Unit 3- India/China Review

Question 1

Brahma, Vishnu, & Shiva are...

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Hindu gods

Question 2

According to the Mandate of Heaven…

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The gods would end their support for a weak or corrupt ruler

Question 3

System of government where local lords owned their land, but owed military service to the ruler

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Feudalism

Question 4

The payment an Indian bride’s family makes to the bridegroom

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Dowry

Question 5

This philosophy believes in a strict need for order and a strong government

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Legalism

Question 6

The branch of Buddhism where the Buddha is revered as a teacher, but not a god

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Theravada

Question 7

The Hindu idea of Karma means...

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All actions of a person’s life that affect fate in the next

Question 8

Dynasty that promoted the Mandate of Heaven & introduced feudalism

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Zhou

Question 9

Which of the following statements about the caste system are TRUE?

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A person could change castes through reincarnation

Question 10

The philosophy called Daoism is concerned with…

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Living in harmony with nature

Question 11

During the Han period, doctors used needles during a treatment called...

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Acupuncture

Question 12

Which of the following IS one of Buddhism’s Four Noble Truths?

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All life is full of suffering, pain and sorrow

Question 13

Why did Qin emperors order the construction of the Great Wall?

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To prevent attacks from Northern invaders

Question 14

The branch of Buddhism that reveres the Buddha as a god

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Mahayana

Question 15

Confucius’ philosophy provided guidelines on

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Government and respect for family

Question 16

A King that has received the right to rule from the gods

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Mandate of Heaven

Question 17

Indian social groups into which people are born

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Caste

Question 18

Harsh first ruler of the Maurya Empire

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Chandragupta

Question 19

According to Confucius, filial piety meant it was important to…

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Respect your parents & elders

Question 20

Fine windblown yellow soil

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Loess

Question 21

A spiritual power present in all things

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Brahman

Question 22

A major problem during the Han dynasty were local military rulers, who were known as...

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Warlords

Question 23

Seasonal winds of India

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Monsoons

Question 24

Which of the following is NOT one of the achievements of the Gupta golden age?

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A major military victory at the Battle of Kalinga

Question 25

Indian prince who found enlightenment and started a new religion

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Siddhartha Gautama

Question 26

Rise and fall of a family of rulers

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Dynastic Cycle

Question 27

“First Emperor of China;” started the Great Wall

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Shi Huangdi

Question 28

Which statement best describes Buddhism in India today?

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It was founded there but over time was absorbed in Hinduism

Question 29

Hindus believe the ultimate goal of existence is…

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Achieving moksha, or union with Brahman

Question 30

Maurya emperor who converted to Buddhism and vowed to rule by moral example

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Asoka

Question 31

A system of ideas

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Philosophy

Question 32

What natural feature isolated the Indian subcontinent from the rest of Asia?

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Himalayas & Hindu Kush

Question 33

A capital city of the Indus Valley Civilization

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Mohenjo-Daro

Question 34

Philosopher who emphasized filial piety & good government

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Confucius

Question 35

In Hinduism, the religious & moral duties of an individual are referred to as...

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Dharma

Question 36

Founder of Daoism

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Laozi

Unit 3- India/China Review

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Unit 3- India/China Review

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