were forbidden by the Catholic church for religious reasons Q: During the Middle Ages, Europeans did not eat potatoes or corn because these vegetables… were forbidden by the Catholic church for religious reasons had not yet been introduced to Europe from the New World were believed to be poisonous were too expensive to import from China Lesson 1.2 Answer: B

has helped eliminate ethnic and religious rivalries Q: In India, the Caste system determined a person’s occupation, personal associations, and marriage partner. This situation shows that the Caste system has helped eliminate ethnic and religious rivalries has promoted social mobility within Indian society has been stronger in urban areas that in rural areas has been a way of life as well as an element of religion Lesson 1.3 Answer: D

the caste system continues to influence Indian society Q: “When I go to the office, I put on my shirt and I take off my caste; when I come home, I take off my shirt and I put on my caste.” What is the main idea of this quotation? the caste system continues to influence Indian society the caste system has been reflected by most Indians successful urban workers in India belong the same Caste the Indian government officially supports the Caste system Lesson 1.4 Answer: A

the only source of Indian hydroelectric power Q: In addition to providing water for Indian agriculture, the Ganges River remains important to India because it is the only source of Indian hydroelectric power a sacred river for the Hindu population the birthplace of Hindu culture an unofficial boundary between the Hindus and Muslims Lesson 1.5 Answer: B

Caste System
The Caste System is a rigid class structure based on Hinduism which is found in India. It is believed that if one leads a good life, following good karma and dharma, then they will be rewarded by being reincarnated as a person belonging to the next highest level in the Caste System. However, if one is wicked during their life, they will be demoted, and possibly even removed from the Caste System altogether. Outcasts, or Untouchables, are members of Hindu society thought to have been removed from the Caste System, with no hope of returning to it, due to their misdeeds in previous lives. Work that is deemed unclean for all other Hindus is reserved for these Outcasts. After winning its independence from Great Britain in 1947, India adopted a national constitution which stated that "Untouchability is abolished and its practice in any form is forbidden." Since that time many Caste reforms have been enacted to diminish discriminatory practices in India. Today, the Caste System still exists in practice, despite the many laws designed to legally abolish it.

provide guidelines to govern the behavior of believers Q: One way in which the Vedas, the Bible, and the Koran are similar is that these religious books provide guidelines to govern the behavior of believers deny the existence of a supreme being who rules the universe encourage strife between segments of believers support political rebellions to overthrow existing governments Lesson 1.5 Answer: A

Q: What empire ruled India for the longest amount of time. The Persian The Muryan The Gupta The Huns The Mughal Lesson 1.5 Answer: D

Q: The Eightfold Path, the Four Noble Truths, and the concept of nirvana are associated with the religion of Islam Jainism Shinto Buddhism Answer: D

Taoism Shintoism Confucianism Marxism Q: In traditional Chinese culture, which philosophy had the greatest influence on the development of social order and political organization? Taoism Shintoism Confucianism Marxism Answer: C

Shintoism Christianity Islam Judaism Q: “From as early as I can remember, the Emperor was an important presence even in our remote home. He was a descendant of the gods from thousands of years before, never to be looked at or listened to by mere mortals, a presence to be revered and protected and obeyed. Finally, my family and neighbors gathered around the radio and listened in stunned silence to the voice that had never before been heard, saying he was only human after all. Everyone was crying. I was sad and confused” The attitudes toward the Emperor expressed in this passage were based in the traditions of Shintoism Christianity Islam Judaism Answer: C

The Genocide Convention The UDHR The Allies Q: After WWII the international community was so disgusted by the events of the Holocaust they developed a document that would define human rights called The UN Charter The Genocide Convention The UDHR The Allies Answer: C

Q: According the teachings of Confucius, the key to the successful organization of society is that the ruler should be chosen democratically the evil in humans must be eliminated ancestor worship should be discontinued individuals should know and do what is expected of them Answer: D