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Ch. 3 Glencoe World History copyright 2005 Mr. Wren World History
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1
Which is not associated with Confucianism?
Respect for parents and elders
People should live their lives in harmony with nature.
Reciprocity (Golden Rule) "Do unto others"
People live their lives by a code of ethics
2
At the bottom of the caste system in Hindu belief are the
Peasants
Slaves
Sudras
Pariahs
3
Primary trade route connecting China and Europe (Roman Empire) in 100 A.D.
Bhagavad Gita
Taklimakan Trade Route
Oregon Trail
Silk Road
4
Hymns, poems, legends and rituals of the ancient Aryans (Indians) were called the
Analects
Vedas
Upanishads
Kshatriyas
5
Qin Shihuangdi may have accelerated his own death by
drinking potions of mercury and arsenic
refusing to exercise
smoking rice reeds
eating poorly
6
Geographically, all the following have protected China over the centuries
EXCEPT
Gobi Desert
Atlantic Ocean
Himalya Mountains
South China Sea
7
This Chinese philosophy rejected Confucian teachings and emphasized strict laws
Daoism
Stricterism
Legalism
Hinduism
8
All of the following are part of the Eightfold Path
EXCEPT
Right action
Right religion
Right effort
Right speech
9
These are India's seasonal winds.
Typhoons
Cyclones
Monsoons
Hurricanes
10
Which of the following
was not
one of the Hindu deities we discussed in class?
Vishnu
Siva
Sudra
Brahma
11
Which of these achievements and/or accomplishments
is not
associated with the ancient Indians?
Earth rotated on its axis and revolved around the sun
concept of zero
astronomy
civil service system
12
He is known as the "Enlightened One"
Siddartha Gautama
Mr. Wren
Asoka
Confucius
13
He set up hospitals for people/animals and provided rest stops for weary travelers
Asoka
Buddha
Liu Bang
Confucius
14
All of the following were likely purposes for the building of the Great Wall of China
EXCEPT
protection from invaders
keep evil spirits out
provide a system of communication/warning towers
provide a steady source of employment for unskilled laborers
15
The Aryans developed India's first writing system (c. 1000 B.C.) which was known as
Olmec
Hieroglyphics
Cuneiform
Sanskrit
16
Romans knew China as __________, which meant "Land of Silk"
Krishna
Tai Chi
Faxian
Serica
17
Daoism can best be described as the concept of
yin and yang
reciprocity
filial piety
patriarchal society
18
Which of the following
was not
a belief or practice of Buddhism?
Meditation
It is a philosophy, not a religion
Polytheism
Suffering is caused by the desire to satisfy material wants
19
Buddha held all of the following beliefs
EXCEPT
Life is full of pain and sorrow
People should live lives of moderation
Belief in reincarnation
Belief in a caste system
20
All are Han Dynasty accomplishments
EXCEPT
Paper
Civil Service examination
Great Wall
Rudder and fore-and-aft rigging on ships
21
This Indo-European nomadic people conquered the local Dravidians and introduced iron to India.
Harappans
Huns
Aryans
Brahmans
22
All of the following are geographical features of the Indian subcontinent
EXCEPT
Deccan Plateau
Ganges River
Himalaya Mountains
Gobi Desert
23
Which of these accurately describes the correct order from top to bottom in the caste system?
Priests, warriors, commoners, unskilled laborers
Nobles, priests, commoners, unskilled laborers
Priests, nobles, unskilled laborers, untouchables
Priests, commoners, unskilled laborers, untouchables
24
Which river was the site of India's first civilization?
Tigris
Ganges
Amu Darya
Indus
25
These two famous Indian epics address the concepts of good and evil.
Upanishads and Vedas
Gilgamesh and the midnight ride of Paul Revere
Theravada and Mahayana
Mahabharata and Ramayana
26
Ancient Indian architecture which served a religious purpose was
the stupa
all of these
the pillar
the rock chamber
27
Which of the following
is not
a characteristic of Hinduism?
Mandate of Heaven
Dharma
Reincarnation
Karma
28
The Era of Warring States ended when
the Great Wall was built and prevented enemy attacks
Qin Shihuangdi united China
China defeated the Aryans (India)
Zhou Dynasty used the Mandate of Heaven to defeat the Shang
29
All of the following are related to Hinduism
EXCEPT
Ahimsa
The Analects
All living things are tied to a universal spirit
Moksha
30
All of the following are associated with the Qin Dynasty
EXCEPT
Book burnings and censorship
A civil service exam was required for government employment
Terra cotta army for the afterlife
Building of the Great Wall
31
Which river is considered sacred according to Hindu belief?
Tigris
Amu Darya
Ganges
Indus
32
The ancient Chinese secret of silk was finally exposed by
a disgruntled silk work farmer
an accidental mistake of trading silkworms for earthworms
a Chinese warrior who betrayed China for Rome.
Google
33
A key element in the social system of ancient China was the belief that
Family was extremely important
Sons did the physical labor and provided for their parents
all are false.
Males were superior
34
Belief that one's actions will determine your position in the next life.
Nirvana
Karma
Ahimsa
Dharma
35
Rigid social categories used by ancient Aryans to determine one's economic and social status
Eightfold Path
Varna system
Caste System
Four Noble Lives
36
Oracle bones
were the first forms of ancient Chinese musical instruments
helped the ancient Chinese communicate with their gods.
provided necessary information about human anatomy.
added to food to provide vitamin D to the ancients' diets.
37
Which cities of ancient India showed evidence of an advanced civilization?
Ur and Uruk
Harappa and Mohenjo Daro
Pataliputra and Masulipatam
Changan and Antioch
38
How does Buddhism differ from Hinduism?
Buddhism rejects the caste system
Buddhism says one can reach nirvana by their own behavior
Buddhism rejects multiple gods (polytheism)
all of these are true
39
True or False Buddhism originated in ancient India
Never
True
False
Maybe
40
Which ancient Chinese dynasty claimed the Mandate of Heaven to overthrow the Shang Dynasty?
Zhou
Qin
Han
Xia