How does the caste system relate to the Hindu Religion?

in order to reach enlightenment, one must do good in each caste level/class

Which statement best describes the impact of the monsoons on South Asia?

The wet monsoon is essential for agriculture in the region

The Cultural Revolution wished to accomplish the following.

Replace traditional beliefs with the beliefs of Mao.

What was the “economic miracle” and what did it do for Japan?

after ww2 they invested in cheap electronics which became high in demand

Archaeological evidence suggests that the Indus Valley civilization:

had a high degree of city planning

the natural way. simple rules and a focus on doing things naturally

Strict laws are needed to govern society with some quality rewards

Why was Confucianism popular in Japan?

It was very similar to feudalism

The Great Leap Forward was notable because it….

caused a massive famine that killed millions of Chinese.

What led to the Japanese people turning against the Tokugawa Shogunate?

The Shogunate signed a treaty giving the US trading rights with Japan

Shintoism emphasizes:

Respect for the spirits of nature

What was the primary reason that the US dropped the atomic bombs on Japan?

To compel Japan to surrender without invading the main islands of Japan

What is the major split in the Islamic religion creating two sects of muslims?

Sunni: teachings of Mohammed. Shia: Blood of Mohammed

What happened during the partition of India in 1947?

Separation of British controlled India into India and Pakistan (religion)

How did Deng Xiaoping change the Chinese economy after Mao?

Allowed more capitalistic interests and outside investments

Why did Japan bomb Pearl Harbor?

In retaliation for the US embargo on Japanese oil supplies

In Buddhism, how does one achieve Nirvana?

by removing all desires from your life. Eightfold path

Which of the following is true about Buddhism in Japan?

Zen Buddhism emphasized self-discipline and meditation for samurai warriors

How did the Great Depression impact Japan?

Economic problems led Japan to establish a military dictatorship

What happened during the Rape of Nanking?

The mass killing of Chinese citizens by Japanese soldiers

Japan’s goal in World War II was to:

Establish a colonial empire in the Pacific & East Asia

What are the five pillars of Islam?

One God, Daily Prayers, Fasting, Charity, Pilgrimage

What is Confucianism?

a focus on relationships between parts of society. example: dad and son

An economic reform of the Meiji Restoration was:

It created a European-style money economy

What is NOT an effect of Propaganda, as it has been used in Modern China?

It pushes individuals to criticize their government.

If a leader successfully has a Cult of Personality, what beliefs would the people of their country have?

They love the leader unconditionally as someone greater than themselves.

Who were the Red Guards?

Old people that acted as a special security force for the Chinese leaders.

What were two major effects of the Meiji Restoration that make it a significant event in Japanese history?

industrialized economy, modernized military, westernized society

What was the primary role of the British East India Company?

it was a business organization that economically dominated India

Who were the zaibatsu?

samurai-owned family corporations

The best description of the Meiji Restoration is:

A period of rapid modernization, where Japan’s feudal system was dissolved

Provide an overview of the historical and ongoing conflict between Hindus and Muslims within the India/Pakistan region:

during partition mass violence erupted. this has continued ever since.

