Which of the following items is durable?
A. a crystal vase B. a glass Christmas ornament
C. a wooden chair
C. a wooden chair is durable- it is strong and made to last;
(a vase and a glass ornament are fragile and can easily be broken)
100
This is a celebration very important to Hindus.
Diwali or Chinese New Year?
Diwali
100
Which religion teaches that there are many gods and goddesses?
Hinduism
100
True or False: Confucius was born to rich parents who loved him very much.
False. Confucius was poor. His father died when Confucius was very young.
100
Name one of five things that civilizations have.
Farming,
Cities,
Writing,
Leaders,
Religion
200
What is another word that means holy, or important to people in the practice of their religion?
A. sacred B. fertile C. unjust
A. sacred
200
Fireworks are set off to chase away evil spirits.
Diwali or Chinese New Year?
Chinese New Year
200
Which religion was started by a wealthy prince who left his rich life behind to find answers to the suffering he saw in the world.
Buddhism
200
True or False:
Confucius thought that only rich people should get an education.
False. Confucius thought both rich and poor should get an education.
200
Mohenjo-daro, an ancient city of India, was built near what river?
Indus River
300
The Brahman thought it was ________ for the tiger to eat him.
A. common B. unjust C. remarkable
unjust; The Brahman thought it was unjust, or unfair, for the tiger to eat him.
300
During this Festival of Lights, people light small oil lamps called diyas (DEE-yahs)
Diwali or Chinese New Year?
Diwali
300
The Ganges River is a holy place to which religion?
Hinduism. The Hindus believe that the river is home to the goddess Ganga.
300
True or False:
Confucius grew up during a time of peace in China.
False. Confucius grew up during a time of war and hardships in China.
300
Ancient Chinese cities grew up around two very important Rivers. Name one of these two rivers.
The Yellow River,
The Yangtze River
400
The Brahman followed all the rules of his religion. He was
A. prosperous B. distracted C. pious
C. pious The Brahman was a pious, or religious, man.
400
People like to spend time with family. They share food and treats.
Diwali or Chinese New Year?
Both!
400
Which religion does not have a God or gods?
Buddhism
400
True or False:
Confucius thought that people should treat others the way they would like to be treated.
True. This is the Golden Rule.
400
Cities were built along rivers because flood waters left behind fertile soil. What does "fertile" mean?
rich in nutrients; good soil for growing crops
500
The little girl couldn't wait for her birthday to come.
She was __________ for her party
A. eager B. unjust C. contrary
A. eager The girl was eager, or excited, for her party
500
Red is considered a lucky color.
Dragons are lucky too!
Diwali or Chinese New Year?
Chinese New Year
500
Reincarnation is the belief that animals and people have souls that can be born again in the body of another person or animal many times before it is freed. Which religion believes in reincarnation?
Hinduism
500
True or False:
The ideas of Confucius were written down by his followers and are still taught to this very day.
True
500
People learned to dig irrigation canals. How did irrigation canals help cities develop?
Irrigation canals brought the water where it was needed. Irrigation canals also helped control flooding.