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Unit 5 Review Ancient India and China
Unit 5 Review Ancient India and China
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1
In what epic poem does the god Krishna teach a prince about duty?
Bhagavad-Gita
Epic of Gilgamesh
Ramayana
Vedas
2
How did the development of the caste system affect society in India?
connected people through shared identities
promoted fair treatment across social classes
ensured equality among men and women of the same class
protected government participation for all citizens
3
What did Sargon II, Darius I, Chandragupta Maurya, and Shi Huangdi have in common?
They promoted foreign trade.
They instituted state monotheism.
They united lands under one rule.
They practiced tolerance toward conquered cultures.
4
What geographic feature limited the northward expansion of the Maurya and Gupta empires?
Ganges River
Thar Desert
Himalayas
Deccan Palteau
5
What dynasty began construction on a defensive feature that remains a symbol of China today
Zhou
Han
Qin
Shang
6
In both the Shang and Zhou societies, how were different regions governed?
Kings controlled every aspect of their own areas.
Each peasant had control of one piece of land.
Governors sent representatives to each region.
Noble landowners governed their own regions.
7
How did the Huang River’s nickname, River of Sorrows, reflect its impact on early China?
funeral processions traveled along the river to cemeteries
Many boats, cargos and crews were lost trying to navigate it
When it broke through its dikes, it ruined crops
The path of its riverbed could shift unexpectedly
8
Which of the following is one of the notable achievements of early China?
copper ore technology
a single spoken language
a complex system of writing
cotton textiles
9
Which was a characteristic of Asoka's rule?
destroys Nalanda
governs by moral example
was an intolerant ruler
a golden age dawns
10
Which dynasty used the Mandate of Heaven to justify its replacement of the previous dynasty?
Zhou
Shang
Gupta
Maurya
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What advantage did the Zhou Empire’s feudal system offer for the nobles?
The ruler provided military protection for the nobles’ land.
Lords avoided local wars by requesting the ruler’s judgment
Lords profited from peasants working their lands.
The ruler paid the nobles fees for their services
12
How did mountain passes influence the rise and decline of ancient Indian empires?
provided routes for migrating peoples from the Persian Gulf.
allowed invading foreign armies access to northern India
permitted Chandragupta Maurya to conquer the Deccan rajahs
prevented contact between the Gupta and White Hun cultures
13
In what key way did Confucianism shape the Han Dynasty?
persecution of alternative worldviews
missionary efforts to spread belief system to other lands
rejection of trade and political isolation
use of a civil service system based on merit
14
n Hinduism, what is the role of reincarnation in achieving moksha?
allows one to work toward moksha through several lifetimes
Reincarnation prevents people from achieving moksha
Reincarnation and moksha are determined by ahimsa.
Moksha allows one to discover reincarnation
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What was the main concern of Confucianism?
balance between good and evil
peace and harmony with nature
social order and good government
personal enlightenment and salvation
16
What technological achievement occurred under the Han dynasty?
metal swords and armor
decimal system based on 10
paper made from wood pulp
gunpowder
17
Which characteristic helped make the Gupta Empire a golden age?
growth of religious schools
conquest of neighbors
reduction in trade
adoption of a social caste system
18
How did Chandragupta create the first Indian empire?
He established widespread trade networks.
He waged wars to conquer vast territories.
He won supporters over a large area by reducing bureaucracy.
He used Vedic teachings to unify his empire.
19
How did geography shape civilizations in ancient India and China?
They grew along rivers and other bodies of water.
They constructed towns, cities well-established trade routes
They emerged where mountains offered protection
They built cities away from areas prone to flooding
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Which factor contributed to the decline of the Han empire?
Local military rulers amassed more power.
Emperors spent too much money on roads and bridges
Ambitious princes conscripted people to build the Great Wall
Tax cuts left the government weak and vulnerable
21
What belief system did Han emperors adopt as the official system of the state?
Daoism
Confucianism
Legalism
Buddhism
22
Which religion considers the epic poem about Krishna one of the most important texts?
Hinduism
Judaism
Zoroastrianism
Buddhism
23
Which was a wife’s duty in Indian society?
to serve her husband’s family
to lead her husband in prayers
to obey her father
to obey her mother’s family
24
How did the joint family enrich connections between its members across generations?
by performing the rituals that honor the family’s ancestors
fostering independent thought and action by its members
by protecting traditional rights of members to own property
by protecting traditional rights of members to own property
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How are Hindu beliefs related to the caste system in India?
Hindus reject the caste system, offering nirvana to all
To Hindus, all existence is ranked
The caste system is the foundation of Hinduism
Hinduism urges people to move out of their castes