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1
one of the original founders of the Communist Party in China and wanted to modernize/reform China
Sun Yat Sen
Deng Xiaoping
Xi Jingping
Mao Zedong
2
How does the caste system relate to the Hindu Religion?
Wrong
in order to reach enlightenment, one must do good in each caste level/class
3
Under Communism, many people would work together on a farm and live equally. These farms were known as:
Friendly Farms
Communes
Confucianism
Gathering Gardens
4
In 1989, pro-democracy students were massacred as the Chinese Communist government removed them from this place.
Tiananmen Square
Taiwan
Shanghai
Hong Kong
5
this dynasty in China decided it should have very little contact with the rest of the world during the ____ Dynasty.
Tang
Ming
Qing
Han
6
Which statement best describes the impact of the monsoons on South Asia?
During the dry season, temperatures fall below freezing in much of the area
They affect the mountainous regions of India far more than the river valley
the monsoons affect only the Deccan Plateau and not the northern plain
The wet monsoon is essential for agriculture in the region
7
The Cultural Revolution wished to accomplish the following.
Replace traditional beliefs with the beliefs of Mao.
Modernize the economy.
Encourage more students to study math and science.
Weaken the control of the Communist government.
8
What two religions is Sikhism a combination of?
Hinduism and Islam
Buddhism and Hinduism
Judaism and Christianity
Buddhism and Islam
9
What was the “economic miracle” and what did it do for Japan?
wrong
after ww2 they invested in cheap electronics which became high in demand
10
Commodore Matthew Perry’s visit to Japan was intended to
Overthrow the emperor of Japan
Protect Japan from Chinese invasion
Open Japan up to US trade
Conquer Japan on behalf of the US
11
This social class of people were responsible for farming and producing things.
Scholars
Peasants
Untouchables
Gentry
12
Archaeological evidence suggests that the Indus Valley civilization:
had little influence on India later
had little contact with other peoples
had a high degree of city planning
adapted its system of writing from Egypt
13
What is Daoism?
a focus on relationships between parts of society. example: dad and son
the natural way. simple rules and a focus on doing things naturally
Strict laws are needed to govern society with some quality rewards
14
What is Nirvana?
A popular band for old people
A spiritual enlightenment
the “suffering” stage in the eightfold path
The process of reincarnation in Hinduism
15
During the Heian Court Period of Japanese history:
Japan developed a uniquely “Japanese” identity
All of the above
Developments in Japanese art and literature reached their height
Land-owning warriors gained power & independence
16
What is Legalism?
a focus on relationships between parts of society. example: dad and son
Strict laws are needed to govern society with some quality rewards
the natural way. simple rules and a focus on doing things naturally
17
Why was Confucianism popular in Japan?
It was popular among the samurai
It was founded in Japan
It was not popular in Japan
It was very similar to feudalism
18
The Great Leap Forward was notable because it….
caused a massive famine that killed millions of Chinese.
led to better relations with the United States.
caused the Korean War.
started the major growth in the economy that China still enjoys today.
19
Who is the founder of Islam?
Allah
Jesus Christ
Mohammed
Abraham
20
A major economic problem facing Japan today is:
Citizens are buying fewer consumer goods
It is difficult to compete with China
All of the above
Japan’s workforce is shrinking
21
This island nation has a thriving democracy, but the Chinese Communist government wants to be unified with it.
Malaysia
Korea
Taiwan
Sri Lanka
22
What led to the Japanese people turning against the Tokugawa Shogunate?
The Shogunate banned women from public office
The Shogunate instigated a war with neighboring Korea
The Shogunate made Christianity the official religion in Japan
The Shogunate signed a treaty giving the US trading rights with Japan
23
What two religions is Jainism a combination of?
Hinduism and Islam
Judaism and Christianity
Buddhism and Hinduism
Buddhism and Islam
24
Shintoism emphasizes:
Loyalty and honesty to an overlord
Respect for the spirits of nature
Self-improvement and self-discipline
Hierarchical relationships with a superior and inferior person
25
What was the primary reason that the US dropped the atomic bombs on Japan?
To test the atomic bomb before using them to defeat Germany in the war
To kill as many Japanese as possible
To compel Japan to surrender without invading the main islands of Japan
To get revenge on Japan for its attack on the United States
