World History Ch. 5

Chinese writing consists of

Most African people rejected tribal religions and converted to Islam.

Who promoted Buddhism in India and sent missionaries to spread Buddhism in Asia?

Polygamy is best defined as the

perhaps the oldest city in West Africa

began construction of the Great Wall

The Mauryan Empire continued long after Asoka’s death.

The Han dynasty was overthrown by revolts.

“the Indian Shakespeare”

What African culture has the earliest evidence for civilization in West Africa?

The kingdom of Kush fell to the kingdom of

Silk was China’s chief export during the Han dynasty.

What Indian empire came to power after Alexander the Great’s empire began to disintegrate?

won its independence from Egypt

created the first strong empire of India

the nucleus of the modern state of Ethiopia

Chinese society emphasizes the individual.

What did the Han dynasty experience that was similar to the Pax Romana of the Roman empire?

What was the religion of most of the people in sub-Saharan Africa?

one of the finest periods of Indian art, architecture, literature, and science

Which civilization invented movable type first?

the first strong empire of India

What was the name of the Chinese teacher known for his wise sayings?

India has always been a united empire.

Han ruler who drove back the Huns and extended China’s territory

Polygamy was common among African tribes.

What caused the collapse of the Gupta Empire?

During the Han dynasty, what system was used to determine eligibility for appointments to government posts?