Classical Indian and China Quiz

Question 1

Which belief is shared by Hindus and Buddhists?

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The soul can be reincarnated.

Question 2

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

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filial piety

Question 3

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 4

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 5

Which Chinese Emperor was a proponent and supporter of Legalism?

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Shi Huangdi

Question 6

The Silk Road was important because it allowed for the

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exchange of goods between Asia and the Middle East

Question 7

India and China are located on the continent of

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Asia

Question 8

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

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filial piety

Question 9

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

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birth

Question 10

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

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China

Question 11

The following image represents what religious concept?

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reincarnation

Question 12

Legalists believed that governments should

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use harsh punishments to enforce laws

Question 13

The sacred texts of Hinduism include

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The Upanishads

Question 14

The diagram illustrates the key concepts of which religion?

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Buddhism

Question 15

The belief in many gods is called

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Polytheism

Question 16

The caste system in India was characterized by

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

Question 17

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

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Buddhism

Question 18

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 19

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

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Hinduism

Question 20

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 21

Believers of Hinduism are expected to

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fulfill their dharma to get good karma for a favorable reincarnation

Question 22

According to Buddhist principles, believers can end personal suffering by

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eliminating selfish desires and following the Eightfold Path

Question 23

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 24

Which concept is illustrated in the diagram?

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caste system

Question 25

The founder of Buddhism was

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Siddhartha Gautama

Question 26

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 27

Daoists believe in:

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a harmony with nature, and accepting things as they are

Question 28

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 29

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 30

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

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