In what important way did Ashoka spread Buddhist teachings?

He had edicts carved into pillars and walls

Why did the Buddha decide not to escape into enlightenment right away?

He wanted to teach people the path he had found

How did Chandragupta Maurya begin building his empire?

He conquered neighboring kingdoms

What was one difference between feudalism and the Emperor of Qin’s system of government?

Under feudalism power was held locally; Qin held all power

What change marked the transition from early Vedic religion to Brahmanism?

rituals grew more complex a class arose to perform them

What led archaeologists to conclude that the Shang believed in life after death?

finding food and weapons buried with kings

Why was Chandragupta Maurya poor in his later years?

He decided to live as an ascetic

For what purpose would a Shang leader most likely use an oracle bone made from a turtle shell?

to ask advice from his ancestors

How did Chandragupta Maurya’s rule differ from Ashoka’s?

Chandragupta used force so no one threatened his power.

Which of Ashoka’s actions best expressed his Buddhist values?

treating all of his servants well

According to Buddhist tradition, what happened to the Buddha’s mother before he was born?

She dreamed about a white elephant

How was the Hindu belief about karma related to the caste system?

People are in a caste because of how they lived in the past

Who was Siddhartha Gautama?

the prince who became the Buddha

Why do cows have a special place in Hinduism?

Cows are symbolic of the reverence for life

Why did the Buddha become thin from lack of food?

He fasted for spiritual reasons.

