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1
List the four main varnas (classes) in the caste system.
Both of these
Brahamins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, Shudras
Neither of these
Priests, Warriors, Merchants, Laborers
2
Name one item, other than silk, that was traded along the Silk Road.
Coffee
Potatoes
Taylor Swift memorabilia
Spices
3
The Gupta Empire was known as the ‘Golden Age’ of India. True or False?
TRUE
FALSE
4
Who founded Buddhism?
Confucius
Prophet Muhammad
Jesus Christ
Siddhartha Gautama
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Name two major rivers that were crucial to agricultural development in ancient India.
Amazon and Mississippi
Yellow and Yangtze
Nile and Tigris
Indus and Ganges
6
Define the caste system as part of ancient Indian society.
An economic structure
A system of government
A religious congregation
A social hierarchy
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(Bonus). What is the Mahabharata?
A philosophical text written by Confucius
A sacred Buddhist scripture
An epic poem and a part of Hindu itihasa (history)
A collection of ancient Vedic hymns
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What is the sacred text of Hinduism?
The Quran
The Vedas
The Tripitaka
The Bible
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What was the Silk Road?
A religious pilgrimage route
A series of fortifications protecting China
A physical road made of silk
A trade network connecting Asia with Africa and Europe
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What is the ultimate goal of Buddhism?
To achieve Enlightenment
To obey the Ten Commandments
To reach Heaven
To follow the Five Pillars
11
Define cultural diffusion.
The study of ancient culture
The spread of beliefs and practices from one group to another
The process of isolating a culture from external influence
The decline of cultural practices over time
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What is Confucius best known for?
His teachings on ethics and government
Being a great military general
Founding the religion of Buddhism
Developing the theory of relativity
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How did the Silk Road challenge Chinese isolationism?
It had no effect on Chinese isolationism
It facilitated trade and contact with other cultures
It encouraged cultural homogeneity
It led to increased military conflicts
14
Name the first dynasty of China.
Shang Dynasty
Zhou Dynasty
Han Dynasty
Qin Dynasty
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What geographical feature served as a natural barrier between China and its neighbors to the south?
The Yellow River
The Great Wall
The Himalayas
The Sahara Desert
16
How did the Gobi Desert impact ancient China?
It was a source of fertile land
It provided a route for traders
It was the center of political power
It acted as a barrier to invasion
17
What did Legalism emphasize as the key to a well-ordered society?
Compassion and non-action
Meditation and enlightenment
Freedom and individual rights
Strong laws and strict punishment
18
Define isolationism as it was practiced in ancient China.
A military strategy to conquer neighboring lands
A cultural exchange program
A trade agreement with distant countries
A policy of remaining apart from the affairs of other groups
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What was the primary religion practiced during the Gupta Empire?
Buddhism
Hinduism
Sikhism
Jainism
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What is the central text of Daoism?
The Analects
The Bible
The Vedas
The Tao Te Ching
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Who is considered the ‘Preserver’ in the Hindu Trinity?
Vishnu
Brahma
Shiva
Krishna
