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1
What was the status of women in most traditional Asian societies?
Women were political leaders
Women mostly worked outside of the home
Women were highly educated
Women were expected to care for the family/house
2
The Chinese civil service examination determined
who would be the emperor of China
who could get a higher education
who could serve in the military
who could serve as government officials and administrators
3
Similarities between Hinduism and Buddhism?
Monotheistic
Polytheistic
Jerusalem
Began in same modern country
4
Confucius placed an emphasis on
relationships
pilgrimage
reincarnation
moksha
5
All of the following are Chinese innovations except?
mechanical clock
Gunpowder
pencil
compass
6
Who are the individuals at the lowest level of the Indian society ?
Dalits/Untouchables
Sudras
Vasyas
Stupa
7
What were the most prominent religions being spread throughout the silk roads?
Christianity and Hinduism
Buddhism and Hinduism
Buddhism and Judaism
Confucianism and Christianity
8
The concept of Karma is based on the basic principle of...
Crime and Punishment.
Cause and Effect.
This and That.
Thelma and Louise.
9
The unfair effects of the Chinese civil service exam was
only those highly educated/literate were likely to pass
science, math, or engineering was the primary focus
it was only given to the rich/noble
10
Karma
refers to
a specific Hindu god
the actions performed during one's lifetime
a state of peaceful bliss
predetermined fate
11
How did Empress Lu seize power?
She was influential at court and was the mother of a boy Emperor.
She took power by force.
She was the mother of the oldest heir.
She was the mother of a boy Emperor.
12
How were most religions spread?
Conquest
Trade routes like the Silk Road
Youtube videos
Emails and phone calls
13
The Golden Age of India that included achievements like the concept of zero, & Sanskrit writing
Pax India
Gupta Empire
Mauryan Empire
Mughal Empire
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What is the Buddhist explanation for the foundation of Dharma
the teachings of the Buddha
it is connected within the soul
originated in the creation of the universe
15
people that work for the government are collectivley known as a _________
Mandate of Heaven
Bureaucracy
Feudalism
16
The Highest level of the caste sytem
Sudras
Brahmins
Vaiyshas
Dalits/Untouchables
17
What level of the caste system are untouchables?
they are the bottom
They are the top
They are the merchant class
They are not included in the caste system at all
18
Achievements made during India's Golden Age included
Burning all of the books
Tearing down the Great Wall
Islamic buildings
Advancements in math, science and art
19
How did the practice of foot-binding in China symbolize patriarchy?
Foot-binding was a system that primarily benefitted Chinese women
Because of foot-binding, Chinese women had little time for formal education
Foot-binding trapped Chinese women in a cycle of poverty
Foot-binding made Chinese women dependent on their husbands and fathers
20
How did the Great Wall of China benefit ancient China?
Improving hunting
providing protection from invasion
Improving irrigation
providing protection from weather
21
From ancient times to the Middle Ages, Europeans traded with China because of the presence of
pearls
silk
porcelain
salt
22
Why was Buddhism attractive to the lower classes?
Nirvana was open to anyone-not based on social classes
It required the renunciation of this life
Only priests could achieve enlightenment
It emphasized meditation
23
The invention of paper, movable type and woodblock printing resulted in
free tacos
the rise of social classes
cheap books = the spread of knowledge and literacy
a new dynasty coming to power
24
Three similarities between Hinduism and Buddhism are
caste system, nirvana, dharma
Kharma, Dharma, reincarnation
reincarnation, caste system, moksha
polytheism, reincarnation, caste system
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Which philosophy did the first Emperor of China (Shi Huangdi) adopt?
Daoism
Confucianism
Legalism
Lee Theory
26
This rigid Indian social system determined a person's social class at birth.
The lend-lease system- America
The religious system
The caste system- India
The serf system- Medieval Europe
27
What concept led to they dynastic cycle?
Mandate of Heaven
Warring States
Daoism
filial piety
28
The main ideas of CONFUCIANISM are all the following EXCEPT
Writing with your right hand
Everyone has a place in society
Respect above all
Peace and order
29
Gupta Indian astronomers proved?
The earth is round
All of the above
The sun is the center of the solar system
Mars has moons
30
What did Indians discover when they learned about the Silk Roads?
They could profit by acting as middlemen.
The Romans preferred Indian silk to Chinese silk.
Interest in their religions helped them to trade.
They could increase their production of silk.
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How did the Great Wall of China help with protection?
To keep the sun out of your eyes.
They handed out complimentary chips and bottled water.
They said "Good luck".
Blocked them off from foreign invaders.
32
Saddhartha Guatama left his family, wealth and possessions behind because he wanted to
go to war and conquer the world
live life as a monk , searching for Englightenment
live in a different palace in India
Move to a warmer climate in the tropics
33
impact of the printing press
did nothing
re-usable block printing allowed for the spead information
helped spread confucianism
spread the ideas of manorlism
34
What is the basis for legalism?
People are selfish, need to be controlled with strict rules and punishment
You do you, boo
Live and let live
Treat people the way you want to be treated
35
Hinduism developed from:
Overlapping beliefs of the people from the Indus River and Aryan peoples
Siddhartha Gautama = Buddhism
one single founder
Moses
36
Similarities between Hinduism and Buddhism?
Originated in china
Goods
Reincarnation
same god
37
The Chinese imperial bureaucracy and civil service exam were based on ___________________.
Confucianism
Daoism
Filial Piety
Buddhism
38
What were some golden age achievements in India?
Discoveries in science, engineering literature, mathematics.
They came to peace with the Han Dynasty.
They received huge amounts of land from bordering countries.
They found hidden scrolls in the Himalayan mountains.
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Buddhism spread quickly because it
adopted all Hindu gods & goddesses.
rejected the rigid social classes of Hinduism- Nirvana was open to ALL
actively preached about the evils of Hinduism
included the rigid social classes of Hinduism
40
What is the middle level of the Caste System?
Farmers, Merchants, & Craftsman
Warriors & Kings
41
Shi Huangdi built the __________ to protect his tomb.
Forbidden Palace
Great Wall of China
Pyramids
Terra Cotta Army
42
Harsh form of Chinese government in the Qin dynasty that rejected Confucianism
Legalism
Dictatorship
Daoism
Monarchy
43
Karma refers to
good & bad deeds
an animal
a female
polytheism
44
what level of the caste system had priests?
Dalit
Sudra
Vaisyas
Brahmin
45
This Chinese dynasty rejected Confucianism, adopted Legalism and Doaism, and wasn't around long
Han
Zhou
Qin
Shang
46
HInduism developed from
Aryan beliefs
Mahivira beliefs
Mauryan beliefs
Guptan beliefs
47
Judaism differs from other ancient religions because
it is polytheistic
followed the code of hammurabi
it is monotheistic
buried their rulers in pyramids
48
The Caste System is based on...
Hindu land ownership
Hindu social beliefs
Hindu religious beliefs
Hindu virtue beliefs
49
How did people during the Zhou Dynasty perceive natural disasters such as floods or famine?
They thought it indicated the end times and they should prepare for death.
They thought it meant that God was angry and sending punishment.
They believed it indicated the rulers were not following Mandate of Heaven.
They believed it meant the dynasty would continue rule with great success.
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Which are similarities between Hinduism and Buddhism?
They both believed in karma and the priests,
They both believed in reincarnation and karma.
They both believed in reincarnation and the caste system.
They both believed in reincarnation and animal sacrifice.
51
Chinese technical innovations included all the following EXCEPT
Coined money (later paper money)
Gunpowder
Standardized weights & measures
The Internet
