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Multiple choice history greek, roman and american civilisations roman civilisation the roman empire medieval world: centres of power

The principal-agent(s) for the spread of Buddhism over the silk roads was/were ______.

  1. The Buddha himself

  2. Merchants

  3. Indian monks

  4. Missionaries of the emperor Ashoka
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B Correct answer
Explanation

During the fifth and sixth centuries C.E., Merchants played a large role in the spread of religion, in particular, Buddhism. Merchants found the moral and ethical teachings of Buddhism to be an appealing alternative to previous religions. As a result, Merchants supported Buddhist Monasteries along the Silk Roads and in return, the Buddhists gave the Merchants somewhere to stay as they travelled from city to city. As a result, Merchants spread Buddhism to foreign encounters as they travelled. 

Merchants also helped to establish diaspora within the communities they encountered and overtime their cultures became based on Buddhism. Because of this, these communities became centres of literacy and culture with well-organized marketplaces, lodging, and storage. The Silk Road transmission of Buddhism essentially ended around the 7th century with the rise of Islam in Central Asia.

Multiple choice history greek, roman and american civilisations roman civilisation the roman empire medieval world: centres of power

In Rome, the civil wars over social issues ended only to be replaced by civil wars between Generals. Which of the following pair is correctly matched?

  1. Marius and Cinna against Sulla

  2. Pompey against Julius Caesar

  3. Brutus and Cassius against Mark Antony and Octavian

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

All the listed pairs represent major civil wars during the late Roman Republic, where military commanders fought for control of the state.

Multiple choice history greek, roman and american civilisations greek civilisation greek civilization the classical world

Cultural development that took place rapidly after Alexanders death 323 BCE is called ________.

  1. Egyptian civilization

  2. Hellenistic civilization

  3. Moroccan civilization

  4. Inca Civilization
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The period following Alexander the Great's death, characterized by the spread and fusion of Greek culture with local cultures in the Middle East and Asia, is known as the Hellenistic period.

Multiple choice history greek, roman and american civilisations greek civilisation greek civilization the classical world

The Parsees belong to which religious cult?

  1. Christianity

  2. Judaism

  3. Zoroastrianism

  4. None of these
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Zoroastrian communities comprise two main groups of people which were those of South Asian Zoroastrian background known as Parsis, and those of Central Asian background. Zoroastrianism refers to the religion developed from the teachings of the Persian prophet Zarathushtra. In India, they are known as Parsis. 

Multiple choice history greek, roman and american civilisations greek civilisation greek civilization the classical world

What statement best explains the presence of Greek architectural styles throughout the Middle East and the Mediterranean?

  1. Greek trading empires and the conquests of Alexander the Great spread Hellenic culture across these areas.

  2. The Romans adopted Hellenic culture and then spread it to all arts of the empire.

  3. The Persian conquest of the Greek city-states allowed for Greek culture to spread into its empire.

  4. The decline of pre-Classical civilizations made Greek culture the most attractive to people living in these regions.
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Alexander the Great's conquests were the primary vehicle for the spread of Greek (Hellenic) culture, language, and architecture across the Middle East and parts of Asia.