9.3 unit test

Question 1

What practice is central to both Hinduism and Buddhism, helping individuals achieve a state of calm and clarity?

Accepted Answer

Meditation

Question 2

According to Hindu beliefs, what do you need to achieve good Karma?

Accepted Answer

Good Dharma

Question 3

What does the concept of Enlightenment refer to in Buddhism?

Accepted Answer

Understanding the true nature of reality and suffering

Question 4

Which major trade route emerged during the Han Dynasty?

Accepted Answer

The Silk Road

Question 5

What led to the downfall of the Qin Dynasty in 206 BCE?

Accepted Answer

Harsh policies and widespread rebellion

Question 6

What system did the Han Dynasty refine to select government officials?

Accepted Answer

Civil Service Exams

Question 7

When did Ashoka convert to Buddhism?

Accepted Answer

After the bloody Kalinga War.

Question 8

The Terracotta Army was built to guard:

Accepted Answer

Qin Shi Huang’s mausoleum

Question 9

Why were early Chinese cities like Anyang fortified with walls?

Accepted Answer

To serve as political and religious centers

Question 10

The Grand Canal was built to connect which two rivers?

Accepted Answer

Yellow (Huang He) and Yangtze (Chang Jiang)

Question 11

What Tang Dynasty invention revolutionized the spread of knowledge?

Accepted Answer

Woodblock Printing

Question 12

What does it mean to "devote" oneself to something?

Accepted Answer

To dedicate a large part of one's time or resources

Question 13

What concept did the Zhou Dynasty introduce to justify the ruler's authority?

Accepted Answer

Mandate of Heaven

Question 14

What was the largest city in the Indus Valley Civilization?

Accepted Answer

Mohenjo-Daro

Question 15

The Sui Dynasty was founded by Emperor Wen after overthrowing:

Accepted Answer

The Northern Zhou Dynasty

Question 16

What were Ashoka’s Edicts?

Accepted Answer

Rock and pillar edicts to spread messages of ethics, and Dhamma.

Question 17

The Great Wall of China was originally built to:

Accepted Answer

Defend against northern nomadic invasions

Question 18

What administrative change did the Qin Dynasty implement?

Accepted Answer

Centralized bureaucracy with imperial-appointed governors

Question 19

The first historically verified Chinese dynasty was:

Accepted Answer

Shang

Question 20

Samurai were members of:

Accepted Answer

The Japanese warrior caste

Question 21

Which philosophy influenced the Qin Dynasty’s strict legal policies?

Accepted Answer

Legalism

Question 22

One reason many people reverted to Hinduism after converting to Buddhism was:

Accepted Answer

The adaptability of Hindu practices, which incorporated Buddhist elements

Question 23

How did Confucianism shape government practices?

Accepted Answer

It encouraged meritocracy and the civil service system

Question 24

Which philosophy continues to influence East Asian societies today?

Accepted Answer

Confucianism

Question 25

Who unified the Mongol tribes in 1206?

Accepted Answer

Genghis Khan, Mr. Leerkes

Question 26

The Gupta Empire is often regarded as the "Golden Age of India" due to its remarkable achievements.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 27

In Buddhism, Nirvana refers to:

Accepted Answer

The end of self and reunion with the great world soul

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