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1
Which Empire encouraged the spread of Buddhism?
Gupta
Mauryan
Han
Qin
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How did the Han emperor maintain his rule over such a vast territory?
Funding a police force to make sure there was no dissension
Hiring warlords from remote regions in order to rule through fear
Maintaining a strong military force to squash rebellions
Assigning government officals to govern districts within the empire
3
The Han Dynasty practiced which philosophy?
Daoism
Buddhism
Confucianism
Legalism
4
How did the Romans expand their territory?
Conquest
Marriage
Exploration
Treaties
5
What is an aquaduct?
Method of trade involving sending unmanned rafts through a canal system
Early Highway system in Rome
Method of transporting water over long distances
Early version of indoor plumbing
6
Which of these is an economic condition that helped to drive the long distance trade along the Silk Road?
The Qin ending the Warring states period and unifying China
Powerful empires that were able to defend merchants along the route
Mastery of the Monsoon winds that allowed for more effective sea travel
Increased demand for luxury goods, especially among the upper class
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What was the name of the Indian social hierarchy?
Caste System
Bureaucracy
Samsara
Mandate of Heaven
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Who would have completed Roman public works, such as aquaducts?
Soldiers
Free peasants
Slaves
Artisans
9
What was unique about the Han bureaucracy?
Based on Confucian beliefs
All of the above
Posts were filled based on the Civil Service Exam
Positions were earned rather than granted based on wealth
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Because of the increase in the slave population...
Public projects slowed due to slave revolts
Free peasants struggled to find work
Food shortages occured due to the increased demand from a higher population
Income inequality increased
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The Edicts of Ashoka were stone pillars that had, among other things, Buddhist teachings etched into them.
False
True
12
Which Indian empire helped spread Buddhism throughout Southeast Asia?
Qin
Gupta
Mauryan
Han
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How did Classical Era empires manage such vast territories?
Appointed regional administrators
Created a representative assembly to govern
Stationed armed forces throughout the empire
Creating fiefdoms governed by powerful families
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What impact did this have on Roman society?
Increased slave holding throughout the Mediterranean region
Alienated trading partners and faced a shortage of luxury goods
Conquered the Gupta Empire
Conquered the Han Empire
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The Qin Dynasty practiced which philosophy?
Legalism
Daoism
Confuciansim
Buddhism
16
A system where men hold the power is called a matriarchy.
False
True
17
Which of the following civilizations operated as a patriarchy
Han Dynasty
Gupta Empire
Rome
All of the above
18
Why did Legalist advisors advocate the burning of historical records?
Previous histories had been biased and innaccurate
Prevent spread of ideas other than Legalism
To prevent it from falling into the hands of the Xiongnu
Replace coal as the primary fuel source
19
Which religion practiced the Caste System
Hinduism
the Han
Buddhism
Legalism
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What is the ultimate goal of Buddhist practitioners?
Achieve enlightenment, or nirvana
Reach the highest caste and become Brahmin
Please the gods by living virtuously
Perform miracles, thus proving their faith
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Who was at the top of the Chinese social structure?
Bureaucrats
Artisans
Peasants
Merchants
22
Classical Era trade routes only connected Eurasian cities via a land route.
True
False
