Who was Chiang Kai-Shek and what was he trying to accomplish?

Nationalist leader that tried to make China democratic

What is unique about the first emperor of the Qin (Ch’in) dynasty’s tomb?

He is buried with thousands of terra cotta warriors

A succession of powerful rulers from the same family line

What was Japan’s role in WWII?

Japanese wanted to start an empire in the Pacific

What was the Mandate of Heaven?

Belief good government keeps power but bad one loses it

What did the Four Modernizations program (under Deng Xiaoping’s rule) do for China?

The Chinese economy grew rapidly and daily life improved

Which of the following options are contributions made by the Greeks?

Temples made from marble, dramas, and study of history

How did Buddhism spread throughout Asia?

Trade and missionary work brought Buddhism to many new lands

What are some differences between Sparta and Athens?

Sparta was an oligarchy and Athens was a direct democracy

What was the Great Leap Forward?

Mao’s plan to industrialize China and increase agriculture

What were the results of the Great Leap Forward?

Millions of Chinese people starved to death

Which is a characteristic of Greek mythology?

Religion affected every aspect of Greek life

How has Japan influenced the world?

Through its innovative technology and electronics

Why did the communists win the civil war?

Poor people of China liked promises of the Communist Party

What is China like today?

China is pseudo (semi)-communist country

What was the Cultural Revolution?

A movement led by Mao to destroy the “Four Olds”

How did the Neolithic Revolution allow for the rise of early civilization?

They grew enough food to stay in one place for long times.

Who was Mao Zedong and what was he trying to accomplish?

Communist Chinese leader that tried to establish communism

How did Chinese culture influence Japan?

Japanese adopted idea of the Mandate of Heaven and dynasties

How did India move towards independence?

Mohandas Gandhi led the people using nonviolent methods

What was one of the results of the Korean War?

North and South Korea are still at war with each other

What economic and political ideas led to the revolution in China?

Desire for equal rights and better distribution of wealth

What is a major belief of Buddhism?

Overcome suffering by following the Eightfold Path

Area between North and South Korea with no military presence

On what rivers were the four early river valley civilizations?

Indus, Nile, Yellow, Tigris-Euphrates (Mesopotamia)

What major advances were made during the Chinese dynasties?

Gunpowder, block printing, paper, and silk

What role did women play in ancient India?

Women had few rights within the family and society

Why were Christian teachings seen as being at odds with Roman values and religious ideas?

Romans were polytheistic but Christianity was monotheistic

How did British imperialism affect the culture in India?

Many Indian people speak English and it brought in democracy

What was China like prior to the Chinese Revolution in 1911?

Though ruled by an emperor parts were controlled by Europe

Why is the Han Dynasty considered to be a great time in Chinese History?

It was the “Golden Age” when so many advancements were made

How did the Mongol invasion impact China?

Mongols ruled China for many years and moved capital city

Which of the following is NOT true of the caste system?

People could marry up and move into a different caste

In 509 B.C., Rome established a republic. What is a republic?

Representatives are elected to represent people

What is true about North and South Korea today?

They remain bitter enemies and war could happen at any time

How did Hinduism support the caste system?

Caste was determined by actions in previous life

What was the impact of the Silk Road on trade with Europe and Asia?

Exotic goods and Buddhism increased desire for trade

What is true about entertainment in Rome?

Romans loved chariot races, gladiator fights, & live theater

Why did early civilizations develop along river valleys?

Soil was better for growing crops and provided fresh water

Why was writing so important to the river civilization?

