Hinduism & Buddhism
The Gupta & Chola Dynasties
Song Dynasty China
Korea, Vietnam, Japan
Fun Category / Miscellaneous
100

This religion had no specific founder.

Hinduism

100

What dynasty developed the concept of zero and the Arabic/Hindu numerals we use.

The Gupta

100

What dynasty controlled more land: the Tang or the Song?

the Tang

100

What did Korea borrow from China?

Chinese characters, civil service exams, Buddhism, Confucianism

100

What Asian country was never successfully conquered by China?

Japan

200

This was the goal of Buddhism

To attain enlightenment/nirvana and not be reborn.

200

What dynasty created the Rajarajeswara Temple?

The Chola

200

What was one invention of the Song dynasty?

Paper currency, cast iron and steel, movable type

200

Who had the more powerful emperor: Japan or China?

China

200

Which East Asian country is on a peninsula?

Korea

300

This was the place where Buddhism was founded

India

300

What dynasty created the Kallanai dam?

Chola

300

How did the Civil Service exams differ between the Tang and Song dynasties?

In the Song, more people could take it; under the Tang only aristocrats could take it.
300

Who did the Vietnamese build temples to, because they led resistance against the Chinese Han dynasty?

The Trung Sisters: Trung Trac and Trung Nhi

300

Which East Asian country is an archipelago?

Japan

400

This was the second highest caste in India

The warriors / Kshaitrya

400

What did the Chola demand of the peoples they conquered?

Tribute

400

What philosophy did you have to study to pass a civil service exam?

Confucianism

400

What were the three teachings in Vietnam?

Confucianism, Daoism, and Buddhism

400

What Disney movie relates to Rapunzel?

Tangled

500

This was the highest caste in India

The Brahmins (Priests/Scholars)

500

What form of government was used in the Chola?

Democracy - every household had one vote

500

Who did the Song make a deal with and what did they give them?

The Jurchens: tribute - silk and silver

500

Who had real power in Japan (not the emperor)?

The shogun (military general)

500

What Disney princess had a pet tiger named Rajah?

Jasmine