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What is the significance of Göbekli Tepe's construction in relation to other societies?
What is the significance of Göbekli Tepe's construction in relation to other societies?
- It shows a decline in organization compared to previous societies.
- It marks the beginning of the agricultural revolution.
- It implies organization of an advanced order not seen in Paleolithic, PPNA, or PPNB societies. (correct)
- It highlights the lack of sophistication in ancient civilizations.
When were the Pyramid Texts from ancient Egypt dated to?
When were the Pyramid Texts from ancient Egypt dated to?
- 1500-1200 BCE
- Mid-first millennium BCE
- 300-200 BCE
- 2400-2300 BCE (correct)
What period has been termed as the 'axial age' by some historians?
What period has been termed as the 'axial age' by some historians?
- 900-200 BCE (correct)
- 1500-1200 BCE
- Mid-first millennium BCE
- 2400-2300 BCE
What do surviving early copies of religious texts include?
What do surviving early copies of religious texts include?
When were the Vedas composed?
When were the Vedas composed?
Who coined the term 'axial age' and what does it refer to?
Who coined the term 'axial age' and what does it refer to?
When do the historical roots of Jainism in India date back to?
When do the historical roots of Jainism in India date back to?
Which influential philosophical traditions have their foundation time during the period discussed?
Which influential philosophical traditions have their foundation time during the period discussed?
What was Ashoka's role in relation to the spread of Buddhism?
What was Ashoka's role in relation to the spread of Buddhism?
During the Middle Ages, what major world religion established itself through Christianization of the Western world?
During the Middle Ages, what major world religion established itself through Christianization of the Western world?
Which conflict did Muslims face during the Muslim conquest of Persia (633–654)?
Which conflict did Muslims face during the Muslim conquest of Persia (633–654)?
Which religious group was not involved in conflicts during the Mongol invasions and conquests (1206–1337)?
Which religious group was not involved in conflicts during the Mongol invasions and conquests (1206–1337)?
Which of the following religions originated in Northern India around 2000 BCE?
Which of the following religions originated in Northern India around 2000 BCE?
Which religion is classified by some scholars as an ethical system rather than a religion?
Which religion is classified by some scholars as an ethical system rather than a religion?
Which religion accepts the existence of numerous powerful gods and goddesses?
Which religion accepts the existence of numerous powerful gods and goddesses?
Which religion started in Northern China around 500 BCE?
Which religion started in Northern China around 500 BCE?
Which of the following religions teach that human relations should be guided by kindness, selflessness, and decency?
Which of the following religions teach that human relations should be guided by kindness, selflessness, and decency?
Which religion is monotheistic, believing in one omnipotent and omniscient deity?
Which religion is monotheistic, believing in one omnipotent and omniscient deity?
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