In order to justify their overthrow of the Shang dynasty, the Zhou kings said the gods had:

Given them the Mandate of Heaven

During the Qin dynasty, Shih Huang-di did each of the following EXCEPT:

Followed the teachings of Confucius

One conclusion a person can draw from the belief in karma is that:

How you treat others is important

One key difference between Buddhism and Hinduism is the:

Rejection of many Hindu Gods by Buddhists

The Mauryan emperor Ashoka was known as a great leader because:

He provided public works, schools, & hospitals

Under the Zhou dynasty, the rulers developed feudalism because they:

Needed soldiers & had land to exchange for their service

An important characteristic of Hindu religious belief is:

Devotion to one's duty or dharma

According to the ideas of Hinduism, a person obeyed his/her dharma to get good karma:

In order to achieve union with Brahma (nirvana)

Confucius believed each of the following EXCEPT:

Rulers must enforce harsh punishments to rule well

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SSWH2: Chinese and Indian Societies

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1
In order to justify their overthrow of the Shang dynasty, the Zhou kings said the gods had:
Given them the Right of Legalism
Given them Heaven's Gate
Given them the Mandate of Heaven
Given them the Silk Road Mandate
2
During the Qin dynasty, Shih Huang-di did each of the following EXCEPT:
Built large sections of the Great Wall
Standardized the written language
Became the first emperor of China
Followed the teachings of Confucius
3
The highest caste in India, the priests, was called the:
Sudras
Vaishya's
Outcastes
Brahmins
4
One conclusion a person can draw from the belief in karma is that:
People's afterlife is easy
You can do better in this life
How you treat others is important
The way to the deities is hard
5
Although the Chinese believed in the gods, the key element of their religious beliefs was:
Animal-headed deities
Living in harmony with nature
Ancestor worship
Zen Buddhism
6
Which philosophy taught that government should have strict laws and harsh punishments?
Legalism
Daoism
Buddhism
Confucianism
7
The caste in India which included warriors and royalty was the:
Bankers
Kingmakers
Kshatriyas
Brahmins
8
The only way an individual could change his/her caste was by:
Touching an untouchable
Marriage
Order of the maharajah
Death and rebirth
9
The Chinese philosopher Confucius was concerned with:
The medical health of his people
The proper handling of silkworms
How an army was organized
Proper behavior of people
10
One key difference between Buddhism and Hinduism is the:
Rejection of the priesthood by Hindus
Focus on violence by Buddhists
Rejection of many Hindu Gods by Buddhists
Goal of an earthly paradise by Hindus
11
The Golden Age of India was the period of the:
Qin dynasty
Rajah dynasties
Mauryan dynasty
Gupta dynasty
12
The Mauryan emperor Ashoka was known as a great leader because:
He spread Hinduism throughout India and Asia
He ruled through fear and intimidation
He provided public works, schools, & hospitals
He had received the Mandate of Heaven
13
According to the Buddha, suffering is caused by:
Failure to meditate
Spiritual deficiencies
Material desires
Self-inflicted wounds
14
Under the Zhou dynasty, the rulers developed feudalism because they:
Needed soldiers & had land to exchange for their service
Wanted to keep the priesthood on their side & gave them land
Had lots of treasure & gave it to soldiers to fight for them
Had no land & lots of soldiers who needed to settle down
15
An important characteristic of Hindu religious belief is:
Belief in one god
Ancestor worship
Belief in the forces of yin and yang
Devotion to one's duty or dharma
16
According to the ideas of Hinduism, a person obeyed his/her dharma to get good karma:
In order to achieve inner spiritual peace & prosperity
In order to achieve the Mandate of Heaven
In order to achieve Buddha-like Siddhartha
In order to achieve union with Brahma (nirvana)
17
The Hindu caste system was meant to ensure:
The cycle of rebirth
A military state
The supremacy of the Vaishya's
A stable social order
18
Confucius believed each of the following EXCEPT:
Gentlemen must have good feelings toward everyone
Rulers must enforce harsh punishments to rule well
A person must recognize what s/he knows and does not know
Gentlemen call attention to the good points in others

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