According to the Buddha, the reason for pain and suffering in the world was because —

of people’s selfish desires for temporary pleasures

Which statement is true about the Silk road?

It connected China to the Middle East

If a Dynasty received the Mandate of Heaven it meant that…

A divine authority had given them the power to rule

The Han Dynasty and the Roman Empire were similar in that both —

developed extensive trade networks

Which belief is most closely associated with the teachings of Buddhism and Hinduism?

Follower’s soul will be reborn in a new body.

How were the collapses of the Roman Empire and the Han Dynasty similar?

Both societies faced pressure from outside invaders.

According to the caste system…

a person’s birth determined their social class for life

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1
According to the Buddha, the reason for pain and suffering in the world was because —
of people’s selfish desires for temporary pleasures
people had too much bad karma
the caste system was so unfair
a vengeful God was punishing mankind
2
Which statement is true about the Silk road?
It linked chinese silk factories
It connected China to the Middle East
The road is protected by a great wall
Only kings could travel on it
3
Which Chinese philosophy believes that harsh laws are needed to control society?
Legalism
Taosim
Daoism
Confucianism
4
If a Dynasty received the Mandate of Heaven it meant that…
A divine authority had given them the power to rule
A plague was coming
They had failed their ancestors
They would be defeated in battle
5
Which Chinese philosophy taught Filial Piety?
Confucianism
Hinduism
Buddhism
Legalism
6
The Han Dynasty and the Roman Empire were similar in that both —
created classless societies
developed extensive trade networks
established free-market economies
encouraged democratic ideals
7
What belief do Hinduism and Buddhism have in common?
Reincarnation
Many gods (polythiestic)
The Caste System
One God (monothiestic)
8
Which of these are accomplishments of the Gupta Empire?
Infinity
All Of the Above
Zero
Decimal system
9
The Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold path were taught by…
Buddha
Confucious
Emperor Qin
Hammurabi
10
Which belief is most closely associated with the teachings of Buddhism and Hinduism?
People can overcome selfish desires by following the Eightfold Path.
People are born into a specific caste
Believers must follow the Ten Commandments
Follower’s soul will be reborn in a new body.
11
Which Chinese Philosophy believes in shamanism (reverence/worship of ancestors)?
Taosim
Legalism
Confucianism
Daoism
12
Which empire controlled the LEAST territory?
Gupta
Mauryan
Han Dynasty
Rome
13
How were the collapses of the Roman Empire and the Han Dynasty similar?
Both the emperors handed powers to a warlord.
Both societies faced pressure from outside invaders.
Christian teachings made both societies less warlike.
In both societies, city-dwellers relied extensively on slavery.
14
Which statement about the Qin Dynasty is correct?
Began the Great Wall
Unified Chinese Kingdoms
All of the above
Standardized money, language, and measures
15
According to the caste system…
a person’s birth determined their social class for life
marriages between different castes was encouraged to increase social status
people had to perform a predetermined number of good deeds to change castes
jobs were assigned without regard to one’s caste

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