Quiz! for formative assessment

The Shang dynasty formed in what region of China?

One major accomplishment of the Qin dynasty was what?

The Qin dynasty falls to the Han dynasty. What was the philosophy of the Han?

What types of goods were Indians exporting at this time?

During the Zhou dynasty, what skill did the people learn that proved to be very useful in technological advancement?

The Maurya empire had all of the follwing except

The art of fine/fancy handwriting is referred to as what?

Confucianism believes people are naturally _____

Arabic numerals develop in this empire

India is a subcontinent. Which of the following best describes a subcontinent?

What is the term for the actions of a person’s life that affect his or her fate in the next life

Confucianism was founded by

The heartland of China was located in the valley between what two rivers?

Siddartha leaves the palace walls and experiences suffering and poverty. What does he then do for 49 days?

As Buddhism grows, it splits into two schools. Which of them is easier to ordinart people to follow?

The caste system ruled over every aspect of life. The "untouchables" were ranked where in the cast system?

Who was the ruler of the Maurya empire?

India's geograaphic diversity made it difficult for people to unite. This leads to what?

What is the name of the path that one should follow? Named in the four noble truths

Now ramp the difficulty back down with a straight-forward true/false to get the class re-engaged.

What disease did the Gupta empire vaccinate against almost 1000 years before Europeans

What is the term used to describe social hierarchy in Hinduism

Legalism belives a rulers best quality it what

Early China was known as what?

The Chinese discovered how to make what textile? This became their most valuable export

final goal of Buddhism is to reach union with the universe & achieve release from the cycle of rebirth, referred to as

The Chinese bound together thin strips of bamboo or woord to create the first what?

Which term is given to descrbie the Chinese royal families right to rule?

Which term is used to describe the act of avoiding violence in Indian culture

Groups of families that claimed a common ancestor are referred to as what?

Han Fei Zi believes people are naturally _____

What dynasty overthrows the Shang dynasty?

The Han made strides in acupuncture, silk industry, astronomy, engineering and what else?

An increase in population leads to what?

Written signs that expressed ideas or thoughts in the shang dynasty were referred to as what?

The Zhou's economy is booming, leading to populaiton growth. What term is used to describe this kind of thriviing

Name of the text written by students of Confucius after his death

Daoism was founded by who

Which term is used to explain the rise and fall of ruling entities in ancient china?

The shang prayed to numerous nature spirits and gods. What was the name given to "Mother Godess"?

Daoism seeks to live in harmony with nature. What does it view as unatrual and a source of many problems?

The Zhou switch to a currency made from copper. What does this allow them to do?

lords allowed civilians to live on their land in exchange for loyalty and military service. What is the name for this?

The Yin and Yang is used to depict what?

People set up places for study and mediation. These places are called what?

The four main points taught in Buddhism are referred to as what?

What class sat atop the social hierarchy in the Shang dynasty

It is believe that moksha is hard to acheive in one life time. Hindus believe rebirth of the soul. This is known as what

Term used to describe large dome shaped shrines

Chandragupta's son, Asoka, converts to Buddhism and preaches what practice to avoid more violence?

Buddhism was founded by who

The term "Rajah" refers to what?

The Qin dynasty practiced what philosophy?

What is the name of the all powerful, unchanging force in Hinduism?

Legalism was founded by who

How many important relationships did Confucianism stress

This is the term used to describe the religous and moral duties of an individual in Hinduism

What term describes the seasonal rains and winds in India?

The ultimate goal of Hinduism is to achive union with Brahma. This is referred to as what?

Which of the following was not a geographic barrier surrounding China?

When Siddartha awakens he has become "Buddha". What does "Buddha" mean?

What new crop was grown by the Zhou?