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History of India Documentary, 3.1, 3.2 & 3.3, 9.3 & 9.4, 9.5 & 9.6,
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1
A long poem known as ___ reflects Indian religious beliefs like immortality of the soul & value of performing one's duty
The Epic of Gilgamesh
the Ramayana
the Bhagavad-Gita
the Vedas
2
Start 3.1 - Based on the quotation, the gods divided the body of the first man, Purusha, in order to _______
create the four ancient texts of the Vedas
create the Four Noble Truths of Buddhism
create the four religions of ancient India
create the four social groups of ancient India
3
How do cattle link the Indus and Aryan civilizations, and modern India?
All three populations used cattle in their diets
All three populations were cattle-herding societies
All three populations held a special regard for cattle
All three populations traded cattle with other cultures
4
The most important characteristic of Chandragupta’s successful Mauryan government was
establishing a feudal system where local chiefs owed service to the emperor
a well-organized bureaucracy of qualified civil servants
system of democratic local elections that gave people for the royal council
the secret police he established to conquer neighboring kingdoms
5
Who founded the first Indian empire?
Asoka
Siddhartha Gautama
Faxian
Chandragupta Maurya
6
The system of writing numbers described in this quotation was devised by mathematicians during the ________ period
Qin
Gupta
Maurya
Han
7
In this passage, the writer is explaining the benefits that Buddhism could bring to the people of ________
Korea
China
Indonesia
Japan
8
What's the best description of the interactions between Islamic leader, Muhammad of Ghor and the people of the Rajput?
Even Battle
Allies
Trade partners
Slaughter
9
How did Ming rulers restore an earlier style of Chinese government?
Restored civil service system & renewed emphasis on Confucian scholarship
Founded a new dynasty, moved capital to Nanjing, and encouraged Buddhism
Repaired canal system, and new technologies increased manufacturing output
Reorganized imperial ranking system and added important government offices
10
The joint family was important to everyday Indian life because...
it enabled each member to learn how to think for him or herself
boys could prepare for adult roles by copying older brothers and sisters
members had specific duties that helped the whole rather than the one
a woman’s parents could stay with their daughter and care for grandchildren
11
We know that the Indus civilization had a well-organized government because
the cities were carefully planned
the houses were built of mud brick
the religion included worship of a mother goddess
the people grew a wide variety of crops
12
what religion gained favor among lower classes and became the state religion of India after Ashoka converted to it?
Hinduism
Buddhism
Sikhism
Islam
13
Which of the following would be NOT be associated with the Gupta Dynasty?
Resurgence of Buddhism
Reunification of India
Development of decimal system
150 years of peace
14
The Gangetic Plain, which lies south of the Himalayas, is watered by the ________ rivers.
Indus, Chang, and Harappa
Indus, Ganges, and Brahmaputra
Ganges, Indus, and Vedas
Brahmaputra, Rajah, and Ganges
15
The accompanying text defines a phenomenon that Japan is often subject to because...
of overfishing in the waters around Japan
it lies in a region known as the Mid-Altantic Ridge
of its proximity to Korea
it lies in a region known as the Ring of Fire
16
Indra was the chief god of the Aryans because
he represented fire, the most powerful element
he was the god of order and creation
he was the god of war and also announced the arrival of rain
he was a messenger who communicated human wishes to the gods
17
Which Mongol ruler defeated the last Song emperor in 1279?
Kublai Khan
Genghis Khan
Tamerlane
Babur
18
How did geography affect where ancient peoples settled on the Indian subcontinent?
Settlements developed where civilizations were previously built
Settlements developed in river valleys that were fertile for farming
Settlements were built in mountainous regions to avoid invaders
Settlements grew in arid areas where herders had more space
19
How did Marco Polo characterize Mongol rule in China under Kublai Khan?
He revealed that it was unfriendly to foreign merchants
He observed that it had many towns and no great cities
He reported that it was very prosperous and well run
He noticed that it was often subject to ethnic conflicts
20
Start 9.5 & 9.6 - To which religion does the shrine depicted in this image most likely belong?
