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1
how did the Han enporers grdually change how china was ruled
they returned mist power to local nobles
they put more emphasis on family connections
they moved from legalist to confucian ideas
they punished people who tried to spread Doaist beliefs
2
Which group most likely had the best life under the Emperor of Qin's rule?
artists
peasants
scholars
merchants
3
According to the belief in the Mandate of Heaven, earthquakes and floods might be signs that
The natural world ignored humans
The king did not govern well
The end of the world was near
The people did not obey the laws
4
In the Gupta empire, what was a use for Stone, Wood, Bronze, Terra-cotta clay
Cooking pots
wheeled carts
Weapons
Sculptures
5
The Zhou dynasty came after which dynasty
Shang
Qin
Han
Chin
6
who was Siddhartha Gautama
a prince that became the Buddha
the priest who taught about the Buddha
the leader who orginize Buddha's followers
the enemy who was defeated by the Budda
7
How did Zhou, a frontier state, most affect the Shang dynasty?
Jade mines in Zhou made the king wealthy
Rebels from Zhou overthrew the king
Traverlers through Zhou promoted foriegn trade
Warriors from Zhou led the royal army
8
What change took place in Hinduish during the Gupta Empire?
Many of it's laws were improved
Many of its most sacred temples were destroyed
Many of its complex rituals were abandoned
Many of its legends were written down
9
How did the first Gupta ruller form alliances with the other rulers?
By killing them in battle
By giving them land
By arranging marriages
By sending wise advisors
10
What is one way Daoism influenced China
It led to fights for power
It encouraged stricter laws
It got scholars to study
It became a popular religion
11
The word "merchant" is shang ren, which means "Shang man" What does this suggest about culture?
Most shang could read and write
most shang bartered for their goods
The shang traded a great deal
the shang use cowrie shells as money
12
Which word best illustrates the structure of the Han bureaucracy?
pyramid
upside down triangle
hourglass
rectangle
13
In the later years of the Zhou dyasty, what condition in China led to new philosophies?
Wealth
Democracy
Disorder
Feudalism
14
Harappan civilization, which included Mohenjodaro, developed in the ______________
Deccan Plateau
Ganges River valley
Whestern Ghats
Indus river valley
15
what was the main achievement of the Maurya family
building famous temples
unifying India
imposing Buddhism
improving the lives of pesants
16
the name "Buddha" meant one who was ____________
awakened
everlasting
sorrowful
all-powerful
17
What was one difference between feudalism and the Emperor of Qin's system of government?
Under feudalism, peasants chose their lords, Qin chose lords
Under feudalism, power was held locally, Qin had all power.
Under feudalism, leadership came from a few men, Qin manylea
Under feudalism, lords met with the king, Qin no meetings.
18
why did untouchables live in separate communities
they had to eat a special diet
they wanted to stay pure
they were considered unclean
they shared all of their gooods
19
What happened on the Indian subcontinent in the time period between the Maurayan/Gupta empires?
It experienced a great famine
It was filled with small kingdoms
It went through a golden age
It was conquered by the Sumerians
20
Shange wepons were especially strong because skilled artisans made these objects from . . .
iron
bronze
bones
stone
21
How did the Han emperors keep civil servants from doing special favors for their friends?
executed their friends and relations
forbid them to make any decisions
made them file a weekly report
placed them away from their home districts.
22
what did early Hindus mean by varna dharma
caste determined social status
people married within their caste
each caste has it's own duties
religious texts defined the castes
23
Homes in Mohenjodaro had one- twelve rooms. What does this suggest about the city
Some people were wealthier Thatcher's n others
Some families had grandparents living with them
Some apartments had several families
Some houses had indoor bathrooms
24
The Chinese invented the magnetic compass to show south. What was their earliest reason?
To know the best time to plan their crops
to position buildings correctly for good fortune
to fortell what would happen in the future
to navigate ships safely out of sight of land
25
Which Buddhist value did giving up hunting and becoming a vegetarian did ashoka reflect through
honesty in words and actions
A respect for all living things
toleration of other religions
awareness that everything changes
26
How did modern scholars learn that Mohenjodaro ever existed
Archaeologists foung it's ruins
Geographers studied old maps
Astronauts saw it from space
Historians read anchient scrolls
27
Which achievement of the Gupta empire most encouraged long distance trade?