studbud

6th gr World History chapter EOY review China, India, Hinduism, and Buddahism

50 termsStudBud Administration22 plays

Imported from external platform

Flashcards50 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 50

Answers

1
Brahma is the creator and Vishnu is the preserver. What does Shiva do?
enlarge
destroy
teach
perfect
2
In what important way did Ashoka spread Buddhist teachings?
He had peasants taught how to read and write
He had edicts carved into pillars and walls
He required conquered people to convert
He made speeches in many places around the empire
3
Which Chinese teaching most influenced Qin Shihuangdi’s style of rule?
Buddhism
Daoism
Confucianism
Legalism
4
Why did the Buddha decide not to escape into enlightenment right away?
He forgot his dream when he woke up
He preferred to follow a middle way
He wanted to teach people the path he had found
He did not want to leave his wife and child behind.
5
Why had the Buddha not learned about suffering as a child?
The gods granted him special favors
He was not interested in others
He understood that pain is not real
His father protected him
6
How did Chandragupta Maurya begin building his empire?
He persuaded other rulers to unite with him
He sent ships to far-off islands
He conquered neighboring kingdoms
He sponsored settlements by colonists
7
How did the first Gupta ruler form alliances with other rulers?
by sending wise advisers
by killing them in battle
by arranging marriages
by giving them land
8
What was one difference between feudalism and the Emperor of Qin’s system of government?
feudalism leadership came from a few;Qin had many leaders.
Under feudalism lords met with king;Qin did not meet.
Under feudalism power was held locally; Qin held all power
9
What change marked the transition from early Vedic religion to Brahmanism?
scholars learned Sanskrit, oral traditions were written down
As the land became crowded, many people moved to the cities
rituals grew more complex a class arose to perform them
groups came into India their god became part of the religion
10
What led archaeologists to conclude that the Shang believed in life after death?
seeing pots used for ceremonies in the temples
finding food and weapons buried with kings
figuring out the characters carved into bones
studying the position in which bodies were laid out
11
Where did archaeologists find a life-sized army made of terra-cotta, a kind of clay?
in the Great Wall
next to the royal palace
inside the emperor's tomb
along the southern border
12
Which of these beliefs did Hinduism and Buddhism have in common?
caste system
many lifetimes
ritual bathing
many gods
13
Why was Chandragupta Maurya poor in his later years?
He lost the conquered territories.
He put a stop to foreign trade
He was overthrown by his so
He decided to live as an ascetic
14
What was the main achievement of the Maurya family?
to improve the lives of peasants
to unify India
to build famous temples
to impose Buddhism
15
Faithful Hindus still come to the Ganges on holy journeys called
purifications
pilgrimages
samsara
reincarnation
16
The Eightfold Path of Buddhism is most similar to which of these Hindu beliefs?
castes
deities
dharma
karma
17
What troubled the Buddha on his first few trips out into the world?
aging, sickness, and death
inequality of wealth
prejudice against lower castes
cruelty, evil, and lack of caring
18
According to Hindu belief, Brahman
includes everything in the world, including the human soul.
constantly creating destroying and re-creating the universe.
is a supreme power, or divine force.
all of the above
19
Travelers went through the Khyber Pass to cross the
Himalaya Mountains
Deccan Plateau
Eastern Ghats.
Hindu Kush
20
Much of the water in the Indus, Ganges, and Brahmaputra rivers comes from
melting ice in the mountains
large lakes in the northern plain
rain-fed streams in the plateau
natural springs in the desert.
21
For what purpose would a Shang leader most likely use an oracle bone made from a turtle shell?
to serve a ceremonial meal
to ask advice from his ancestors
to send messages to the nobles
to make music for his family
22
Compared with the Eastern and Western Ghats, the Deccan Plateau has
a drier climate
denser forests.
a longer coastline.
steeper mountains
23
Shang weapons were especially strong because skilled artisans made these objects from
stone
iron.
bones
bronze
24
How did Chandragupta Maurya’s rule differ from Ashoka’s?
Chandragupta used force so no one threatened his power.
Chandragupta Maurya had a larger empire than Ashoka did.
Chandragupta Maurya used Buddhism to keep his people happy.
Chandragupta made laws that were fairer than Ashoka's laws.
25
Ashoka expanded the Mauryan Empire until he
gave up violence
reached the mountains.
surrendered to his cousin.
moved to China.
26
What did Hanfeizi say that rulers must do to avoid being overthrown?
earn the Mandate of Heaven
let people do as they want
exercise absolute power
be popular through good deeds
27
Which of Ashoka’s actions best expressed his Buddhist values?
keeping a strong army
allowing slavery
putting criminals to death
treating all of his servants well
28
According to Buddhist tradition, what happened to the Buddha’s mother before he was born?
She gave up all her wealth
She received a visit from an angel.
She married against her parents' wishes
She dreamed about a white elephant
29
Which of the following is one of the Four Noble Truths?
Study leads to wisdom
Joy is achieved by praying
Suffering is caused by desires
Only death can end cravings
30
How was the Hindu belief about karma related to the caste system?
People's caste determines which deities they worship.
. People in different castes work different kinds of jobs
People in the lowest castes will come back as animals.
People are in a caste because of how they lived in the past
31
What was the purpose of building the Great Wall?
to provide employment
to reward followers with land
to keep invaders ou
to punish critics of the emperor
32
The name “Buddha” meant one who was
awakened
everlasting
sorrowful
all-powerful
33
Brahmin, Vishnu, and Shiva are all examples of
castes
reincarnation
dharma
deities
34
During the summer in India, the monsoon brings
heavy rain
unbearable heat
dust storms.
pleasant mornings
35
Ashoka’s edict says that people would only be jailed for a reason.Which goalsdid this promote?
Buddhist Values
Justice
General Welfare
Security
36
Who was Siddhartha Gautama?
the leader who organized the Buddha's followers
the prince who became the Buddha
. the priest who taught about the Buddha
the enemy who was defeated by the Buddha
37
Why do cows have a special place in Hinduism?
The only meat that Hindus can eat is beef.
The greatest Hindu deity is often depicted as a cow
Cows are symbolic of the reverence for life
Cows represent health, wealth, and happiness.
38
Who was the founder of Hinduism?
There was no single founder
Gandhi
Brahman
Buddha
39
The Zhou dynasty came after which dynasty?
Qin
Chin
Han
Shang
40
Which goal did Buddhism teach people to move toward?
completing a big pilgrimage
making elaborate sacrifices
reaching enlightenment
converting everybody
41
Which of these events happened first in the Buddha’s life?
He gained enlightenment.
He became an ascetic
He and his wife had a son
He left the palace
42
Why did the Buddha become thin from lack of food?
He was locked away in a tower
He fasted for spiritual reasons.
Nobody would give him alms
Famine spread over the country
43
If you decided to live as an ascetic, what would you do?
become ruler of a kingdom
become a parent of a large family
abandon your religion
give up most of what you own
44
To Hindus, the soul, or atman, is a part of
Brahman
the sun
Shiva.
the ocean
45
According to belief in the Mandate of Heaven, earthquakes and floods might be signs that
the end of the world was near
the natural world ignored humans
the people did not obey the laws
the king did not govern well
46
In the caste system, how were people in India placed into a certain social class?
by birth
by education
by wealth
by skill
47
Why did Untouchables live in separate communities?
They shared all their goods
They wanted to stay pure.
They had to eat a special diet
They were considered unclean.
48
What did the Buddha discover under the Bodhi tree?
a wise man who guided him
basic truths for living
the entrance to a deep cave
a chest filled with jewels
49
Daoists taught that people could gain happiness by
serving in government jobs.
living in harmony with nature
reading the ancient texts
working hard to become wealthy
50
The Vedic religion is named for the Vedas, which are
a group of people from Europe
a collection of sacred texts
the temples where rituals were performed
the three most important deities

6th gr World History chapter EOY review China, India, Hinduism, and Buddahism Flashcards | StudBud