What was one of the policies akbar enacted that helped strengthen his empire

He promoted diversity within his government and court

The grand canal was built primarily to

For trade and to transport rice and other foods from agricultural areas

Which of the following best describes isolationism

A policy of avoiding contact with other countries

What inference can you draw from the social structure of tang and song dynasty

The Chinese played high value on maintaining an ordered social structure

Which occurrence led to the spread of Buddhism beyond India

Missionaries and traders spread Buddhism to their parts of Asia

How did Shi huangdi impose alligance to a central government

By replacing feudal states with military districts run by loyal officials

Which characteristic of family and village life shaped Indian society

Each person in society had specific duties based on their caste

In Hinduism, what is the role of reincarnation in achieving moksha

Reincarnation allows one to work toward moksha through several lifetimes

How did Ming rulers restore an earlier style of Chinese government

They restored the civil service and the emphasis on Confucian scholarship

What effect did having a bureaucracy of scholar officials have on the song dynasty in china

It created stability and an efficient government

Why’s as the Han period also considered a golden age of Chinese civilization

Bc of advances in science, medicine, technology, and the arts

How did Marco Polo characterize mongol rule in china under kublai khan

He reported that it was very prosperous and well run

The most important characteristic of Chandragupta’s successful mauryan government was…

A well organized bureaucracy of qualified civil servants

What was the kings relationship to Shang di

The king was the link between the common people and Shang di

Why was the Silk Road an important part of Chinese history

It promoted the exchange of western and Chinese goods and ideas

How did chandrgupta’s and asoka’s approaches to rule differ

Chandragupta relied on force while Asoka ruled by example

How did mongol rulers change once their conquests were complete

Wernt oppressive but permitted ppl to continue their lives w/ little change

The Sikh belief system was radical for the time it wad founded because it taught….

That all people were equal in the eyes of god

One of the first things the emperor gao zu (Han) did to demonstrate that his rule would be different that the Qin was…

To choose Confucian scholars as government advisers

What aspect of Confucianism contributed to its long-lasting influence

It’s philosophy of ensuring social order and good government

How did Indias rulers maintain peace and order

They had a strong central governments and encouraged economic growth

Why did Mahayana Buddhism have mass appeal in some places

It allowed people to ask gods for help with earthy problems

The joint family was important to everyday Indian life because

Members had specific duties that promoted the good of the whole

Why was the period of the Ming dynasty a significant time in chinas history

The Chinese defeated the Mongolians and got their country back

During the tang dynasty, chinas population was 60 million. During song, the farmers fed more than 100 million ppl. Why?

Agricultural advances, such as a new form of rice

In what way did chinas isolated geography contribute to its development as a country

China developed on its own, without interference from foreign invasion

Which of the following is an example of how the Delhi sultanate changed society in India

