Classical Indian and China Quiz

Question 1

Which belief system includes the Four Noble Truths, the Eightfold Path, and nirvana?

Accepted Answer

Buddhism

Question 2

Believers of Hinduism are expected to

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fulfill their dharma to get good karma for a favorable reincarnation

Question 3

Which belief is most closely associated with the philosophy of Confucianism?

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filial piety

Question 4

Showing respect for parents , Maintaining family honor, Honoring all elders - Is represented by which term?

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filial piety

Question 5

Which concept is illustrated in the diagram?

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caste system

Question 6

Which characteristic was common to all of the Golden Ages we have studied?

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prosperity led to the creation of many works of art

Question 7

The exchange of silks and spices and the spread of Buddhism along the Silk Roads are examples of

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cultural diffusion

Question 8

The sacred texts of Hinduism include

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The Upanishads

Question 9

Daoists believe in:

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a harmony with nature, and accepting things as they are

Question 10

Which factor most influenced a person’s social position in early Indian societies?

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birth

Question 11

The caste system in India was characterized by

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a lack of social mobility(ability to move) between social classes

Question 12

Confucianism had a strong impact on the development of China mainly because this philosophy

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provided a basis for social order between the five relationships in people'

Question 13

The diagram illustrates the key concepts of which religion?

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Buddhism

Question 14

Which belief is shared by Hindus and Buddhists?

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The soul can be reincarnated.

Question 15

Legalists believed that governments should

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use harsh punishments to enforce laws

Question 16

Which quotation from the teachings of Confucius is most similar to the Golden Rule from Judeo-Christian teaching?

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“Do not do to others what you do not wish for yourself.”

Question 17

Which belief is most closely associated with the teachings of Buddhism?

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People can overcome their desires by following the Eightfold Path.

Question 18

Which Chinese Emperor was a proponent and supporter of Legalism?

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Shi Huangdi

Question 19

One way in which the Five Relationships, the Ten Commandments, and the Eightfold Path are similar is that they

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provide people with codes of behavior

Question 20

India and China are located on the continent of

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Asia

Question 21

The terms karma, dharma, and moksha are most closely associated with which religion?

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Hinduism

Question 22

The following image represents what religious concept?

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reincarnation

Question 23

The Gupta empire was a golden age for Indian civilization because it marked

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a time of great peace, progress, and advancement in the arts

Question 24

The belief in many gods is called

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Polytheism

Question 25

The founder of Buddhism was

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Siddhartha Gautama

Question 26

Confucianism, Daoism, and the Mandate of Heaven are all associated with early civilizations in

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China

Question 27

The Mauryan Emperor Ashoka undergoes a transformation from a bloodthirsty ruler to a peaceful one when

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he converts to Buddhism

Question 28

The Zhou Dynasty of China believed that their Emperor needed the support of the gods to be successful. This support is

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Mandate of Heaven

Question 29

According to Buddhist principles, believers can end personal suffering by

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eliminating selfish desires and following the Eightfold Path

Question 30

The Silk Road was important because it allowed for the

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exchange of goods between Asia and the Middle East

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