Islam
Shinto
Buddhism
Sikhism
21
During Feudal Age, in theory ____ stood at the head of Japanese society but the true power lay in the hands of the ____
The Emperor, Shogun
Lords, Daimyo
Samurai, Bushido
Priests, Vassals
22
Which Aryan god is represented in this illustration?
Indra
Shiva
Agni
Varuna
23
What European power starts to demonstrate its power through alliances and conquest after the Mughal dynasty?
Spain
Portugal
Great Britain
France
24
This quote refers to a period of peace in China under which of the following dynasties?
Han
Tang
Song
Mongol
25
The great temple complex at Angkor Wat was built by the ________ empire
Mongol
Pagan
Khmer
Mughal
26
The text reinforces that ahimsa, a key moral principle of Hinduism, means _______
belief in one god
nonviolence
belief in many gods
rebirth
27
Where do we get most of our information about ancient India?
Cave Writings
Documents Written by enemies of India
Sacred books
Carefully sourced historical records
28
How did Kublai Khan organize Mongol rule in China?
Only Mongols serve military and hold powerful govt positions
Highest govt jobs- Mongols, Military- Chinese
Mongols- rule provinces, Chinese & Mongols in military
divided the highest government jobs between Mongols and Chinese
29
Which statement is an accurate summary of the general status of women in early Southeast Asia?
Women had greater equality in early Southeast Asia than elsewhere in Asia
Women in early Southeast Asia had less freedom than elsewhere in Asia
Most women in early Southeast Asia had their feet bound at an early age
Women in early Southeast Asia held a subordinate position to that of men
30
What inference can you make about Japanese attitudes toward Korean culture in the late 1500s?
Japanese looked down on Korean culture- ineffective korean "turtle ships"
Japanese admired Korean culture- captured Korean artisans for their skills
Japanese looked down on Korean culture- passed thru Korea to get to China
Japanese admired Korean culture- adapted Korean alphabet to fit Japanese
31
One of the most important effects of the introduction of hangul during the Choson dynasty was
the replacement of Buddhism with Confucianism
an increase in the production of celadon pottery
easier communication with China
an increase in the literacy rate
32
The key concept of Bushido can be summed up in which of the following?
Peace above all else
Rely on and care for self
Death before dishonor
Learn the lessons of nature
33
Which statement is TRUE about the geography of India?
Surrounded by water on all sides gives Indian peninsula with protection
The Indus and Ganges Rivers separate the Deccan Plain from the Indian Ocean
The Himalayan mountains to the north provide a natural defense
The intersection Indus and Ganges Rivers divides India into 4 even sections
34
What event led to the first Muslim invasion of India?
Refusal to trade by Indian leaders
Refusal to accept religious beliefs
Discovery of gold in India
Pirates overtaking a Muslim ship
35
What physical feature limited the Indian subcontinent’s contact with other peoples?
The Gangetic Plain
The Deccan plateau
The Hindu Kush and Himalayan mountains
The Eastern and Western Ghats
36
What statement's FALSE about what excavations have revealed about Indus Valley life between Mohenjo-Dara and Harappa?
The citizens were Monotheistic
Drains and sewers illustrated the sophisticated nature of the technology
Trade was a common and profitable practice
It was highly urban with well laid out cities
37
These figurines belong to the ________ civilization, discovered by archaeologists in the 1920s.
Maurya
Indus
Tamil
Aryan
38
What statement is FALSE about the religious ceremonies of the Indian Hindus?
Women were excluded from the ceremonies
Cows were considered sacred
Plants that acted like drugs were used
They revolved around animal sacrifice
39
How was Aryan society structured?
People were divided into social groups based on the size of their farm
People were divided into social groups based on religious beliefs
People were divided into social groups based on occupation
People were divided into social groups based on family wealth
40
Which term refers to seasonal winds that regularly blow across the Indian subcontinent?
Harappa
monsoon
tornado
Sirocco
41
What is one way that Buddhism differs from Hinduism?