Made trade, religion, and complex processes easier to manage

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1
Hindu belief that a person’s actions will determine reincarnate in the next life?
Dharma
Karma
Brahman
Yoga
2
Who was Chiang Kai-Shek and what was he trying to accomplish?
The last emperor of China and tried to unify Chinese people
Nationalist leader that tried to make China democratic
Communist Party leader that tried to establish a communism
Japanese leader that tried to establish control over China
3
What is unique about the first emperor of the Qin (Ch’in) dynasty’s tomb?
He is buried in the Forbidden City
He is not buried but is on display for the public
He is buried inside of the Great Wall of China
He is buried with thousands of terra cotta warriors
4
What is a dynasty?
A leader uses fear and violence to control people
The Buddhist belief that what goes around comes around
A leader who was elected by his people
A succession of powerful rulers from the same family line
5
What was Japan’s role in WWII?
The Japanese had no role in WWII
The Japanese made an alliance with the Chinese and Koreans
The Japanese fought with the U.S. against Germany
Japanese wanted to start an empire in the Pacific
6
What was the Mandate of Heaven?
A Buddhist ceremony to formally give an emperor power
Belief that servants must be buried with emperor
Belief good government keeps power but bad one loses it
The belief that the emperor was an actual god
7
What did the Four Modernizations program (under Deng Xiaoping’s rule) do for China?
It set China back 30 years. China is barely recovering today
The Chinese economy grew rapidly and daily life improved
China reinforced its efforts to manufacture steel
It created a state of fear that was spread by the Red Guards
8
What happened to the nationalists?
They went into hiding and continued guerilla attacks
They were executed in public
They escaped to the United States
They fled to Taiwan
9
Which of the following options are contributions made by the Greeks?
Porcelain, the wheel, the republic government system
Temples made from marble, dramas, and study of history
The caste system
Paper, silk, fireworks
10
How did Buddhism spread throughout Asia?
Trade and missionary work brought Buddhism to many new lands
Monasteries were captured by Chinese who adopted religion
Discrimination forced Buddhist out of India
Buddhists conquered many lands and forced people to convert
11
What are some differences between Sparta and Athens?
Sparta was ruled by assembly, Athens was ruled by two kings
Sparta was obsessed with education, Athens-war
Sparta was an oligarchy and Athens was a direct democracy
Sparta gave no rights to its women, but Athenian's did
12
Buddhists believe that life is full of pain and through meditation can one day achieve ______?
Valhalla
Metallica
Nirvana
Dharma
13
What was the Great Leap Forward?
Mao’s plan to take over southeast Asia within 15 years
Mao’s plan to get rid of “Four Olds:”
Mao’s plan to industrialize China and increase agriculture
Mao’s plan to get nuclear weapons for China
14
What were the results of the Great Leap Forward?
Millions of Chinese people were saved from starvation
China developed a more efficient way to make valuable steel
Millions of Chinese people starved to death
China surpassed the United States in technology
15
Which is a characteristic of Greek mythology?
Religion affected every aspect of Greek life
All gods were once humans before they became gods
Human sacrifices were performed to gain acceptance from gods
Temples were dedicated to the philosophers
16
In the Indian caste system the ___ were the priests and rulers, but the ___ were the outcastes
Kshatriyas, Untouchables
Sudras, Kshatriyas
Untouchables, Vaisyas
Brahmans, Untouchables
17
How has Japan influenced the world?
Through its innovative technology and electronics
The Japanese forced other countries to become communist
Japanese is the fastest growing language in the world
It is a great example of a melting pot of culture
18
What Aryan practice still has a great impact on Indian culture and society today?
Caste system
Communism
Civil-Service Exam
Mandate of Heaven
19
Why did the communists win the civil war?
Poor people of China liked promises of the Communist Party
Many nationalists died in the Long March
Chiang Kai-Shek was assassinated and Nat. Party fell apart
Communists were much better armed and had much more money
20
What is China like today?
China is pseudo (semi)-communist country
China is the only country in the world with pure communism
China is the only communist country in the world
China is no longer communist and has become capitalist
21
What was the Cultural Revolution?
A movement led by Mao to destroy the “Four Olds”
A movement to overthrow Mao after the Great Leap Forward
Movement that led to increase in art, literature, and music
Mao’s plan to industrialize China and increase agriculture
22
How did the Neolithic Revolution allow for the rise of early civilization?
Weapons were developed to defend against invaders
They practiced organized religion and performed sacrifices
They had network of city-states with governments
They grew enough food to stay in one place for long times.
23
Who was Mao Zedong and what was he trying to accomplish?
Last emperor of China that tried unify the people of China
Japanese leader that tried to take over China
Nationalist Party leader that tried to establish democracy
Communist Chinese leader that tried to establish communism
24
How did Chinese culture influence Japan?
Japanese adopted idea of the Mandate of Heaven and dynasties
The Japanese adopted Hinduism from the Chinese
The Japanese adopted a communist government from the Chinese
The Japanese adoption of hieroglyphics
25
How did India move towards independence?