Well-built roads
Astronomy
large monasteries
Large schools
28
The chain pump increased harvests by helping farmers
plow the soil for planting
bring water up their fields
move heavy goods
store grain so it would not spoil
29
which of these beliefs did Hinduismand Buddhism have in common
many gods
caste system
many lifetimes
ritual baithing
30
Which fact shows that Mohenjodaro was carefully planned
Nine streets divided the lower city into blocks
Some of the streets were larger than others
Wheeled carts were pulled by animals
The workshops were made of mud bricks
31
in hindu traditions Brahma is the creator, Vishnu is the preserver and Shiva is the ___________
teacher
destroyer
perfecter
enlarger
32
Which of these Shang people had the lowest social status?
stonemasons
jade carvers
Merchants
grain farmers
33
the festival of Divali celebrates
the changing of the seasons
the long life of the wise elders
the victory of good over evil
the food from a good harvest
34
How did scholars learn that the Shang dynasty was real and not just a myth
They learned the language
They asked chinese elders
They found artifacts
They read old books
35
the Eightfold Path of Buddhism is
most
similar to which of these Hindu beliefs
karma
dharma
castes
deities
36
what change marked the transitionfrom early Vedict religion to Brahmanism
different gods became part of the religion
a special class arose to perform them
Sanskrit traditions were written down
many people moved to lower cities
37
What Han invention didthe Chinese use for the military purposes of sending messages & frighten
kite
crossbow
fish-scale armor
scroll
38
Which of these discoveries did the Chinese make, more than a 1000 years before Europeans?
that comets can be seen in the night sky
that wheeled carts can be pulled by oxen
that metal can be shaped into strong swords
that blood circulates through the body
39
which of these is the best reason for someone in India to study Sanskrit
to understand road signs
to talk to ordinary people
to read the ancient texts
to run for political office
40
in the caste system how were people in India placed into a certain social class
by skill
by birth
by wealth
by education
41
Where did most people in Mohenjodaro live
In the lower city
In the citadel
In the court yards
In the tall tower
42
why did the Buddha decide to follow a middle way
neither the four truths nor the eightfold path worked alone
neither riches nor being an ascetic led to nirvana
neither life on earth nor life after death seemed important
neither struggle nor acceptance summed up all life
43
In which of these years was Mohenjodaro an active settlement
600 B.C.E
1000 B.C.E
2550 B.C.E
8000 B.C.E
44
Scholars disagree about the origins of Daoism. What is one point on which they agree?
Daoism's founder Laozi, lived at the same time as Confucious
Daoism's book, the Duo De Jing, was written by many writers
Daoism provided the best form of government in ancient China
Daoism had little effect on beliefs in ancient china
45
What often happened to people the Shang captured in wars?
They learned the skills to become artisans
They were given land to start new farms
They worked on construction, as slaves
They married into the roayal family
46
In what important way did Ashoka spread Buddhist teachings?
He had peasants taught how to read and write
He required conquered people to convert
He made speaches in many places around the empire
He had edicts carved into pillars and walls
47
according to Buddhist trdition, what hppened to the Buddha's mother before he was born
she gave up all her wealth
she dreamed about a white elephant
she married against her parents' wishes
she recieved a visit from an angel
48
For what purpose would a Shang leader most likely use an oracle bone made from a turtle shell?
To ask advice from his ancestors
To make music for his famil
To send messages to the nobles
To serve a ceremonial meal
49
who were the Aryans
the highest caste in Indian society
the original tribes of southern India
a nomadic people who moved into India
a group of scribes who recorded Indan teachings
50
what did the Buddha discover under the Bodhi tree
basic truths for living
a wise man who guided him
the entrance to a deep cave
a chest filled with jewels
51
What have scholars concluded from the large number of wild animal bones found at Shang sites?
The shang feared animal attacks
The shang rode elephants
The shang kept livestock
The shang were active hunters
52
what troubled the Buddha on his first few trips out into the world
inequality of wealth
cruelty,evil, and lack of caring
predudice against lower castes
aging, sickness, and death
53
What do Invaders, Floods, and Earthquakes show about Mohenjodaro
Reasons it was led by strong rulers
Likely causes for its beggining
Problems with being near a river
Theories for why it disappeared
54
What did the emperor do with laws, money, weights and writing to help unify China?
