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1
What is the best characterization of Chinese Civilization?
Cohesion and Continuity
Division and Warfare
Frequent Cultural Change
Looseness and discontinuity
2
What is it called when a family keeps power for several generations in China?
caste system
stratified society
empire
dynasty
3
Dynasties changed in China because of strong leaders being followed by weak leaders.
False
True
4
Persia used a standardized money system and satraps to control their Empire.
False
True
5
During the Maurya Empire, what happened in India?
Rise of Jainism
introduction of Islam
prohibition of Hinduism
spread of Buddhism
6
The Mandate of Heaven began with the Qin Dynasty.
True
False
7
The Persians used all of the following methods to control their vast empire except:
dividing the empire into provinces overseen by satraps
requiring government workers to pass acivil service exam based on Confucius
using standardized coins to promote trade and business
constructing roads to keep all of the empire connected
8
How did Darius I strengthen government authority over cultures in the Persian Empire?
Established a direct democracy
Permitted open voting for candidates
Imposed one religion and one language
Divided the land into districts ruled by governors
9
Confusious believed in __________, Lao Tzu believed in ______________
Social order, natural order
Social order, political order
Natural order, social order
Political order, social order
10
How do new dynasties arise in China?
By claiming the Mandate of Heaven
It's always a general that takes over the Chinese dynasty
They're appointed by the previous dynasty
By raising taxes
11
Between 1500 BCE and 500 BCE, Indian Civilization
became the model civilization used for future civilization
did away with the class system
Enjoyed unity
were invaded, had religious differences, & politcial rivalry
12
Classical Civilizations tended to control more territories and people.
True
False
13
What is the primary goal of Confucianism
restore social order through proper behavior
achieve a higher spiritual state
gain salvation
separate society into classes
14
Which of the following is the correct order of Chinese Dynasties?
Han, Qin, Zhou
Zhou, Qin, Han
Qin, Han, Zhou
Han, Zhou, Qin
15
Cyrus the Great kept peace in the Persian Empire by:
by tolerating his people's cultures
high taxes for building projects
enforcing his legal codes
violent military tactics
16
What difference between the Aryans and native population in India created the caste system?
Skin Color
Religious beliefs
Cultural Beliefs
Facial Structure
17
Which Chinese group wanted a powerful government?
Confucians
Legalists
Tibetans
Taoists
18
Which of the following events happened first?
Rise of Early Empires
Beginning of River Valley Civilizations
Neolithic Revolution
Humans are hunter-gatherers
19
What religion is associated with the caste system in India?
Buddhism
Islam
Hinduism
Christianity
20
River Valley civilizations developed because of
taming animals
access to water
agriculture
all of the above
21
Christianity, Islam, and Judaism are all:
Classical Empires
Advanced Civilizations
Polytheistic Religions
Monotheistic Religions
22
Empires must have a centralized government, strong military, & dominant position in the world
False
True
23
Why did Confucianism remain a component of Chinese culture through history?
Confucian leaders prohibited other belief systems
Confucian taught about family relationships no matter who governed
Confucians forced nomads to convert
Confucians built large universities on the Silk Road
