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What did the Buddha see for the first time after escaping his father's palace to experience the real world?
An old man, a sick man, and a dead man
A cat, a hat, and a baseball bat
A tisket, a tasket, and a biscuit in the basket
Womenfolk!
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The correct way to spell my last name...
K O R I N E K
K O R N I E K
K O R N I K
K O R E N I K
3
Where in India would you be most likely to see sand dunes?
Deccan Plateau
Thar Desert
Eastern and Western Ghats
Himalayan Mountains
4
Which Chinese philosophy would say that whatever happens is meant to happen?
Liberalism
Legalism
Confucianism
Taoism
5
What do Hinduism and Buddhism
both
believe?
The force is controlled by microscopic organisms called midiclorians
Nothing -- their belief systems are diametrically opposed.
We are trapped in a cycle of pain and suffering and seek to be released
When you die, you go to either heaven or hell depending on how you lived
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The sacred beliefs of Hinduism (Vedas) are not native to India.
How did they get there?
Ashoka's edicts commanded his loyal subjects to convert to Hinduism
The Vedas were brought to India by the Aryans who settled there from Iran
The Vedas were spread from China along the Silk Road
They were imposed upon the natives by Alexander the Great
7
How has India's geography protected it throughout history?
the monsoon rains kept enemies away
tall mountains, deserts, and jungles on its borders discouraged invasion
no natural rivers means no way to transport troops quickly
powerful spiritual forces
8
Taoism is a philosophy where everything is balanced by its opposite. If the black portion here stands for sadness...
the white portion stands for honesty.
the white portion stands for happiness.
the white portion stands for energy.
the white portion stands for illumination.
9
What did Shang leaders use to commune with their ancestors in order to make important decisions?
Oracle Bones
Prayer Candles
Ouija Boards
The Force
10
The Hindu concept of ________ is the account of good and evil one has done in all of their lifetimes.
karma
cosmos
dharma
serendipity
11
Why have more people always lived in Inner China than Outer China?
Outer China has unsuitable geographical features and climates for farming
Outer China is haunted by the fallen warriors of ancient battles
Inner China has lower property taxes
Mystical dragons protect Inner China from dangers
12
What did Mohenjodaro have that other ancient settlements of the same time did not?
a sewer system
HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning)
high walls
written language
13
An example of cultural diffusion would be...
ironically wearing tacky holiday sweaters for social amusement.
spitting the freshest slang wit yo bae or fam.
eating Chinese food for dinner tonight.
listening to hip-hop music in Galesburg, MI.
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Why does the region near the Ganges River in northern India have such fertile farmland?
the iron plow
crop rotation
nutrient-rich silt from Himalayan ice melt runoff fertilizes nearby soils
good karma
15
What vital occupation is pretty much at the bottom of every ancient social hierarchy?
priests/scholars
merchants/traders
king/emperor
peasants/farmers
16
This country has the highest population in the entire world.
United States of America
India
United Nations
China
17
The Han Dynasty lasted much longer than the Qin Dynasty because they...
had magical powers.
were entirely fictional -- they didn't exist!
actually wanted to make life better for their people through improvements.
were able to crack down even more harshly than the Qin ever did.
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Why did the ancient Chinese first settle the areas along the Huang He River?
The rich, fertile soil nearby was perfect for farming
They liked the harmonious views of nature
Protective dragons led them to this sacred spot
The people had an insatiable hankering for river fish
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One's duty or obligation within Hindu society --
doing this will result in good karma
.
darwin
pharma
yin and yang
dharma
20
If a king did not use his power well, the ancestors would become angry and bad things would happen. This is called...
losing the Mandate of Heaven.
Taoism.
natural selection.
c'est la vie!
21
Because it is a sizable section of land not large enough to be considered a continent, India is categorized as...
an island.
a caste system.
an archipelago.
a subcontinent.
22
What are the mountain ranges along the coastlines of southern India called?
Himalayas
Eastern and Western Ghats
Rockies
The Ganges
23
Why did the first settlers in India choose the Indus Valley to live?
The Indus River and its nutrient-rich floodplains
They didn't -- the Indus Valley chose THEM
The word Indus is so close to the word India
They were too scared to venture any further to the East.
24
The supreme deity of Hinduism is
Brahman
, of which everything is a part of. What are his three main forms?
Arjuna, Ashoka, and the Buddha
Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit
Spring, Summer, and Autumn
Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva
25
What Chinese philosophy do you believe Mr. John Korinek's teaching style aligns most closely with?
He is a pretty equal mix of all three.
Legalism - he has strict rules and harsh punishments because people are bad
Confucianism - he leads by example, emphasizing self-improvement
Taoism - he lets everything work out the way it is supposed on its own
26
What are the four official levels of the Hindu caste system?
Night Elves, Jedis, Muggles, Floogals
Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, Shudras
Sumerians, Egyptians, Indians, Chinese
Emperor, Artisans, Peasants, Slaves
27
What did the Buddha believe was the root cause of all pain and suffering in the world?
nerve endings and the way the brain processes their signals
desire
the sith
evil spirits
28
Why was silk so especially valuable to people outside of China?
Silk was edible in times of food shortage
Silk was used to make ancient toilet paper
Silk was the perfect material for ancient Olympic athletic wear
No one else in the world knew how to make silk.
29
What is one lasting effect of the Silk Road?
Buddhism spread throughout southeast Asia, China, Korea, and Japan
Ashoka was able to conquer all of Asia
Modern roads are now made with smoother materials like silk
People decided trading would be easier in cryptocurrency
30
Hindus believe that death is not the end of the soul -- it is reborn in a new body. This concept is called
carne asada
reintroduction
disintegration
reincarnation
31
Which of the following religions is an offshoot of Hinduism?
Christianity
Paganism
Buddhism
Confucianism
32
What evidence indicates that the Shang believed in some form of afterlife?
Archaeologists found ghosts in every Shang tomb
Food, weapons, and other useful objects were found in their tombs
Anthropologists asked them and the Shang told them they did
THEY DIDN'T...
33
Where did slaves come from in the Shang Dynasty?
Prisoners captured in war
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Ancient Rome traded slaves to China for silk
They found them on an island off the coast of Japan
34
What geographic feature are the Taklamakan and Gobi?
deserts
islands
mountains
desserts
35
Which Chinese philosophy would say that strict rules & harsh punishments are necessary to control the evils of humanity?
Conservatism
Taoism
Confucianism
Legalism
36
Which Chinese philosophy would say that good leadership is done by example and improving oneself is key?
Taoism
Legalism
Confucianism
Libertarianism
37
What
unofficial
caste level exists on the outskirts of society, as they are considered impure and spiritually tainted?
The Wiggles
The Uncrustables
The Ticklish
The Untouchables
38
The Qin Dynasty was a short and brutal reign that ruled by fear and intimidation. What philosophy did they utilize?
Confucianism
Taoism
Terrorism
Legalism
39
How did the ruler Ashoka attempt to unite the Indian people?
Forcing people to convert to Hinduism under threat of violence
Installing the world's first 5G network
Asking nicely, but persistently
Carving edicts into pillars and monuments displayed around his empire
40
Due to its position relative to the warm ocean and prevailing wind patterns, India experiences heavy summer rains called
karma.
the Western Ghats.
the perilous precipitation.
the monsoon.
