Classical Civilizations 1
In China, the development of civil service examinations and a belief in filial piety reflect the influence of…
A. Buddhism
B. Confucianism
C. Jainism
D. Shinto
B. Confucianism
Which belief is most closely associated with the teachings of Buddhism?
A. People can overcome their selfish desires by following the Eightfold Path.
B. Followers must fast during Ramadan.
C. Believers must follow the Ten Commandments.
D. People are born into a specific caste.
A. People can overcome their selfish desires by following the Eightfold Path.
The Buddha believed that suffering is caused by…
A. Attachment to the things of this world.
B. Demons.
C. Spending money foolishly.
D. Not living according to the will and laws of God.
A. Attachment to the things of this world.
(322-185 B.C.) Hindu empire established in India. Emperor Ashoka converted to Buddhism and improved roads, built hospitals, and encouraged education.
Mauryan Empire
The Silk Road was a…
A. The road that wound through Japan, the first area of the world to produce silk.
B. Trade route between the Roman Empire and China that ran through India.
C. Great wall three thousand miles long.
D. Road covered in silk that only the king could travel upon.
B. Trade route between the Roman Empire and China that ran through India.
The caste system in India was characterized by…
A. The right of people to choose their occupations.
B. A lack of social mobility.
C. Equality between men and women.
D. Toleration for various religious beliefs.
B. A lack of social mobility.
Which belief is shared by both Hindus and Buddhists?
A. Material wealth is a sign of blessing from the gods.
B. The soul is reborn after death.
C. People should pray five times a day.
D. Everyone should have the same social status.
B. The soul is reborn after death.
In which belief system are the Upanishads a collection of religious writings that discuss the ideas about right and wrong?
A. Buddhism
B. Hinduism
C. Judaism
D. Islam
B. Hinduism
(320-550) An empire in India characterized by peace, prosperity, and trade. Often referred to as the Golden Age of Hindu Culture
Gupta Empire
The Zhou dynasty claimed it ruled China because…
A. The Mongols feared it.
B. Zhou ancestors had chosen it.
C. It had an army of artists.
D. It had the Mandate of Heaven.
D. It had the Mandate of Heaven.
Which type of geographic feature served as a barrier that protected ancient China but through which the Aryans found a route to ancient India?
A. Deserts
B. Rivers
C. Mountains
D. Plateaus
C. Mountains
One way in which Confucian teachings, the Ten Commandments, and the Eightfold Path in Buddhism were all similar was that they…
A. Affirmed belief in one God.
B. Provided codes for moral behavior.
C. Established equality between men and women.
D. Promoted polytheism.
B. Provided codes for moral behavior.
___ is generally considered to be the greatest ruler in the history of India.
A. Sudras
B. Chandragupta Maurya
C. Mahatma Gandhi
D. Ashoka
D. Ashoka
(1027-256 B.C.) Rulers justified their rule as the Mandate of Heaven -- if a ruler was selfish and ruthless, Heaven would overthrow him.
Zhou Dynasty.
Who were the Aryans?
A. The first religious leaders of India.
B. Indo-European nomadic peoples who created a new Indian society.
C. The distant relatives of the Harappans.
D. Founder of Buddhism.
B. Indo-European nomadic peoples who created a new Indian society.
How were the collapses of the Roman Empire and the Han Dynasty similar?
A. In both societies, city-dwellers relied extensively on slavery.
B. Christian teachings made both societies less warlike.
C. Both societies faced pressure from outside invaders.
D. Both emperors were replaced by democratically elected governments.
C. Both societies faced pressure from outside invaders.
Which religion is most closely associated with self-denial, mediation, the Four Noble Truths, and nirvana?
A. Hinduism
B. Judaism
C. Christianity
D. Buddhism
D. Buddhism
Which of the following factors applies to the fall the Roman and Han Empires?
A. A large gap between the rich and poor.
B. Low supplies of gold and silver.
C. The hiring of mercenaries.
D. Programs redistributing land among people.
A. A large gap between the rich and poor.
(221-206 B.C.) Shih Huang-di became China’s first emperor. He unified China, built roads and canals, and constructed the Great Wall to protect his empire.
Qin Dynasty.
India’s ___ was created by the Aryans.
A. Caste system
B. Educational system
C. Music
D. Sewer system
A. Caste system
Which accomplishments are most closely associated with the Gupta Empire?
A. Use of the Sanskrit language and development of the concept of zero.
B. Establishment of Pax Mongolia and founding of a Chinese dynasty.
C. Defeat of the Roman Empire and adoption of Christianity.
D. Adoption of democracy and construction of the Pantheon.
A. Use of the Sanskrit language and development of the concept of zero.
Which belief system, which included karma and the worship of several gods, was and still is the dominant religion in India?
A. Hinduism
B. Christianity
C. Islam
D. Buddhism
A. Hinduism
Who preserved Hindu traditions, produced fine poems and drama, and made advances in math, science and medicine?
A. Han Dynasty
B. Greek city-states
C. Persian Empire
D. Gupta Empire
D. Gupta Empire
(206 B.C.-220 A.D.) Invented paper and lead-glazed ceramics, gave examinations to candidates for imperial service, and increased trade over the Silk Road.
Han Dynasty.
The Han Dynasty and the Roman Empire were similar in that both…
A. Established free-market economies.
B. Encouraged democratic ideals.
C. Created classless societies.
D. Developed extensive trade networks.
D. Developed extensive trade networks.