Many lower caste Hindus converted to Islam so they would have a caste

How did Hinduism oringinate

It grew out of the overlapping beliefs of different groups in India

How did the social status of merchants reflect Chinese ideas about society

They had low status bc their wealth came from the work of other people

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What was one of the policies akbar enacted that helped strengthen his empire
He decentralized the government
He rewarded the most loyal of his followers with government positions
He promoted diversity within his government and court
He imposed high tariffs to make trade more profitable
2
What leader created the leanest contiguous empire in world history
Zheng he
Kublai khan
Wudi
Shi huangdi
3
The grand canal was built primarily to
Give emperors a quick way to travel around the empire
For trade and to transport rice and other foods from agricultural areas
A route for merchants to avoid paying taxes on goods
Move people from countryside to work in cities
4
Which of the following best describes isolationism
A policy of expanding boundaries through military conquest
A movement within a country that supports revolution
A policy of avoiding contact with other countries
A philosophy based on the teachings of Confucius
5
What inference can you draw from the social structure of tang and song dynasty
The chines valued eductaion above everything
The Chinese were willing to make social mobility possible
The Chinese played high value on maintaining an ordered social structure
The Chinese lived in constant fear of outside invasions
6
Which occurrence led to the spread of Buddhism beyond India
Conquering Indian armies spread Buddhism throughout Asia
Missionaries and traders spread Buddhism to their parts of Asia
The buddhas teachings were translated into English
Buddhism divided into 4 sects, reaching more people
7
How did Shi huangdi impose alligance to a central government
By establishing a civil service system in government
By replacing feudal states with military districts run by loyal officials
By appointing Confucian scholars to run his administration
By establishing trade routes along the Silk Road
8
Which characteristic of family and village life shaped Indian society
Each person in society had specific duties based on their caste
Women were equal to men and ran village councils
A groom provided a dowry for his bride
Daughters lived with their parents after they were married
9
In Hinduism, what is the role of reincarnation in achieving moksha
Reincarnation and moksha are determined by ahimsa
Reincarnation allows one to work toward moksha through several lifetimes
Moksha is the essential self which reincarnation allows one to discover
Reincarnation prevents people from achieving moksha
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How did Ming rulers restore an earlier style of Chinese government
They founded a new dynasty moved the capital to nanjing
Repaired the canal system, and new technologies increased manufacturing
They restored the civil service and the emphasis on Confucian scholarship
Reorganized the imperial ranking system
11
Filial piety means
To respect your parents
To obey the emperor
To pray
To respect your religion
12
What effect did having a bureaucracy of scholar officials have on the song dynasty in china
It created stability and an efficient government
It created a government in which nothing was accomplished due to mismanage
Created a very unstable government
It created sharp divisions within society leading to a civil war
13
What other name did people call the Great Wall
The Silk Road
Mandate of Heaven
The long graveyard
The forbidden city
14
Why’s as the Han period also considered a golden age of Chinese civilization
Bc of the establishment of a legalist government
Bc of the advances made in ironwork and farming
Because of the established of the Silk Road
Bc of advances in science, medicine, technology, and the arts
15
This emperor ruled during the creation of the Silk Road
Zheng he
Shi huangdi
Wudi
Wu zhao
16
How did Marco Polo characterize mongol rule in china under kublai khan
He noticed that it was often subject to ethnic conflicts
He reported that it was very prosperous and well run
He revealed that it was unfriendly to foreign merchants
He observed that it had many towns and no great cities
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The most important characteristic of Chandragupta’s successful mauryan government was…
Establishing a feudal system where local chiefs owed service to the emperor
A system of democratic local elections that provided people for the royals
A well organized bureaucracy of qualified civil servants
The secret police he established to conquer neighboring kingdoms
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What was the kings relationship to Shang di
The king was the link between the common people and Shang di
As the equal of the god the king could grant the prayers of the people
The king would translate visions he received from Shang di
The king was the mortal presence on earth of the god shang di
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What was the major effect of the civil service exam
Led to a period of government stability
To ensure talented, educated people would become government officials
All of the above
Lessened government corruption
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Why was the Silk Road an important part of Chinese history
It led to the fear that it would be easier for outsiders to invade china
It led to increased social divisions as new religions traveled on the road
It promoted the exchange of western and Chinese goods and ideas
It allowed farmers to gain new farming technologies
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How did chandrgupta’s and asoka’s approaches to rule differ
Chandragupta was a benevolent leader, Asoka used military force
Chandragupta and Asoka were very similar
Chandragupta relied on force while Asoka ruled by example
Chandragupta and Asoka promoted the spread of Buddhism in India
22
How did mongol rulers change once their conquests were complete
They were generous and eliminated the burden of paying tribute
They were intolerant and increased the tribute people were required to pay
They were insecure and preparing for invasion from their neighbors
Wernt oppressive but permitted ppl to continue their lives w/ little change
23
The Sikh belief system was radical for the time it wad founded because it taught….
That Sikhism was the only path to enlightenment
That all people were equal in the eyes of god
That there was on god
That Sikhs were special people and were set above others
24
After the death of Zheng he, this dynasty instituted isolationism
Song
Han
Qin
Ming
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One of the first things the emperor gao zu (Han) did to demonstrate that his rule would be different that the Qin was…
To reinforce a civil service system based on inheritiance
To choose Confucian scholars as government advisers
To appoint an even number of legalist and Confucian advisers
To extend the Great Wall even further into nomad territories
26
What means to rule with divine power
Mandate of Heaven
None of the above
Confucianism
Legalism
27
Which of the following is one of the notable achievements of early China
A complex system of writing
A single spoken language
Cotton textiles
Copper ore technology
28
Nomadic people who came fro the plains of north china
Hans
Mongolians
Ming’s
Wins
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What aspect of Confucianism contributed to its long-lasting influence
It’s philosophy of ensuring social order and good government
It’s emphasis on yielding tot he ways of the universe
It’s emphasis on creating relationships that did not have set roles
It’s detailed history, recorded by Confucius himself
30
What does the Terracotta Army guard
The grand canal the grand canal
Emperor Shi huangdi’s tomb
The Great Wall
The Ming dynasty’s forbidden city
31
What are the seasonal wind patterns that cause indias wet and dry seasons
Monsoons
Typhoons
Tornados
Hurricanes
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How did Indias rulers maintain peace and order
They manipulated local rivalries to maintain peace and order
They divided their kingdoms
They had a strong central governments and encouraged economic growth
They started forgein wars to maintain peace and order at home
33
Why did Mahayana Buddhism have mass appeal in some places
It closely followed the buddhas original teachings
It did not require people to worship Buddha or any other gods
It allowed people to ask gods for help with earthy problems
It described an afterlife that hastened rebirth
34
Who was responsible for increasing women’s status in Chinese government
Wu zhao
Shi huangdi
Zheng he
Wudi
35
Who was the only woman to rule china
Zheng he
Wudi
Shi huangdi
Wu zhao
36
The joint family was important to everyday Indian life because
Members had specific duties that promoted the good of the whole
Boys could prepare for adult hood by copying older siblings
A woman’s parents could stay with their daughter and care for grandchildren
It enabled each member to learn how to think for himself/herself
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Why was the period of the Ming dynasty a significant time in chinas history
All of the above
The Chinese defeated the Mongolians and got their country back
It was the first time all of china was ruled by foreigners
The mongols defeated genghis Khan
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Which is the philosophy that encouraged families to support education
Daoism
Confucianism
Buddhism
Legalism
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During the tang dynasty, chinas population was 60 million. During song, the farmers fed more than 100 million ppl. Why?
Medical advancements made people live longer and healthier lives
Conquered people from outside territories relocated to china
Song rulers promoted large families in order to increase the size of army
Agricultural advances, such as a new form of rice
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In what way did chinas isolated geography contribute to its development as a country
Isolation kept the Chinese people from creating trade routes
Isolation caused the Chinese people to lag behind the world in technology
Created barriers between Chinese people and their rules
China developed on its own, without interference from foreign invasion
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Which of the following is an example of how the Delhi sultanate changed society in India
Many lower caste Hindus converted to Islam so they would have a caste
Traditional Hindu marriage and inheritance laws became illegal
Hindu rajahs were excluded from having social influence
The government was decentralized and Muslim sultans ruled territory
42
How did Hinduism oringinate
It was first practiced by the ancient indus civilization
It grew out of the overlapping beliefs of different groups in India
It was founded by siddharta Gautama
It originated as a sect of Jainism
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How did the social status of merchants reflect Chinese ideas about society
They had high status bc they could interact with foreign merchants
They had low status because many merchants were women
They had high status bc most of them were healthy
They had low status bc their wealth came from the work of other people

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