If a Dynasty received the Mandate of Heaven it meant that…

A divine authority had given them the power to rule

How were the collapses of the Roman Empire and the Han Dynasty similar?

Both societies faced pressure from outside invaders.

According to the Buddha, the reason for pain and suffering in the world was because —

of people’s selfish desires for temporary pleasures

Which statement about the caste system is correct?

A person is born into their caste for life

Which is NOT a part of the Four Noble Truths?

One is always destined to suffer

The Han Dynasty and the Roman Empire were similar in that both —

developed extensive trade networks

Which statement is true about the Silk road?

It connected China to the Roman Empire

Which belief is most closely associated with the teachings of Buddhism and Hinduism?

Follower’s soul will be reborn in a new body.

According to the caste system…

a person’s birth determined their social class for life

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Unit 2 Part II

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1
If a Dynasty received the Mandate of Heaven it meant that…
A plague was coming
They had failed their ancestors
A divine authority had given them the power to rule
They would be defeated in battle
2
How were the collapses of the Roman Empire and the Han Dynasty similar?
Both societies faced pressure from outside invaders.
Both the emperors handed powers to a warlord.
In both societies, city-dwellers relied extensively on slavery.
Christian teachings made both societies less warlike.
3
According to the Buddha, the reason for pain and suffering in the world was because —
people had too much bad karma
of people’s selfish desires for temporary pleasures
a vengeful God was punishing mankind
the caste system was so unfair
4
This was used to exchange goods between China, the Middle East and Europe
Silk Roads
Royal Road
Indian Ocean trade network
Satraps
5
Gupta controlled more territory than the Maurya empire
False
True
6
Hinduism and Buddhism successfully spread to which region?
Southeast Asia
Eastern Europe
Northern Africa
Central America
7
Which statement about the caste system is correct?
Buddhism accepted the caste system
The system developed in Russia
A person is born into their caste for life
The caste system has little social meaning
8
Which is NOT a part of the Four Noble Truths?
One is always destined to suffer
Suffering is caused by selfish desire
All of life is suffering
Follow the Eightfold Path to end suffering
9
The Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold path were taught by…
Hammurabi
Buddha
Confucious
Emperor Qin
10
The Han Dynasty and the Roman Empire were similar in that both —
established free-market economies
created classless societies
developed extensive trade networks
encouraged democratic ideals
11
Which statement is true about the Silk road?
Only kings could travel on it
It connected China to the Roman Empire
The road is protected by a great wall
It linked chinese silk factories
12
Which Chinese philosophy believes that harsh laws are needed to control society?
Legalism
Confucianism
Taosim
Daoism
13
Which belief is most closely associated with the teachings of Buddhism and Hinduism?
Believers must follow the Ten Commandments
People can overcome selfish desires by following the Eightfold Path.
Follower’s soul will be reborn in a new body.
People are born into a specific caste
14
Which empire controlled the LEAST territory?
Rome
Gupta
Mauryan
Han Dynasty
15
Which statement about the Qin Dynasty is correct?
Unified Chinese Kingdoms
Standardized money, language, and measures
All of the above
Began the Great Wall
16
Which answer best describes Confucianism?
All describe Confucianism
Filial Piety
5 Key relationships
Virtue, respect
17
What belief do Hinduism and Buddhism have in common?
Many gods (polythiestic)
Reincarnation
The Caste System
One God (monothiestic)
18
Which of these are accomplishments of the Gupta Empire?
Infinity
All Of the Above
Decimal system
Zero
19
Which Chinese philosophy taught Filial Piety?
Legalism
Hinduism
Confucianism
Buddhism
20
According to the caste system…
a person’s birth determined their social class for life
jobs were assigned without regard to one’s caste
people had to perform a predetermined number of good deeds to change castes
marriages between different castes was encouraged to increase social status

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