Which of the following did the Aryans bring to India?

New, distinctive, religious ideas.

How does Buddhism differ from Hinduism?

It does not believe in the caste system.

Taoists would agree with Confucians on everything below, EXCEPT for...

The merits of political activity.

What is the best definition of a dynasty?

A family that passes the royal title on to their children.

How did the Mauryan dynasty differ from the Gupta dynasty?

The Mauryan dynasty controlled more land than the Gupta.

Indian scholars can be credited for which of the following?

Computing pi and calculating the circumference of the earth.

The development of writing allowed ____ to develop in most early civilizations.

more complex governments and bureaucracies

Full union with the divine essence.

How did the Qin dynasty differ from the Zhou dynasty?

The government was more centralized and powerful.

Which of the following is a Confucian belief?

Society has a hierarchy/order in both the family and state.

How did the Indian caste system serve as a political institution?

It enforced rules about social behavior.

Why was India invaded more than China?

It had fewer geographic barriers to invasion.

Which of the following WAS NOT a function of the Han government?

Running schools for peasant boys.

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AP World Exam 1

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1
Which of the following did the Aryans bring to India?
New farming techniques.
New, distinctive, religious ideas.
The first of the Indian civilizations
Political democracy.
2
The "divine right to rule" was called what in Classical China?
The Mandate of Heaven
The Gift of Heaven
The Law of Yu
The Holy See
3
How does Buddhism differ from Hinduism?
It does not place any importance of attaining liberation.
It does not place a value on moral obligations.
It does not have a holy leader.
It does not believe in the caste system.
4
Taoists would agree with Confucians on everything below, EXCEPT for...
Not encouraging greed.
The merits of political activity.
Basic harmony of nature
The importance of restraint in one's life.
5
Which ancient religious practice was banned by the Zhou?
Ancestor worship
River Worship
Human sacrifice
Divination/Oracles
6
What is the best definition of a dynasty?
Emperors who rule for a long time.
A powerful bureaucracy that runs the state.
Kings controlled by foreign powers.
A family that passes the royal title on to their children.
7
Which Chinese ruler began constructing the Great Wall and built a giant tomb for himself?
Cao Cao
Shi Huangdi
Liu Bu
Lao Tzu
8
How did the Mauryan dynasty differ from the Gupta dynasty?
Mauryan rule was ended by Alexander the Great.
The Mauryan dynasty was an empire of peace, without war.
The Mauryan dynasty controlled more land than the Gupta.
Mauryan rulers abolished the caste system.
9
India's trade networks DID NOT include which of the following countries/regions?
The Middle East
Southeast Asia
China
Russia
10
Indian scholars can be credited for which of the following?
Measuring the speed of light.
Inventing the wheel.
Curing the plague.
Computing pi and calculating the circumference of the earth.
11
The development of writing allowed ____ to develop in most early civilizations.
the construction of new homes
the development of new weapons
more complex governments and bureaucracies
new hunting methods
12
The Chinese views of nature emphasized what?
Nature's secrets could be unlocked through science.
Harmony and balance
A powerful nature spirit, quick to anger.
Nature could not be controlled.
13
Nirvana means what?
Full union with the divine essence.
Acquiring earthly wealth.
Obeying the caste system.
The Buddhist holy book.
14
How did the Qin dynasty differ from the Zhou dynasty?
It eventually fell.
It practiced Confucianism.
The government was more centralized and powerful.
It lasted longer.
15
Which of the following is a Confucian belief?
Society has a hierarchy/order in both the family and state.
Anyone could rule.
Change should be encouraged by the emperor.
Governments cannot interfere in a person's rights.
16
Compared to China, the Indian social and economic structures...
made it easier for peasants to move up in society.
discouraged commerce.
gave more power to merchants.
had more interest in technological innovation.
17
The first dynasty to emerge in Classical China was the...
Han
Shang
Zhou
Qin
18
Which of the following beliefs comes from Hinduism?
Belief in karma/reincarnation
Belief in a divine judgement.
Belief that nature controls the cosmos.
Belief in an afterlife.
19
How did the Indian caste system serve as a political institution?
It caused unrest and rebellion.
It promoted individual freedom and social mobility.
It unified the continent in a single government.
It enforced rules about social behavior.
20
Why was India invaded more than China?
The population was against warfare.
It had fewer geographic barriers to invasion.
Indian technology was coveted by its neighbors.
The invading armies were seeking the location of Shangri La.
21
Which of the following WAS NOT a function of the Han government?
Large construction projects.
Running schools for peasant boys.
Promotion of Confucianism.
Promotion of scientific research.
22
Which of the following innovations was the most important for the rise of civilization?
Art
Settled Agriculture
Iron Weapons
The Wheel

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