How did the Qin dynasty differ from the Zhou dynasty?

The government was more centralized and powerful.

Indian scholars can be credited for which of the following?

Computing pi and calculating the circumference of the earth.

How did the Mauryan dynasty differ from the Gupta dynasty?

The Mauryan dynasty controlled more land than the Gupta.

Taoists would agree with Confucians on everything below, EXCEPT for...

The merits of political activity.

Which of the following did the Aryans bring to India?

New, distinctive, religious ideas.

Full union with the divine essence.

What is the best definition of a dynasty?

A family that passes the royal title on to their children.

How did the Indian caste system serve as a political institution?

It enforced rules about social behavior.

Why was India invaded more than China?

It had fewer geographic barriers to invasion.

Which of the following is a Confucian belief?

Society has a hierarchy/order in both the family and state.

How does Buddhism differ from Hinduism?

It does not believe in the caste system.

The development of writing allowed ____ to develop in most early civilizations.

more complex governments and bureaucracies

Which of the following WAS NOT a function of the Han government?

Running schools for peasant boys.

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AP World Exam 1

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1
Which of the following beliefs comes from Hinduism?
Belief in karma/reincarnation
Belief in a divine judgement.
Belief in an afterlife.
Belief that nature controls the cosmos.
2
How did the Qin dynasty differ from the Zhou dynasty?
It eventually fell.
The government was more centralized and powerful.
It lasted longer.
It practiced Confucianism.
3
Indian scholars can be credited for which of the following?
Inventing the wheel.
Measuring the speed of light.
Curing the plague.
Computing pi and calculating the circumference of the earth.
4
How did the Mauryan dynasty differ from the Gupta dynasty?
The Mauryan dynasty was an empire of peace, without war.
Mauryan rulers abolished the caste system.
Mauryan rule was ended by Alexander the Great.
The Mauryan dynasty controlled more land than the Gupta.
5
Taoists would agree with Confucians on everything below, EXCEPT for...
The merits of political activity.
Not encouraging greed.
The importance of restraint in one's life.
Basic harmony of nature
6
Which of the following did the Aryans bring to India?
Political democracy.
New farming techniques.
The first of the Indian civilizations
New, distinctive, religious ideas.
7
The Chinese views of nature emphasized what?
Nature's secrets could be unlocked through science.
A powerful nature spirit, quick to anger.
Nature could not be controlled.
Harmony and balance
8
Which of the following innovations was the most important for the rise of civilization?
The Wheel
Iron Weapons
Art
Settled Agriculture
9
The first dynasty to emerge in Classical China was the...
Qin
Han
Shang
Zhou
10
Nirvana means what?
The Buddhist holy book.
Obeying the caste system.
Acquiring earthly wealth.
Full union with the divine essence.
11
The "divine right to rule" was called what in Classical China?
The Law of Yu
The Holy See
The Mandate of Heaven
The Gift of Heaven
12
Which ancient religious practice was banned by the Zhou?
River Worship
Human sacrifice
Ancestor worship
Divination/Oracles
13
What is the best definition of a dynasty?
A family that passes the royal title on to their children.
A powerful bureaucracy that runs the state.
Emperors who rule for a long time.
Kings controlled by foreign powers.
14
India's trade networks DID NOT include which of the following countries/regions?
Russia
China
The Middle East
Southeast Asia
15
How did the Indian caste system serve as a political institution?
It enforced rules about social behavior.
It unified the continent in a single government.
It caused unrest and rebellion.
It promoted individual freedom and social mobility.
16
Which Chinese ruler began constructing the Great Wall and built a giant tomb for himself?
Lao Tzu
Liu Bu
Cao Cao
Shi Huangdi
17
Why was India invaded more than China?
The invading armies were seeking the location of Shangri La.
The population was against warfare.
It had fewer geographic barriers to invasion.
Indian technology was coveted by its neighbors.
18
Compared to China, the Indian social and economic structures...
made it easier for peasants to move up in society.
had more interest in technological innovation.
discouraged commerce.
gave more power to merchants.
19
Which of the following is a Confucian belief?
Society has a hierarchy/order in both the family and state.
Anyone could rule.
Change should be encouraged by the emperor.
Governments cannot interfere in a person's rights.
20
How does Buddhism differ from Hinduism?
It does not have a holy leader.
It does not place any importance of attaining liberation.
It does not believe in the caste system.
It does not place a value on moral obligations.
21
The development of writing allowed ____ to develop in most early civilizations.
the development of new weapons
the construction of new homes
new hunting methods
more complex governments and bureaucracies
22
Which of the following WAS NOT a function of the Han government?
Promotion of scientific research.
Large construction projects.
Running schools for peasant boys.
Promotion of Confucianism.

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