtain the same name and culture.

Hieroglyphs were the Egyptians way of writing.

Answer 3

Which are part of the Greek legacy to the modern world?

Choose all answers that are correct.

A.
using human reason as a way to understand the world

B.
the belief that people should be ruled by one powerful ruler

C.
monotheism

D.
an abundance of sculpture depicting the ideal human form
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Answer 4

A and D.

The Greeks were known for their Philosophical thought. (Think Plato, Aristotle, Sophocles, etc.)

They are also known for their art. Sculptures, depicted a perfect human without flaws. This was the idea of the Ideal Human Form.

Answer 5

Which are key teachings or characteristics of Buddhism?

Choose all answers that are correct.

A.
Following the Eightfold Path of right living and right thinking will lead to Nirvana.

B.
Each person is born into a particular section of society and stays there for life.

C.
There is one God who loves each person and expects ethical behavior from each person.

D.
Souls are reborn many times in reincarnation.
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Answer 6

A and D.

They believe that only being good and doing good works will get you to heaven.

Also after you die, you are reincarnated. What you are reincarnated into is based on how you lived your human life. So if you were bad, you might turn into a house fly, and if you were very good, you might turn into a cow (cows are VERY sacred to them).

Answer 7

Which are basic teachings of Confucianism?

Choose all answers that are correct.

A.
Good government can be modeled on good families.

B.
Good conduct is more important than laws.

C.
People should govern themselves.

D.
Souls are reborn many times in reincarnation.
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Answer 8

A and B.

This is based off the belief that society can be perfect. Therefore, Good families and good conduct were basic teachings.