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What was the main impact of China's natural barriers such as mountains and deserts?
they were able to fend off military attacks
they developed close ties with their neighbors
they became ocean navigators and explorers
they developed a unique cultural identity
2
Hinduism is a great example of ____________ because Hindu beliefs come from a mix of other traditions.
dharma
cultural diffusion
nirvana
karma
3
What is the name of the written language used by the people in ancient India?
papyrus
cuneiform
hieroglyphics
sanskrit
4
Why was the Great Wall of China built?
to be a walking trail
to protect against invaders
to stop flooding
for tourists
5
What is at location B?
Himalayan Mountains
Italian Alps
Hindu Kush Mountains
Peloponnesian Mountains
6
What is at location A?
Peloponnesian Mountains
Himalayan Mountains
Italian Alps
Hindu Kush Mountains
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What was the main purpose for the creation of the Grand Canal in China?
give water to cities that needed it
prevented flooding from the Yellow River
transport grain from place to place
allowed emperors an easy way to travel
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What allowed the Indus Valley people to have other jobs such as being artists and weavers?
stable food supply
being hunters and gatherers
change in climate
they were taught by other cultures
9
Which of the following best describes the beliefs of Confucius?
rulers should gain respect by punishment
rulers should be feared by all citizens
rulers should be nice to every citizen
rulers should be virtuous and have good moral character
10
What is the Mandate of Heaven?
dutiful respect for one's parents and elders
a line of rulers from the same family
a period of peace in ancient China
the belief that the emperor was chosen by the gods
11
Which was not a way that China was unified?
they all spoke the same language
they all used the same money
they all had the same writing
they all used the same calendar
12
How was the Silk Road given its name?
Silk was a valued product of China
it was made of Silk
they only traded Silk
the mile markers were made of Silk
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The Silk Road allowed civilizations to share ideas and beliefs, which is an example of _______________________
nirvana
karma
dharma
cultural diffusion
14
Where did the first Chinese civilizations emerge?
along the Pacific Coast
in western China
near the Yellow River
on the Tibetan Plateau
15
Which of the following was an achievement of the Gupta empire?
first writing system
invented addition and subtraction
created a symbol for 0
recorded the first known shooting star
16
Which belief is shared by Hinduism and Buddhism?
caste
karma
reincarnation
nirvana
17
Which dynasty started trading on the Silk Road?
Shang
Zhou
Xia
Han
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Which of the following was NOT an achievement from China?
wheel
porcelain
magnetic compass
paper
