How did economic problems lead to the decline of the Han?

The rich took advantage of the poor

Describe the beliefs of Theravada Buddhists.

They were traditional Buddhists

What does this bronze sculpture reveal about life in Han China?

The Chinese were skilled in the use of Bronze

What is the historical significance of Monte Albán?

It was the first city in America

Why are the Silk Roads significant to the history of the world?

They spread technology and ideas globally

Why did southern India remain independent?

The Tamils were fiercely independent

Describe the beliefs of Mahayana Buddhists.

They believed in Buddhist salvation

Why was Asoka remorseful about the campaign against Kalinga?

Many people were killed or made captives

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AAA Empires

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A #socialstudies Quiz covering my unit on Asian, African, and American Empires.

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1
What religion did Aksum introduce to Africa?
Judaism
Christianity
Islam
Buddhism
2
Which civilization is responsible for designs like the one in the picture?
Olmec
Zapotec
Chavín
Nazca
3
How did the Kingdom of Aksum gain its wealth?
Trade with the Silk Road
Gold trade
Iron trade
Salt trade
4
Under the Chinese civil-service system, who could become government officials?
Only peasant farmers
Only sons of former government officials
Only Buddhists
Anyone who can pass the exam
5
What is this type of farming called?
Strip farming
Flat farming
Terrace farming
Crop rotation
6
How did economic problems lead to the decline of the Han?
They became too rich and lazy
They couldn’t pay their army
They stopped trading with Korea
The rich took advantage of the poor
7
The flowering of Hindu culture took place during which empire?
Song
Han
Gupta
Mauryan
8
Describe the beliefs of Theravada Buddhists.
They believed in Buddhist salvation
They didn’t believe in Karma
They were traditional Buddhists
They didn’t believe in reincarnation
9
What did the first people cross to get to America from Asia?
The ocean
A rainforest
A desert
A land bridge
10
How did the Mauryan empire support their large army?
Slave labor
Taxes
They were peaceful
Hired mercenaries
11
Why did Aksum fall?
Economic crash
Invasion
Famine
Disease
12
What does this bronze sculpture reveal about life in Han China?
The Chinese used chariots in warfare
Only the privileged classes used this method of transport
The Chinese invented the wheel
The Chinese were skilled in the use of Bronze
13
How did paper influence China during the Han period?
It helped them write history
It helped them write novels
It helped spread education
It helped change the government
14
How did Aksum adapt to farming in a mountainous region?
Crop rotation
Irrigation
Terrace farming
They traded for food
15
What technology did the Nok introduce to West Africa?
Steel
Copper
Iron
Bronze
16
What is the historical significance of Monte Albán?
It was the first hospital in America
It was the first temple in America
It was the first city in America
It was the first military camp in America
17
What caused the Bantu-speaking people to migrate?
War
Disease
Lack of farmland
Earthquakes
18
Where did the Olmec civilization arise?
Southern Mexico
Peru
Chile
Argentina
19
Why are the Silk Roads significant to the history of the world?
They led to the collapse of civilizations
They caused endless war
They spread the English language
They spread technology and ideas globally
20
Why did southern India remain independent?
The Tamils would hide in the mountains
The Tamils were very rich
The Tamils were very poor
The Tamils were fiercely independent
21
Describe the beliefs of Mahayana Buddhists.
They didn’t believe in reincarnation
They were traditional Buddhists
They didn’t believe in Karma
They believed in Buddhist salvation
22
What became the main crop in the Americas?
Beans
Wheat
Maize
Millet
23
Why was Asoka remorseful about the campaign against Kalinga?
He was not able to play a more active role in the battle
Many people were killed or made captives
His army was not victorious
The battle took too long to fight
24
What environment covers half of Africa?
Desert
Savannas
Coastline
Rainforest
25
How did the Nazca culture ensure successful crops?
Irrigation
Slave labor
Terrace farming
Human sacrifice

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