Buddhism rejects a caste system and focuses on meditation
Buddhism teaches that actions have consequences for spiritual development
Buddhism recognizes that people are all interconnected
Buddhism has teachers and spiritual practices
42
Start 9.3 & 9.4 - During the Silla dynasty, the most powerful cultural influence on Korea was
Japan
India
China
Mongolia
43
Which statement is true of early Southeast Asia?
Societies were built around the extended family
Societies were built around the nuclear family
Women had lesser equality than elsewhere in Asia
Early peoples of the region had a homogeneous language and culture
44
Arian society was divided into three social classes. Which of the following IS NOT one of those social classes?
Farmers
Kings
Priests
Nobels
45
Which term refers to the Buddhist belief of union with the universe and release from the cycle of rebirth?
nirvana
atman
moksha
ahimsa
46
Which two geographical elements have had the greatest effect on Korea's development?
its seacoast and its islands
its mountains and its inland plains
its rivers and forests
its mountains and its seacoast
47
Life is suffering, it comes from ignorance/desire, way out, road to nirvana=eightfold way is known as what?
The Four Pillars
The Four Noble Truths
The Golden Rules
The Middle Way
48
What occurred in 1435 that changed China’s relationship with the rest of the world?
Ming emperor expanded seagoing ships for trade, promoting sea exploration
Zheng He explored SE Asia, India, entrances to the Red Sea & Persian Gulf
Portuguese merchant arrived China- trade agreement, welcome by Ming emperor
Ming emperor stopped building of ships & expeditions, halted sea exploring
49
Which word best fits in the blank in the accompanying excerpt?
Shinto
Zen
Sikhism
Islam
50
According to the map, the Vietnam kingdom occupied ________ between A.D. 939 to A.D.1883
the area surrounding the Gulf of Thailand
the coast along the Bay of Bengal
the coast along the South China Sea
the Spice Islands
51
What was the original purpose of the Ajanta Caves?
Shelter from weather and the elements
House religious relics
Military defense
Make travel easier
52
Start 3.2 & 3.3 - What is dharma?
the rebirth of the soul in another bodily form
the essential self
an individual's moral and religious duties
union with Brahma
53
Based on your knowledge of the Indian caste system, which term best replaces the "?" in the chart?
Vaisya
Harappa
Dalit
Rajah
54
Which made it possible for Mongol armies to conquer Chinese walled cities?
cannons and other new weapons
famine and civil war inside China
Mongol spies and siege engines
Mongol archers on horseback
55
How did the relative location of the Korean peninsula influence the development of Korean civilization?
Near China, Korea was influenced by Chinese culture, politics & technology
It was on the Bay of Bengal, Korea’s leading trading partner was India
Near Japan, Korea was influenced by Jap culture, politics & technology
Near China, Korea strongly influenced Chinese culture, politics &technology
56
The Taj Mahal was originally built to serve what purpose?
Place of worship
Tomb for the wife of the Shah
Government building
Home of the ruling family
57
How are Hindu beliefs related to the caste system in India?
The caste system is the foundation of Hinduism
To Hindus, all existence is ranked
Hindus reject the caste system, offering the hope of nirvana to all
Hinduism urges people to move out of their castes
58
After assimilating their Muslim and Hindu beliefs, why did the citizens abandon the city they had just created?
Civil War
Natural disaster
Attack from the Mongols
Disease had all but wiped them out
59
How does the story of the Pandavas in the Mahabharata relate to Aryan history?
The story tells us the names of the five main Aryan kingdoms
The story reveals that the Aryans believed that duty was very important
The story provides a sense of the battles between rival Aryan tribes
The story shows us the Aryan concept of the ideal king
60
Which statement best describes Korea’s relationship with China during the Silla and Koryo dynasties?
Korea influenced China’s culture and tech- prevented unique China culture
Korea was more powerful than China- caused jealous Chinese rulers
China influenced Korea’s culture and tech- prevented unique Korean culture
China influenced Korea’s culture and tech- helped Korea make unique culture
61
Which statement is true of the work from which this excerpt has been taken?