He took ideas about them from other countries.
He standardized practices that had differed in all of China
He let officials adjust them to meet local needs.
He set up schools where they were taught.
55
Which of these men would most likely be hired for the Han bureaucracy?
one who inherited a lot of money.
one who was born in the capital.
one who did well on an exam.
one had an important family.
56
Daoists taught that people could gain hapiness by . . .
living in harmony with nature
Reading ancient texts
serving in government jobs
working hard to become wealthy
57
which of these questions about Mohenjodaro would be hardest to answer with only artifacts
what games did people play
what clothes did people wear
what songs did people sing
what foods did people eat
58
which animal became a symbol for the hindu belief in reverence for life
the cow
the elephant
the lion
the camel
59
How is the Gupta empire different from the Maruryan Empire?
It gave local areas a lot of independence
It got rid of the caste system
It was goverened with harsh laws
It was made up of five kingdoms
60
Which of these would you not consider an achievement under Chandragupta's rule?
He made sure farmers had water for their crops
He created a strong central government
He used torture and spies to make people obey
He built a royal road more than 1000 miles long
61
Qin Shihuangdi, the first emperor of China, began life as
a farmer in the North China Plain
a member of the Zho dynasty.
an invader from Central Asia
a prince of one Chinese state
62
What evedince shows us how men in Mohenjodaro might have dressed
Remains of an old robe
An acient statue
Pictographs
A report by a visitor
63
Which of the following groups of people made it possible to construct complex buildings
Mathematicians
Slaves
Monks
Astrologers
64
How was a big pool, well and a drain most likely used
For making wine
For grinding grain
For bathing
For cooking
65
What was the legalist view of human nature?
People are naturally curious
People are motivated by love
People want to do what is right
People are basically selfish
66
In which year would a visitor to China find a unified Chinese state under the first Emperor?
540BCE
1250 BCE
70 CE
220 BCE
67
What happened after the Qin emperor's death?
worship of the emperor as a god
tight military control
rebellion and civil war
peaceful easing of policies
68
Which feature of Mohenjodaro was quite different from other settlements of that time
Sewer system
Brick homes
Dirt roads
High walls
69
If two nobles from distant parts of china met during Shang dynasty, how would they communicate?
by trading because they use the same type of money
by speaking because they spoke the same language
by writing because they wrote with the same characters
by fighting because they fought with the same weapons
70
if you decided to live as an ascetic what would you do
give up most of what you own
abandon your religion
become a parent of a large family
become ruler of a kingdom
71
What happened during the warring States period?
China fought to protect the state from invaders from north
Six or seven large chinese states fought for power
The zhou army won control of the state by force
Dozens of clan leaders set up miliatary states
72
How did Gupta's learn how to question patients, make cures from bark/roots, stitch up wounds?
By making a palm leaf book
by journeying abroad with a merchant
By praying to the diety of doctors
By studying medicine at a university
73
What was one effect of the invention of the drill shown in this image?
better harvests
better earthquake prediction
more wealth from trade
more oil for heat
74
Which of these finds by an archaeologist would be evidence of a golden age?
Metal weapons
Fine sculptures
Walled cities
Animal Skeletons
75
which of these events happened
first
in the Buddha's life
he left the palace
he became an ascetic
he gained enlightenment
he and his wife had a son
76
Which of Ashoka's actions best expressed his Buddhist values
Allowing slavery
Putting criminals to death
Treating all of his servants well
Keeping strong army
77
In a chart titled Yin and Yang, pleasure would be paired with . . .
reward
pain
afterlife
enjoyment
78
compared with the Qin dynasty thr Han dynasty
lasted much longer
had fewer inventions
had much worse rulers
was much smaller
79
If you were a laborer, what would Confucious say that you should do?
Relax and stop working so hard
Behave properly for your role
Plan to rise to a higher status
Try to outwit those around you
80
Why were the wells constructed along trade routes?
So roads would not get muddy
So deities would be pleased
So travelers could cook and drink
So merchants could pay for water
81
Which factors in the Gupta empire most helped the growth of learning?
