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Unit 3: The Asian World
Unit 3: The Asian World
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1
Which of the following explains the teachings of Confucius?
Mahabharata
Upanishads
Dao de Ching
Analects
2
Which of the following is considered the foundational holy text of Hinduism?
Dao de Ching
Ten Commandments
Analects
Vedas
3
According to the Buddha, what TWO things should you follow in order to achieve enlightenment?
Four Nobel Truths and Vedas
Four Nobel Truths and Ten Commandments
Eightfold Path and Ten Commandments
Four Nobel Truths and Eightfold Path
4
The language of the invading Indo-Aryans was Sanskrit.
True
False
5
The constant cycle of birth, death, and rebirth in Hinduism and Buddhism is best known as
dharma.
samsara.
moksha.
karma.
6
The Qin Dynasty emerges after the _____________________________ and utilizes the philosophy of ______________.
Warring States Period; Confucianism
Han Dyansty; Confucianism
Zhou Dynasty; Legalism
Warring States Period; Legalism
7
The caste system is present in both Hinduism and Buddhism.
False
True
8
The seasonal winds that bring cool, dry air in the winter and hot, wet air in the summer to India are known as
typhoons.
seasonal floods.
tsumanis.
monsoons.
9
Which social group was lowest on the caste system?
Brahmin
Untouchables
Ksatriya
Sudras
10
Which of the following philosophies was utilized by the Han dynasty?
Confucianism
Legalism
Daoism
Buddhism
11
Which of the following is the best definition of Dasas?
The bottom level of the caste system.
The name of the Hindu god, representing kathenotheism.
Skin-color, which determined ones level in the caste system to an extent.
The social hierarchy system in India.
12
Which of the following is NOT closely associated with Confucianism?
civil service system
Analects
Han Dynasty
Laozi
13
Why is Asoka important to our study of Buddhism?
He created the religion and was the first to reach enlightenment.
He was the first emperor of the Gupta Empire, a Buddhist empire.
He tried limiting the influence of Buddhism in India to promote Hinduism.
He focused on missionary efforts that spread the religion beyond India.
14
Shi Huangdi is most known for
united China after the Warring States Period and creating the Qin Dynasty.
establishing a uniform system of weights and measures to help with trade.
all of the above are correct.
being the first emperor of China.
15
According to Hinduism, which caste was able to achieve Moksha?
Vaisyas
Kshatriyas
Sudras
Brahmins
16
By attaining enlightenment, Buddhists were able to achieve
samsara.
moksha.
karma.
nirvana.
17
Which of the following is considered the "Golden Age" of India?
Gupta Empire
Mauryan Empire
Early Vedic Period
Indus River Valley Civilization
18
According to Buddhist tradition, what is the sangha?
The community of Buddhist followers.
The religious duties one is expected to perform.
The leader of the religion.
The teachings of the Buddha.
19
The concept of Moksha best describes the escape from Samsara in what religion?
Hinduism
Shintoism
Buddhism
Judaism
20
What were oracle bones used for in Chinese history?
They were important to harvest Chinese rice crops.
They were used for writing down religious worhsip instructions.
Religious figures interpreted the cracks as messages from ones ancestors.
They were used for writing laws since the Chinese did not have paper.
21
Which of the following best describes the Mandate of Heaven?
Belief that living a just life will allow one to achieve Moksha.
Belief in control of everyday lives by dead ancestors in Chinese religion.
Belief in respecting ones elders and ancestors.
Belief that the Chinese ruler has divine right from the gods to rule.
22
The concept of balance and "yin and yang" is most closely associated with
Confucianism.
Legalism.
Buddhism.
Daoism.
23
Which of the following philosophies believes that humans are naturally selfish and need to be punished and controlled?
Legalism
Buddhism
Confucianism
Daoism
24
Which of the following dynasties is best known for beginning the Great Wall of China?
Han Dynasty
Yuan Dynasty
Qin Dynasty
Zhou Dynasty
25
The Chinese emphasis on ancestor worship and respecting your elders is known as
filial piety.
Confucianism.
the caste system.
the Analects.
