Vocabulary
The belief that the Chinese king’s right to rule came from the gods.
Mandate of Heaven
Which of the following describes a “negative” effect of China’s geographic features forming natural barriers? (6.32)
a. China’s geographic features limited expansion into other lands and isolated them from other cultures.
b. China’s geographic features made it easier for Chinese civilizations to trade with outside civilizations.
c. China’s geographic features made it easy for outside invaders to attack.
d. China’s geographic features promoted expansion into other lands and made it easier to share ideas with other cultures.
a. China’s geographic features limited expansion into other lands and isolated them from other cultures.
Which concepts became important parts of Chinese culture as a result of the spread of Confucianism?
Select two that apply.
A democracy
B. equality
C hierarchy
D imperialism
E obedience
C hierarchy
E obedience
How did the Han Dynasty impact cultural change across Europe and Asia?
A Han leadership closed several trade routes.
B Han citizens created the first magnetic compass.
C Han weavers invented cotton fabric.
D Han artists created a new style of marble sculpting.
B Han citizens created the first magnetic compass.
Using your background knowledge, identify three achievements of Shi Huangdi.
A. Opened the Silk Road and expanded trade outside of Asia.
B. Ending of the Warring States period and Unification of China.
C. Construction of the Great Wall of China to protect the northern border.
D. Funded a series of voyages building China’s prominence in the region.
E. Standardization of weights and currency contributed to better trade.
F. Peace accords established with nomadic tribes in the Gobi Desert.
B. Ending of the Warring States period and Unification of China.
C. Construction of the Great Wall of China to protect the northern border.
E. Standardization of weights and currency contributed to better trade.
A person’s personal duty, based on a person’s place in society.
dharma
Which geographical feature helps create India’s northeast border?
A Himalaya Mountains
B Indian Ocean
C Indus River
D Panner River
A Himalaya Mountains
What role does the Eightfold Path play in Buddhist teachings?
A It establishes the structures people use to create
schools dedicated to Buddha.
B It helps people let go of their earthly attachments
to focus on the principles of Buddhism.
C It shows people how to convert others to Buddhism.
D It teaches people how to create monuments of Buddha.
B It helps people let go of their earthly attachments
to focus on the principles of Buddhism.
Which statement describes an innovation used by the Harappan civilization?
A Complex sewer systems were used to dispose of waste.
B Marble stones were used to build protective walls to keep out invaders.
C Water collection in reservoirs was used to prevent flooding.
D Papyrus was used to help keep records and histories.
A Complex sewer systems were used to dispose of waste.
Under the caste system of ancient India, which group had the highest status? (6.27)
A. Sudras, who served as farmers B. Vaisyas, who served as merchants
C. Brahmans, who served as priests
D. Kshatriyas, who served as warriors
C. Brahmans, who served as priests
The religion that was formed by Siddhartha Gautama, main belief that inner peace comes from ending desire.
Buddhism
The two major cities of the Harappan civilization were _____________ and _______________.
A. Mohenjo-Daro and Ur
B. Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro
C. Jerusalem and Canaan
D. Ur and Cairo
B. Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro
How did leaders use the Mandate of Heaven to control Ancient China?
A Leaders used the Mandate of Heaven to distribute land to peasants.
B Leaders used the Mandate of Heaven to create isolationist policies.
C Leaders used the Mandate of Heaven to gain the trust of the people.
D Leaders used the Mandate of Heaven to create trade with other civilizations.
C Leaders used the Mandate of Heaven to gain the trust of the people.
Which achievements are most closely associated with Ancient India?
1. eye surgery
2 wheel
3 scale of weights
4 plumbing
5 microscope
Select two that apply.
A 1
B 2
C 3
D 4
E 5
A 1
D 4
This leader was known as the first emperor to unify most of India under one administration.
A. Ashoka
B. Siddhartha Gautama
C. Chandra Gupta Maurya
D. Brahman
C. Chandra Gupta Maurya
Seasonal wind
monsoon
During the summer in India, the monsoon brings
Which one of the following correctly describes the origins of Hinduism? 6.28
A. Siddhartha Gautama wanted to end suffering in the world, so he searched the world for a way want less, help others more, to achieve nirvana.
B. The Egyptians migrated into the Indus River Valley bringing their beliefs of living in a strict caste. Each caste could work their way out of the caste by living a good life now so that in the next life, they could move up in rank.
C. The Han Dynasty wanted to end suffering in the world so the searched the world for a way to want less, help others more, to achieve nirvana.
D. The Aryans migrated into the Indus River Valley bringing their beliefs of living in a strict caste. Each caste could work their way out of the caste by living a good life now so that in the next life, they could move up in rank.
D. The Aryans migrated into the Indus River Valley bringing their beliefs of living in a strict caste. Each caste could work their way out of the caste by living a good life now so that in the next life, they could move up in rank.
Which was an Indian invention that had a great impact on the study of mathematics and science? (6.30)
A. algebra
B. algorithm
C. geometry
D. the symbol zero
D. the symbol zero
Achievements of the Harappan Civilization
*Sanitation and sewer systems*
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Which achievements best complete the table above? (Select 2) (6.26)
A person who belongs to the highest class of society.
(Ancient China)
aristocrat
Which statement explains how geographic features affected ancient China?
A. Establishing a strong central government was difficult.
B. Trade networks were widespread in the southern regions.
C. Military defense relied on technology rather than terrain.
D. Advances in agriculture were limited to the western regions.
A. Establishing a strong central government was difficult.
In the Hindu religion, when you died, and you had GOOD karma, what happened?
A. Went to heaven
B. Achieved moksha
C. Reborn into a higher caste
D. Reborn into a lower caste
C. Reborn into a higher caste
This leader was known as one of the most influential kings India has ever seen. He was credited with converting from Hinduism to Buddhism and ending war. He promoted Buddhist expansion by sending monks to surrounding territories to share the teachings of the Buddha.
A. Ashoka
B. Siddhartha Gautama
C. Chandra Gupta Maurya
D. Brahman
A. Ashoka
How did the civil service system benefit the Han dynasty?
A. Rich families bought government positions.
B. Jobs went to people with family businesses.
C. The wisest scholars became government workers.
D. The people chosen by the emperor got the best jobs.
C. The wisest scholars became government workers.