Peace and stability
Change and rebellion
Power and conquest
Poverty and Hunger
82
The images of Gupta kings on coins showed that the empire had people who were skilled in
Writing literature
Working with metal
Planning buildings
conducting warfare
83
why did the Buddha become thin from lack of food
he fasted for spiritual reasons
nobody would give him alms
he was locked away in a tower
famine spread over the country
84
What change made silk production more efficient?
a road on which trade goods could be carried safely
a kind of tree that was better for silkworms
a law that all farmers must weave for one month a year
an invention that wound fibers onto a large reel
85
How may the Shang king and his nobles have weakened their economy?
They discouraged trade with other regions
They rarely paid artisans for their work
They bought more and more land
They spent too much on their palaces
86
Scales, stone weights, and marked rods show that Mohenjodaro _____________
Had Uniform ways to measure
Started a new kind of mathematics
Traded with people from far away
Knew how to make tools of iron
87
why did the Buddha decide
not
to escape into enlightenment right away
he did not want to leave his wife behind
he wanted to teach people the path he had found
he preferred to follow the middle way
he forgot his dream when he woke up
88
which of the following
is
one of the Four Noble Truths
suffering is caused by desires
joy is achieved by praying
study leads to wisdom
only death can end cravings
89
King Ashoka was Chandragupta's
Grandson
Father
Enemy
Brother
90
Hanfeizi, whose teachings were the basis for Legalism, wrote that rulers should emphasize
Honesty and Trust
rewards and punishments
Scholarship and ideas
trade and manufacturing
91
Ashoka expanded the Mauryan Empire until
Surrendered to his cousin
Reached the mountains
Gave up violence
Moved to China
92
what goal did Buddhism teach people to move toward
completing a big pilgrimage
reaching enlightenment
making elaborate sacrifices
converting everybody
93
how did Chandragupta Maurya begin building his empire
he conquered neighboring kingdoms
he sponsored settlements by colonists
he sent ships to far off islands
he persuaded other rulers to unite with him
94
One of Ashoka's edicts was about going to jail for a good reason. What did this promote most?
Buddhist Values
Security
Justice
General Welfare
95
In the shang civilization, Anyang was the . . .
Royal Army
Chief ruler
State religion
Capital City
96
Which feature of modern arithmetic came from ancient India by way of the Arabs
Zero
Counting
Addition
Subtraction
97
The famous ancient paintings in a Buddhist monastery at Ajanta were painted in one of the
ceilings of a temple
Robes of monks
covers of a book
Walls of vaves
98
why had the Buddha
not
learned about suffering as a child
he understood that pain was not real
the gods granted him special favors
his father protected him
he was not interested in others
99
HOw did Chandragupta's rule differ from Ashoka's rule?
Chan used force to be sure that no one threatened power
Chandragupta had a larger empire than Ashoka
Chandragupta used Buddhism to keep his people happy
Chandragupta made laws that were fairer than Ashoka
100
which of these eventts took place at about the same time as the Buddha lived
Persians conqured Babylon and let the Jews go home 539 B.C.E
a cave<br>wall was painted in southern France 15,000 B.C.E.
hammurabi began writing his code in babylon 539 B.C.E.
the Romans destroyed the second temple in Jerusalem 70 C.E.
101
To a large extent, the Great wall was built by
close friends of the emperor.
skilled stonemasons.
foreign workers.
forced labor.
102
Which Chinese teaching MOST influenced Qin Shihuangdi's style of rule?
Confucianism
Legalism
Buddhism
Daoism
103
What did the Chinese write on before they invented paper?
hides and leather
tree bark and leaves
seaweed and straw
silk and bamboo
104
Ancient Chinese healers used the technique of acupuncture to
satisfy the gods
rebalance the forces of yin and yang
teach people to live with pain
achieve immortality
105
which job was a shudra most likely to do
hold a government post
herd sheepo
plow a field
interpret religious law
106
to Hindus, the soul, or atman, is part of ________________
the ocean
Shiva
the sun
Brahman
107
What technology did the Shang use to make strong helmets?
Letting pottery harden in a mold
weaving Bamboo strips into a mat
Soaking wood in salt water
shaping a mixture of copper and tin
108
Which of these would Confucius have valued most highly?
Creativity
Freedom
Riches
Repect
109
a war game played in acient Indi is thought to be an early form of__________
chess
dominoes
hockey
basketball
110
What most helped shang kings stay in power?
Belief in magical dragons
Use of a powerful army
marriage into leading families
kindness to ordinary people
111
What was ther purpose of building the Great Wall?
to provide employment.
to keep invaders out.
to reward followers with land.
to punish critics of the emperor.
