Classical India/China Review

Question 1

India's Golden age is characterized by

Accepted Answer

Rule during the Golden age was peaceful and prosperous

Question 2

A major contribution to Chinese culture, _________'s lasted all the way until 1905.

Accepted Answer

Civil Service Exam

Question 3

The Arthashastra refers to a practice of political diplomacy that arose in India?

Accepted Answer

True

Question 4

What family united the Aryan cities into an empire?

Accepted Answer

Maurya

Question 5

What is the name of the two great rivers in China?

Accepted Answer

Huang (Yellow) and Yangtze (Long)

Question 6

This emperor united all of China under brutal practices and had the terracotta army built

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Emperor Shi Huangdi

Question 7

The three major gods in Hinduism are...

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Brahma, Siva, and Vishnu

Question 8

Which of the following best describes the idea of the Mandate of Heaven?

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Fair ruling of a dynasty with blessings by the gods.

Question 9

The purpose of the Great Wall was to either (2) Protect China from Hungarians (3) Protect China from Huns (4) ? (1) Idk?

Accepted Answer

3

Question 10

What religion did Asoka convert to after he conquered India?

Accepted Answer

Buddhism

Question 11

What was the major trade route that linked China to the west?

Accepted Answer

Silk Road

Question 12

This language was introduced to India by the Aryans and was used to record the Vedas:

Accepted Answer

Sanskrit

Question 13

Which of the following was not a contribution of the Mauryan Emperor Asoka?

Accepted Answer

The military defeat of China.

Question 14

Which Chinese religion believed in Harmony with Nature?

Accepted Answer

Daoism

Question 15

The corrupt Qin Dynasty was defeated by the Shang's.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 16

A central government with many departments that carry out tasks is known as a?

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bureaucracy

Question 17

Which group served as priests in the caste system?

Accepted Answer

Brahmins

Question 18

A succession of ruling families (Dynasties), ruled under the Chinese ____________.

Accepted Answer

Mandate of Heaven

Question 19

Growing trade, economic prosperity, cultural exchange, and new goods all resulted from the:

Accepted Answer

The Silk Road

Question 20

Which choice has the Ancient China Dynasties in the correct order?

Accepted Answer

Shang, Zhou, Qin, Han

Question 21

The battle of Kalinga led Emperor Ashoka to convert to Buddhism?

Accepted Answer

True

Question 22

What is the name of the river in Northeastern India that empties into the Bay of Bengal?

Accepted Answer

Ganges River

Question 23

Which of the following religions teaches a belief in reincarnation?

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Hinduism

Question 24

Hinduism obtained its beliefs and practices from...

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The Vedas

Question 25

What does this pyramid diagram represent?

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Caste System

Question 26

The first emperor of a unified China, he is believed to have built the Great Wall.

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Qin Shi Huangdi

Question 27

What is Sanskrit?

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the Aryan writing system

Question 28

What is considered sacred writings in the Hindu religion?

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Vedas

Question 29

Showing reverence or respect to your parents is known as familial pity and NOT filial piety?

Accepted Answer

False

Question 30

The period in which China was divided among competing states was known as what?

Accepted Answer

The Warring States Period

Question 31

Which landforms helped isolate China from the rest of the world?

Accepted Answer

The Himalayas, Taklimakan Desert, and the Tian Shan

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