26
What is the major split in the Islamic religion creating two sects of muslims?
Sunni: teachings of Mohammed. Shia: Blood of Mohammed
Wrong
27
After WWII, Japan’s government system changed to a(n):
Republic
Constitutional monarchy
Absolute monarchy
Military dictatorship
28
What happened during the partition of India in 1947?
WRONG
Separation of British controlled India into India and Pakistan (religion)
29
How did Deng Xiaoping change the Chinese economy after Mao?
wrong
Allowed more capitalistic interests and outside investments
30
This leader of the Gumandong/Nationalist Party was forced to retreat to Taiwan and create a new country.
Mao Zedong
Sun Yat-Sen
Deng Xiaoping
Chaing Kai-Shek
31
Why did Japan bomb Pearl Harbor?
In retaliation for the US embargo on Japanese oil supplies
None of the above
To show the rest of the world that they were to be feared
To keep the United States from entering the war
32
In Buddhism, how does one achieve Nirvana?
by removing all desires from your life. Eightfold path
Wrong
33
Which of the following is true about Buddhism in Japan?
Commoners believed all people could attain enlightenment through faith
Zen Buddhism emphasized self-discipline and meditation for samurai warriors
Buddhism emphasized a strict class system based on occupation
All of the above
34
How did the Great Depression impact Japan?
Japan grew very wealthy trading with European nations
Economic problems led Japan to establish a military dictatorship
very little effect because Japan was largely isolated & self-sufficient
Japan grew very wealthy trading with other nations in Asia
35
What happened during the Rape of Nanking?
The mass killing of Chinese citizens by Japanese soldiers
soldiers targeted Chinese men to ensure that they could not create an army
kidnapped all women + children from Nanking and brought them back to Japan
took over the government and completely wiped out all government officials
36
Japan’s goal in World War II was to:
Maintain trade relationships with the United States
Defeat Hitler and other dictatorial powers in Europe
Establish a colonial empire in the Pacific & East Asia
Defend Japan from attacks by Germany and Italy
37
Is Hinduism monotheistic or polytheistic?
Polytheistic
Monotheistic
38
What are the five pillars of Islam?
Wrong
One God, Daily Prayers, Fasting, Charity, Pilgrimage
39
Which was NOT an obstacle to the goals of the Communist regime?
Very little farmable land
No labor force to work
None of the above
Lack of technology
40
What is Confucianism?
a focus on relationships between parts of society. example: dad and son
the natural way. simple rules and a focus on doing things naturally
Strict laws are needed to govern society with some quality rewards
41
An economic reform of the Meiji Restoration was:
It reduced the power of the military in society
It made Japan a US-style democracy
It increased the power of the shogun
It created a European-style money economy
42
What is NOT an effect of Propaganda, as it has been used in Modern China?
It encourages the general population to have all the same beliefs.
It allows the government to relay an idea it believes is important.
It pushes individuals to criticize their government.
It causes people to feel emotionally connected to a message.
43
Why did Japan invade Manchuria?
to expand their power over Asia
To become an empire
All of the above
To gain oil and coal
44
If a leader successfully has a Cult of Personality, what beliefs would the people of their country have?
They would hate the leader and wish them dead.
They love the leader unconditionally as someone greater than themselves.
They would consider the leader a god to be regularly worshiped.
dont care who their ruler was, as long as they did their job well.
45
Who were the Red Guards?
Young people that wished for more rights and democracy.
Old people that acted as a special security force for the Chinese leaders.
Old people that wanted to restore China as the great empire it once was.
Young people that wished to get rid of traditional Chinese culture.
46
Which aspect of Japanese culture was adopted from Chinese culture?
A system of government
All of the above
architectural styles
A writing system
47
What were two major effects of the Meiji Restoration that make it a significant event in Japanese history?
wrong
industrialized economy, modernized military, westernized society
48
What was the primary role of the British East India Company?
to spread Christianity throughout the predominantly Hindu areas of India
have a fair exchange of goods between Mughal princes and British companies
it was a business organization that economically dominated India
a branch of the British government that ruled directly over areas of India
49
Who were the zaibatsu?