112
the Vedic religion is named for the Vedas, which are ____________________________
a collection of sacred texts
a group of people from Europe
the three most important dieties
the temples where rituals were preformed
113
Why did many people sent to work on the Great Wall not return home?
They became wandering nomads.
They ran away to other countries.
They decided to live near the wall.
They died under harsh conditions.
114
Which experience led to a deep change in Ashoka's values
Seeing a very bloody battle
Discovering old age and illness
Marrying a buddhist
Hearing buddah's first sermon
115
What do these seals tell historians about Mohenjodaro
The types of jobs people worshiped
The types of jobs people did
The types of jewelry people wore
The types of animals people saw
116
Why did later Chinese historians have very different opinions of the Emperor of Qin?
He acted both wisely and cruelly.
Little is known about him.
His tomb could not be found.
His advisors made most decisions.
117
Which letter on the map shows the location of Mohenjodaro
P
N
M
O
118
how was the Hindu belief about karma related to the caste system
people in different castes work different kinds of jobs
people's caste determines which dieties they woship
people in the lowest caste will come back as animals
people are in a caste because of how they lived other lives
119
Under Qin rule, what would happen if a rich person and a poor person committed the same crime?
The would have to exchange places.
Only the poor person would be punished.
The two would suffer the same punishment.
The rich person would pay a larger fine.
120
Which sense correctly describes the level of technology in the Gupta Empire
They had skill in working with iron
They did not yet know how to work copper
The used copper but did not yet know how to make bronze
They make bronze but did not yet know how to work iron
121
Which tool did ancient Chinese scribes use for writing?
a feather
a brush
a reed
a stylus
122
Which is the best title for the list below? Puranas; Mahabharata; Bhagavad Gita
Hindu Sculptures
Sanskirt Literature
Gupta paintings
Buddhist Folklore
123
what new technologies most helped the Han in warfare
improvements in gunpowder
advances in working iron
steam powered riverboats
invention of the wheel
124
a person that talked about war would most likely be in the _____________ caste
bramins
Vaishyas
Kshatriyas
Shudras
125
What did Hnfeizi say that rulers must do to avoid being overthrown?
Exercise absolute power
Be popular through good deeds
earn the Mandate of heaven
Let people do as they want
126
Why was Chandragupta poor in his later years?
He was overthrown by his son
He decided to live as an ascetic
He lost the conquered territories
He put a stop to foreign trade
127
What led archeologists to conclude that the Shang believed in life after death?
seeing pots used for ceremonies in temples
studuing the position in which bodies were laid out
Figuring out the characters carved into bones
Finding food and weapons burried with kings
128
Ashoka often spoke of the people he ruled as his
students
friends
brothers
children
129
Where did archeologists find a life size army made of terra-cotta clay?
in the Great Wall.
inside the emperor's tomb.
along the southeren border.
next to the royal palace.
130
which word
best
represents samsara, the Hindu view of birth, life, and death
pryamid
tree
dog
wheel
131
Why did the Emperor of Qin order all Confucian books brought to the capital?
so he could have them translated.
so he could learn from them.
so he could destroy them.
so he could start a new library.
132
which of these sentances is true of most Hindu temples
they are small so as not to distract worshipers
they contain elaborate sculptures
they face west towards the setting sun
they are placed as far from cities as possible
133
Part of Mohenjodaro was raised and surrounded by a wall. What does this suggest about the city?
It had religious leaders who lived separately
It had rich people who owned the best homes
It had traders who stayed near the roads
It had enemies that might attack residents
134
A scene from an ancient scroll shows something being done to scholars. Why did this happen?
The philosophers wanted to get back to nature.
The emperor hoped to stop criticism of the government.
The royal family had to pick a teacher.
The soldiers did not know how to read.
135
My younger sister and brother have to obey me. In return I . . .
Must set a good example
Can punish them harshly
Have to grant their wishes
May do whatever I want
136
Which later practice in China most shows the influence of Confucian thought?
New inventions
trade with Europe
Land given to pesants
Exams for civil servants
137
What did Ashoka do with the territories the Mauryas had conquered
Kept them as peaceful parts of his empire
Use them as a base for new conquests
Return them to their former owners
Granted them to wealthy merchants as gifts