It was the world's first full-length novel
It describes the wealth and splendor of China
It describes how Buddhism grew to be a powerful force in Korea
It discusses matrilineal descent in Southeast Asia
62
In the work from which this excerpt is taken, the writer . . .
supports a revival of Confucian thought
provides vivid details of court manners, amusements, decor, and dress
presents a thrilling, mysterious, and suspenseful detective tale
recounts the adventures and loves of the fictional Prince Genji and his son
63
How did the Mongol rulers change once their conquests were complete?
They were intolerant and increased the tribute people were required to pay
They were generous and eliminated the burden of paying tribute
They were insecure and always preparing for invasion from their neighbors
Not oppressive- permitted people to continue with lives with little change
64
How did geography most affect early Japan?
Japan- too mountainous to farm; settled in river valleys and along coast
A cold climate made farming hard; early Japanese turned to fishing for food
Proximity to China = Chinese invaders frequently conquered parts of Japan
Frequent tsunamis forced the early Japanese to stay away from the sea
65
The overthrow of the Song dynasty began when it was attacked by ________ invaders from the north
Mongol
Japanese
Korean
Mughal
66
What is the final goal of Buddhists?
to overcome nonvirtue
to move into another caste during reincarnation
to reach nirvana through virtuous living and meditation
to ultimately achieve a union with brahman
67
Samsara, Karma, Reincarnation, the Untouchables & the Caste System are most closely associated with what religion?
Buddhism
Sikhism
Islam
Hinduism
68
Starting in the 8th century AD, what new religion from the west was proving to be a threat to Hinduism?
Judaism
Janism
Islam
Christianity
69
The scene depicted in the accompanying image is from a time when . . .
China extended political control over the Korean peninsula
Chinese admiral & diplomat Zheng He commanded overseas ventures
Japan saw the rise of a popular new form of drama called Kabuki
artisans applied Persian art styles to Indian subjects
70
What do archaeologists identify as one possible reason for the decline of the Indus civilization?
The Indus people migrated to a new region
The Aryans attacked and overran Indus cities
Too many trees were cut down, leaving the Indus with no fuel
The Indus experienced a devastating drought
71
Why might Korea's location be considered strategic by other countries?
Location near Japan discourages other countries from influencing Korea
Its location next to China gives access to that country
Its location on the Sea of Japan makes it difficult to invade
Its location on a peninsula allows most of its land to be farmed
72
How did Chandragupta's and Asoka's approaches to ruling differ?
Chandragupta and Asoka promoted the spread of Buddhism in India
Chandragupta relied on force while Asoka ruled by example
Chandragupta and Asoka were very similar in their leadership styles
Chandragupta was a benevolent leader, while Asoka used military force
73
What is one of the values revealed through the Indian epics?
the knowledge gained through war and conquest
the importance of duty over personal desires
the equality of men and women
the superiority of the nobility
74
Which of the following would be associated with the Mughal Dynasty in India?
Converting to Islam was manditory
Death of a leader would result in armed conflicts
Hinduism began to dominate the culture
All of India was united
75
How did India's great rulers maintain peace and order?
They started foreign wars to maintain peace and order at home
They had strong central governments and encouraged economic growth
They divided their kingdoms, creating regional systems of power
They manipulated local rivalries to maintain peace and order
76
The first followers of Buddhism in Korea were
soldiers and merchants
peasants and farmers
rulers and nobles
aristocrats and civil servants
77
Which occurrence led to the spread of Buddhism beyond India?
The Buddha's teachings were translated into English
Conquering Indian armies spread Buddhism throughout Asia
Missionaries and traders spread Buddhism to other parts of Asia
Buddhism divided into four sects, reaching more people
78
This statement by King Sejong refers to a decision which eventually led to...
the failure of hangul as an alphabetic writing system
an extremely high literacy rate in Korea
the breaking off of cultural ties between China and Korea
the adoption of the Japanese alphabet in Korea
79
What was the purpose of erecting the stone pillars marked on the map?
to identify Hindu temples in the Maurya empire
to offer moral advice and promise a just government
to mark battle sites mentioned in the Vedas
to serve as rest areas for travelers
