Grade 8 Post Test 2 Review_2024

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Which factor most determined the caste to which a person belonged in ancient India?

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family into which one was born

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Under the caste system of ancient India, which group had the highest status? Options: Sudras, who served as farmers; Brahmans, who served as priests; Vaisyas, who served as merchants; Kshatriyas, who served as warriors.

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Brahmans, who served as priests

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How was Buddhism introduced into China during the Han dynasty?

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Missionaries entered over the Silk Road.

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Which occupation would be placed highest on this pyramid? Options: farmer, jeweler, military leader, religious teacher

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religious teacher

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Which pair of answers correctly describes the effects of the Silk Road on Europe and Asia? Options: 1) Paper production was established in Europe. 2) Islam became the primary religion in Asia. 1) New spices were introduced to Europe. 2) The practice of Buddhism was expanded in Asia. 1) Investments in banking were reduced in Europe. 2) Tea and jade were traded in Asia. 1) Threats of piracy were reduced in Europe. 2) A system of writing was developed in Asia.

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New spices were introduced to Europe. The practice of Buddhism was expanded in Asia.

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What was one result of European merchants trading along the Silk Road? Options: the expansion of democratic governments, the development of modern banking practices, the diffusion of cultural ideas, the spread of mapmaking skills

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the diffusion of cultural ideas

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Which letter on the map shows where the Shang dynasty was located?

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C

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What message did Confucius have for leaders in ancient China?

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Lead by example.

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People today can learn about the life and ideas of the ancient Chinese philosopher Confucius in which source? Options: the Iliad, the Qur'an, the Analects, the Upanishads

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the Analects

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What information is written on these pillar edicts?

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messages and instructions from Ashoka