Question 1

Select the word or phrase that best matches the definition or example.
-Dynasty that ruled China from 206 B.C.E.to 220 C.E. ,creating a durable state based on Shihuangdi's state-building achievement.

Accepted Answer

The Han dynasty ruled China from 206 B.C.E. to 220 C.E. and was based on the state-building achievements of Qin Shihuangdi.

Question 2

Select the word or phrase that best matches the definition or example.
-A sizable and prosperous empire linked to the Silk Road trading network in a region that now encompasses northwestern India,Pakistan,Afghanistan,and Tajikistan.

Accepted Answer

The Kushan Empire was a sizable and prosperous empire that was linked to the Silk Road trading network and encompassed northwestern India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Tajikistan.

Question 3

Select the word or phrase that best matches the definition or example.
-The period from 323 to 30 B.C.E.in which Greek culture spread widely in Eurasia and North Africa in the kingdoms ruled by Alexander's political successors.

Accepted Answer

The Hellenistic era refers to the period from Alexander the Great's death in 323 BCE to the takeover of Egypt by Rome in 30 BCE, during which Greek culture spread and blended with other cultures in the various kingdoms ruled by Alexander's political successors.

Question 4

Select the word or phrase that best matches the definition or example.
-A radical form of direct democracy in which much of the free male population of Athens had the franchise and officeholders were chosen by lot.

Accepted Answer

The radical form of direct democracy described in the question is characteristic of Athenian democracy, which was in place in the city-state of Athens during the Classical period of ancient Greece.

Question 5

Select the word or phrase that best matches the definition or example.
-The "Roman peace," a term typically used to denote the stability and prosperity of the early Roman Empire,especially in the first and second centuries C.E.

Accepted Answer

The "Roman peace" is also known as "Pax Romana," which refers to a period of peace, stability, and prosperity in the early Roman Empire, especially during the reign of Emperor Augustus in the first and second centuries C.E.

Question 6

Select the word or phrase that best matches the definition or example.
-The most famous ruler of the Mauryan Empire (r.268-232 B.C.E. ),who converted to Buddhism and tried to rule peacefully and with tolerance.

Accepted Answer

The description matches Ashoka, the most famous ruler of the Mauryan Empire, who converted to Buddhism and ruled with tolerance and peace.

Question 7

Select the word or phrase that best matches the definition or example.
-Two major Persian invasions of Greece,in 490 B.C.E.and 480 B.C.E. ,in which the Persians were defeated on both land and sea.

Accepted Answer

The description matches the Greco-Persian Wars, which were a series of conflicts between the Persian Empire and various Greek city-states. The wars took place in the early 5th century BCE and ended with Greek victory.

Question 8

Select the word or phrase that best matches the definition or example.
-Ruled from 356 to 323,B.C.E. ;conqueror of the Persian Empire and part of northwest India.

Accepted Answer

This is a description of Alexander the Great, who ruled from 356 to 323 BCE and conquered the Persian Empire and parts of northwest India.

Question 9

Select the word or phrase that best matches the definition or example.
-Literally "first emperor from the Qin" (r.221-210 B.C.E. );he forcibly reunited China and established a strong and repressive state.

Accepted Answer

The description matches with the first emperor of the Qin dynasty, who forcibly reunited China and established a strong and repressive state.

Question 10

Select the word or phrase that best matches the definition or example.
-A Vietnamese women from an aristocratic military family who led an ultimately unsuccessful revolt against China around 40 C.E.following the execution of her husband.

Accepted Answer

Trung Trac was a Vietnamese woman who led a revolt against China around 40 C.E. after the execution of her husband. None of the other answer choices are related to this event or person.

Question 11

Select the word or phrase that best matches the definition or example.
-A major empire (322-185 B.C.E. )that encompassed most of India.

Accepted Answer

The Mauryan Empire was a major empire that existed in India from 322 BCE to 185 BCE and encompassed most of the Indian subcontinent.

Question 12

Select the word or phrase that best matches the definition or example.
-Also known as Octavian,he was the first emperor of Rome after the civil war and reigned from 27 B.C.E.to 14 C.E.

Accepted Answer

The description matches Augustus, who was the first emperor of Rome and ruled from 27 BCE to 14 CE.

Question 13

Select the word or phrase that best matches the definition or example.
-A major empire that expanded from the Iranian plateau to incorporate the Middle East from Egypt to India;flourished from around 550 to 330 B.C.E.

Accepted Answer

The description matches the Persian Empire.

Quiz 3: D: State and Empire in Eurasianorth Africa 500 B.C.E-500 C.E

Select the word or phrase that best matches the definition or example. -Dynasty that ruled China from 206 B.C.E.to 220 C.E. ,creating a durable state based on Shihuangdi's state-building achievement.

Select the word or phrase that best matches the definition or example. -A sizable and prosperous empire linked to the Silk Road trading network in a region that now encompasses northwestern India,Pakistan,Afghanistan,and Tajikistan.

Select the word or phrase that best matches the definition or example. -The period from 323 to 30 B.C.E.in which Greek culture spread widely in Eurasia and North Africa in the kingdoms ruled by Alexander's political successors.

Select the word or phrase that best matches the definition or example. -A radical form of direct democracy in which much of the free male population of Athens had the franchise and officeholders were chosen by lot.

Select the word or phrase that best matches the definition or example. -The "Roman peace," a term typically used to denote the stability and prosperity of the early Roman Empire,especially in the first and second centuries C.E.

Select the word or phrase that best matches the definition or example. -The most famous ruler of the Mauryan Empire (r.268-232 B.C.E. ) ,who converted to Buddhism and tried to rule peacefully and with tolerance.

Select the word or phrase that best matches the definition or example. -Two major Persian invasions of Greece,in 490 B.C.E.and 480 B.C.E. ,in which the Persians were defeated on both land and sea.

Select the word or phrase that best matches the definition or example. -Ruled from 356 to 323,B.C.E. ;conqueror of the Persian Empire and part of northwest India.

Select the word or phrase that best matches the definition or example. -Literally "first emperor from the Qin" (r.221-210 B.C.E. ) ;he forcibly reunited China and established a strong and repressive state.

Select the word or phrase that best matches the definition or example. -A Vietnamese women from an aristocratic military family who led an ultimately unsuccessful revolt against China around 40 C.E.following the execution of her husband.

Select the word or phrase that best matches the definition or example. -A major empire (322-185 B.C.E. ) that encompassed most of India.

Select the word or phrase that best matches the definition or example. -Also known as Octavian,he was the first emperor of Rome after the civil war and reigned from 27 B.C.E.to 14 C.E.

Select the word or phrase that best matches the definition or example. -A major empire that expanded from the Iranian plateau to incorporate the Middle East from Egypt to India;flourished from around 550 to 330 B.C.E.