World Civ. II

Review #2

Fall 1999

As on the first exam you will answer five identifications from a list of 10 choices. The 10 choices will come from the following list. The selection of the 10 will be made by the instructor. Be sure to keep in mind the questions who, what, when, why, where and the significance.

Jainism Atman Upanishads

Cleopatra Dharma Karma

Stupa Pataliputra Untouchables

Lao-tzu Caesar Patrician

Veda Ides of March Praetors

Terracotta Warriors

As on the first exam you will answer two questions from a choice of four. The four will be chosen by the instructor from the list that follows. Be sure to answer each question in detail-define terms, give examples and support as necessary.

1. Describe the basic ideas of Buddhism. Who was the founder and why did he feel it necessary to establish a new set of beliefs?
2. Explain Augustus's contributions to the greatness of the Roman Empire.
3. What was Alexander the Great's basic goal? Was it the same as Phillip's? How did he try to achieve his goal?
4. Explain the basic characteristics of China's three earliest dynasties. Be sure to give specific examples.
5. Discuss Ashoka's reign in India. What were his achievements and why was he successful where his successors were not?
6. Explain the ideas of Confucianism as it developed in China. Why was it needed?