Mohandas Gandhi led the people using nonviolent methods
They waited for the British to leave on their own
They revolted and fought violently against the British
Mohandas Gandhi led a bloody war for independence
26
What was one of the results of the Korean War?
The Chinese and Koreans became close Allies
North Korea and South Korea finally resolved differences
North Korea took over South Korea and still controls them
North and South Korea are still at war with each other
27
What economic and political ideas led to the revolution in China?
Desire for free speech and the ability to criticize gov't
The desire for freedom of religion
Desire for equal rights and better distribution of wealth
The desire for the right to vote
28
What kind of government was established after the Chinese revolution?
Traditionalist Theocracy
Capitalist Democracy
Communist Oligarchy
Socialist Monarchy
29
What is a major belief of Buddhism?
Overcome suffering by following the Eightfold Path
One must follow he five pillars of faith
Five key relationships help you achieve harmony in life
Confucius followers are God’s chosen ones and he loves them
30
What is the DMZ?
A disease that spread rapidly during the Korean War
A new weapon developed during WWII
The initials of the leader of North Korea
Area between North and South Korea with no military presence
31
On what rivers were the four early river valley civilizations?
Tiber, Amazon, Tigris-Euphrates, Nile
Indus, Nile, Yellow, Tigris-Euphrates (Mesopotamia)
Tigris-Euphrates (Mesopotamia), Nile, Yellow, Ganges
Nile, Yellow, Indus, Amazon
32
What major advances were made during the Chinese dynasties?
Silk, concrete, paper, and guns
Gunpowder, block printing, paper, and silk
Arches, columns, aqueducts and bricks
Books, newspapers and magazines
33
What role did women play in ancient India?
Women had freedom and were educated before marriage
Women had absolutely no rights
Women had few rights within the family and society
Women had a privileged role in society
34
Why were Christian teachings seen as being at odds with Roman values and religious ideas?
Christianity conflicted with system of human sacrifice
Romans were polytheistic but Christianity was monotheistic
Roman beliefs did not require the payments of tithes
Christianity was seen as a violent religion
35
How did British imperialism affect the culture in India?
Most Hindus converted to Christianity
Many Indian people speak English and it brought in democracy
Most Indians pledge allegiance to the Queen of England
It led to the build-up of industries in India and communism
36
What was China like prior to the Chinese Revolution in 1911?
Though ruled by an emperor parts were controlled by Europe
It was run by a communist dictatorship
It was a constitutional monarchy, with a king and parliament
It was a theocracy, ruled by a group of priests
37
Which Roman emperor allowed for Christianity to be legal and accepted?
Diocletian
Julius Caesar
Nero
Constantine
38
What concept describes the transfer of ideas and beliefs from one civilization to another?
systematic transferal of ideas
cultural diffusion
communication
Cultural revolution
39
Why is the Han Dynasty considered to be a great time in Chinese History?
It was the time period when gold was first used in China
A short time period when China was controlled by the Romans
It was the “Golden Age” when so many advancements were made
It was a time of great wars that conquered many lands
40
How did the Mongol invasion impact China?
China’s divided kingdoms fought the Mongols together
Mongols ruled China for many years and moved capital city
Chinese secrets like silk making and paper making were lost
China was divided into several kingdoms
41
Which of the following is NOT true of the caste system?
People cannot move between castes during one lifetime
People are born into their castes
People could marry up and move into a different caste
Person's caste dictates jobs, education, and social group
42
In 509 B.C., Rome established a republic. What is a republic?
A government where every citizen has equal participation
Representatives are elected to represent people
A government which is ruled by a king or other monarch
A government ruled by the wealthy.
43
What is true about North and South Korea today?
They share an military that protects all of Korea
They remain bitter enemies and war could happen at any time
Countries celebrate holidays together and are close friends.
They have similar government structures
44
How did Hinduism support the caste system?
Caste was determined by actions in previous life
Church attendance helps person to better accept caste system
It did not support the caste system
Upper castes must care for lower castes by paying taxes
45
What was the impact of the Silk Road on trade with Europe and Asia?
Silk was grown in Europe and Chinese traded for it
Exotic goods and Buddhism increased desire for trade
It made it very easy for foreign countries to conquer China
Trade between Europe and Asia slowed
46
What is true about entertainment in Rome?
Romans didn’t enjoy violence in their entertainment
Romans loved chariot races, gladiator fights, & live theater
Only free men and women participated in entertainment events
Only upper class Romans could afford entertainment
47
Why did early civilizations develop along river valleys?
Rivers made it easy to develop weapons
This was the only means of travel for people at the time
Rivers provided the only means of protection from invaders
Soil was better for growing crops and provided fresh water
48
Why was writing so important to the river civilization?
It made farming easier
It allowed people to marry whomever they chose
It made irrigation possible
Made trade, religion, and complex processes easier to manage

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