Samurai land-owning lords
samurai-owned family corporations
Rich merchants who were not samurai
Peasants
50
The best description of the Meiji Restoration is:
peace, prosperity, and relative isolation from the rest of the world
A period of constant chaos and warfare in Japan
A period of rapid modernization, where Japan’s feudal system was dissolved
period of expansion, when Japan defeated other nations and built an empire
51
Provide an overview of the historical and ongoing conflict between Hindus and Muslims within the India/Pakistan region:
during partition mass violence erupted. this has continued ever since.
Wrong
52
A major goal of the US occupation of Japan after WWII was:
To restore Confucian values to Japanese society
To replace the emperor with a president
To prevent military expansion or growth in Japan
To conquer all of Japan
53
Name the treaty that the Tokugawa Shogunate signed with the United States that ended isolationism in Japan?
Treaty of Nanking
Treaty of Tokyo Port
Treaty of Versailles
Treaty of Kanagawa
54
This program sought to make the Chinese economy more based on capitalism rather than completely controlled by government
The Five Year Plan
The Four Modernizations
The Return to Confucianism
The Great Leap Forward
55
What began when the Chinese destroyed a large supply of drugs owned by British merchants?
Opium Wars
Taiping Rebellion
War for Independence
The Boxer Rebellion
56
Which of the following is NOT true about early Japanese civilization?
Japan has had a series of dynasties, each of which was overturned violently
A clan called the Tenno clan was the first to unite Japan into one kingdom
Japan’s emperor is believed to be descended from a sun god
The people were organized into clans, or extended family groups
57
Who won the Chinese Civil War in 1949?
The Bolsheviks
The Communists
The Moderates
The Nationalists
58
What aspects of Japanese culture made it difficult for Americans to fight them during WWII?
They had the support of the Russians, who cut American supply lines to Asia
They were more industrialized and had stronger, more effective weapons
The Japanese were pacifists and refused to engage in fighting
They refused to surrender, and they used suicidal attacks against the US
59
A long-engrained tradition of respecting one’s elders in China is known as…
patriarchal society
ancestor worship.
filial piety.
kowtowing.
60
What two things were true about the Qing Dynasty?
it was ruled by the Han and refused to adopt a “Middle Kingdom” policy
It was ruled by the Manchus and was the last Chinese Imperial Dynasty.
It was ruled by the Mongols and built the Forbidden Palace.
It was ruled by the Uighurs and led to a flourishing of the arts.
61
What is the holy text of Islam?
Torah
Quran
Old Testament
Bible
62
The Gentry class of Imperial China was typically made up of…
workers and builders
farmers and planters
soldiers and warriors
scholars and government officials
63
All of the following are challenges facing India today EXCEPT:
Infrastructure (transportation, sanitation, etc.)
Malnourishment (especially of children)
A declining population
Poverty & a large gap between wealthy & poor
64
The best description of the Tokugawa Shogunate is:
rapid modernization, when Japan’s feudal class structure dissolved
when Japan defeated other nations in brief wars and built an empire
A period of peace, prosperity, and relative isolation from the world
A period of constant chaos and warfare in Japan
65
In the Japanese feudal system, who were the daimyo?
Farmers, peasants, and artisans who rented land in exchange for taxes
Land-owning warriors who fought for territory with armies of samurai
Warrior knights who pledged loyalty to and provided protection to another
A military leader who ruled over Japan with the emperor as a figurehead
66
Why did Japan want to expand through Asia & the Pacific in the early 1900’s?
Japan took German Pacific islands as part of its WWI alliance with Britain
Japan needed natural resources to fuel industrialization
Japan wanted to gain equal status with European powers
All of the above
67
How did the caste system help Britain to colonize India?
Wrong
Britain could use the system to force obedience from the lower castes
68
All of the following were goals of Deng’s modernization EXCEPT
Modernize agriculture
Increase democratization
Build up China’s defense
Develop new science and technology
69
European countries took over parts of China known as ____ where they had exclusive trading rights
Qing-doms
Spheres of Influence
Commercial Centers
Mandates of Heaven
70
In an effort to consolidate power, a dictator might use _______, which involves jailing or executing political opponent
The Cult of Personality
Capitalism
Propaganda
Purges

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