PVCC Fall 2020
Quiz eleven (chapter twelve)
Started: Sep 26 at 7:42pm
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Flag this QuestionQuestion 11ptsWhich statement best illustrates the extent of Roman trading networks at their peak?Group of answer choicesThe Romans had trading posts throughout the Mediterranean, and along the Red Sea and in India.The Romans controlled all trade through the oasis towns of Central Asia with its army.The Romans built the Silk Road across Central Asia, using the empire's road system as a model.The Romans had trading outposts and trading forts as far away as China, Korea, and Japan.
Flag this QuestionQuestion 21ptsIn what ways doesManichaeismexemplify the process of syncretism?Group of answer choicesIt advocated the rejection of foreign religious practices in favor of fundamentalism.It blended the beliefs of Zoroastrianism, Buddhism, and Christianity into a new religion.It urged monarchies and empires across Eurasia to establish official monotheistic faiths.Like Hinduism, it held that there was no individual self or soul, only a universal essence.
Flag this QuestionQuestion 31ptsWhich statement best summarizes the exchange and circulation of goodsalong the Silk Roads?Group of answer choicesChina kept all of its silk within its own borders, leading to a trade war with Rome and Parthia.Central Asian nomads supplied horses to Rome and China but received little in return.Rome exported silk, precious metals, and horses in exchange for leather and furs from Asia.China and India exported silk and spices in exchange for glass, jewelry, and textiles from Rome.
Flag this QuestionQuestion 41ptsIn what ways are the collapse of the Roman and Han Empires similar?Group of answer choicesBoth collapsed as a result of new and foreign religions undermining the government.Both were weakened by "barbarians"--Arabs for the Romans and Mongolsfor the Han.Both fell to domestic unrest--Spartacus for the Romans and the Yellow Turbans for the Han.Both were weakened by the spread of epidemic diseases, which devastated their populations.
Flag this QuestionQuestion 51ptsThe main routes along the Silk Road:Group of answer choicesRadiated fromKashgaron the western edge of the Taklamakan Desert to India and Ceylon.Passed along paved roads beginning in Rome, converging onKashgar, and ending at Chang'an.Connected northern China to Persia and Mesopotamia by way of Central Asian oasis towns.Linked Egypt to India, Southeast Asia, and China throughRhapta, which has not yet been found.
Flag this QuestionQuestion 61ptsWhat were the reasons for the collapse of the Han Dynasty?Group of answer choicesA combination of domestic peasant rebellion and weakness of the central government.A massive invasion of nomadicXiongnutribes from the steppes ofCentral Asia.A serious economic depression which led to the collapse of agriculture and the silk industry.The spread of Buddhism from India, which weakened the moral fiber of the Confucian elite.
Flag this QuestionQuestion 71ptsWhat is the significance of St. Augustine for the development of Roman Christianity?Group of answer choicesHe selected the main texts that now comprise the New Testament.He merged Christian beliefs with ideas of cosmic struggle between good and evil.He emulated the example of St. Paul by spreading Christianityin Anatolia.He made Christianity intellectually acceptable to the Roman elite.
Flag this QuestionQuestion 81ptsWhat were some of the cultural consequences of the mixing of nomadic peoples and the Han Chinese after 200 CE?Group of answer choicesConfucianism became more entrenched in China and began to spread to the steppe.Confucianism became discredited andDaoismand Buddhism became more popular.Nomadic peoples of the steppe began to identify with Chinese culture by wearing silk.The Han Chinese began to abandon farming and manufacturing in favor of horse raising.
Flag this QuestionQuestion 91ptsHow didNestorianChristianity differ from Roman Christianity?Group of answer choicesUnlike Roman Christianity, it emphasized the humanity of Jesus over his divinity.Unlike Roman Christianity, it emphasized the divinity of Jesus over his humanity.Unlike Roman Christianity, it considered the Old Testament as canonical as the New Testament.Unlike Roman Christianity, it was open to influences from other religions, mainly Buddhism.
Flag this QuestionQuestion 101ptsWhat was the main reason for the creation of the New Testament?Group of answer choicesBecause the gospels were written in
koineGreek, it would be easier to spread the religion.Church leaders needed a set of powerful teachings to combat the influence of Manichaeism.The chaos created by Rome's collapse engendered the need for standardized scripture.Too many Christians were following the religion of the Old Testament, ignoring Jesus' teachings.