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Unit 5 Review Ancient India and China
Unit 5 Review Ancient India and China
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1
Which was a characteristic of Asoka's rule?
a golden age dawns
destroys Nalanda
governs by moral example
was an intolerant ruler
2
In what epic poem does the god Krishna teach a prince about duty?
Epic of Gilgamesh
Bhagavad-Gita
Ramayana
Vedas
3
Which of the following is one of the notable achievements of early China?
a complex system of writing
cotton textiles
copper ore technology
a single spoken language
4
In what key way did Confucianism shape the Han Dynasty?
persecution of alternative worldviews
missionary efforts to spread belief system to other lands
use of a civil service system based on merit
rejection of trade and political isolation
5
How did the Huang River’s nickname, River of Sorrows, reflect its impact on early China?
funeral processions traveled along the river to cemeteries
The path of its riverbed could shift unexpectedly
Many boats, cargos and crews were lost trying to navigate it
When it broke through its dikes, it ruined crops
6
n Hinduism, what is the role of reincarnation in achieving moksha?
allows one to work toward moksha through several lifetimes
Moksha allows one to discover reincarnation
Reincarnation and moksha are determined by ahimsa.
Reincarnation prevents people from achieving moksha
7
Which religion considers the epic poem about Krishna one of the most important texts?
Zoroastrianism
Hinduism
Buddhism
Judaism
8
How did mountain passes influence the rise and decline of ancient Indian empires?
allowed invading foreign armies access to northern India
prevented contact between the Gupta and White Hun cultures
provided routes for migrating peoples from the Persian Gulf.
permitted Chandragupta Maurya to conquer the Deccan rajahs
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What did Sargon II, Darius I, Chandragupta Maurya, and Shi Huangdi have in common?
They practiced tolerance toward conquered cultures.
They promoted foreign trade.
They united lands under one rule.
They instituted state monotheism.
10
Which dynasty used the Mandate of Heaven to justify its replacement of the previous dynasty?
Gupta
Maurya
Shang
Zhou
11
Which factor contributed to the decline of the Han empire?
Emperors spent too much money on roads and bridges
Local military rulers amassed more power.
Ambitious princes conscripted people to build the Great Wall
Tax cuts left the government weak and vulnerable
12
Which was a wife’s duty in Indian society?
to lead her husband in prayers
to serve her husband’s family
to obey her mother’s family
to obey her father
13
What dynasty began construction on a defensive feature that remains a symbol of China today
Shang
Zhou
Qin
Han
14
How did Chandragupta create the first Indian empire?
He established widespread trade networks.
He used Vedic teachings to unify his empire.
He won supporters over a large area by reducing bureaucracy.
He waged wars to conquer vast territories.
15
How did the joint family enrich connections between its members across generations?
fostering independent thought and action by its members
by performing the rituals that honor the family’s ancestors
by protecting traditional rights of members to own property
by protecting traditional rights of members to own property
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How did the development of the caste system affect society in India?
promoted fair treatment across social classes
ensured equality among men and women of the same class
protected government participation for all citizens
connected people through shared identities
17
Which characteristic helped make the Gupta Empire a golden age?
growth of religious schools
conquest of neighbors
adoption of a social caste system
reduction in trade
18
What geographic feature limited the northward expansion of the Maurya and Gupta empires?
Ganges River
Deccan Palteau
Thar Desert
Himalayas
19
What advantage did the Zhou Empire’s feudal system offer for the nobles?
Lords avoided local wars by requesting the ruler’s judgment
The ruler provided military protection for the nobles’ land.
The ruler paid the nobles fees for their services
Lords profited from peasants working their lands.
20
What was the main concern of Confucianism?
balance between good and evil
personal enlightenment and salvation
peace and harmony with nature
social order and good government
21
What belief system did Han emperors adopt as the official system of the state?
Daoism
Legalism
Confucianism
Buddhism
22
In both the Shang and Zhou societies, how were different regions governed?
Noble landowners governed their own regions.
Governors sent representatives to each region.
Each peasant had control of one piece of land.
Kings controlled every aspect of their own areas.
23
How did geography shape civilizations in ancient India and China?
They built cities away from areas prone to flooding
They constructed towns, cities well-established trade routes
They emerged where mountains offered protection
They grew along rivers and other bodies of water.
24
What technological achievement occurred under the Han dynasty?
gunpowder
metal swords and armor
paper made from wood pulp
decimal system based on 10
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How are Hindu beliefs related to the caste system in India?
To Hindus, all existence is ranked
The caste system is the foundation of Hinduism
Hinduism urges people to move out of their castes
Hindus reject the caste system, offering nirvana to all
