Unit 2 Review

Front

Which Indian emperor spread Buddhism through missionaries and pillars inscribed with edicts?

Back

Ashoka

Front

Which empire controlled most of the Indian subcontinent around 260 BC?

Back

Mauryan

Front

The Gupta Empire is best remembered for advances in—

Back

Astronomy, medicine, and mathematics

Front

The Han Dynasty is most closely associated with which innovation?

Back

Paper

Front

The “civil service examination” system in China was based on—

Back

Confucian teachings

Front

Which Chinese philosophy emphasized strict laws and harsh punishments?

Back

Legalism

Front

Which geographic feature most isolated China from early contact with the rest of the world? Options: Himalaya Mountains, Gobi Desert, Pacific Ocean, Yellow River

Back

Gobi Desert

Front

Which leader expanded the Persian Empire and allowed conquered peoples to keep their customs?

Back

Cyrus the Great

Front

Darius I is best remembered for—

Back

Standardized coinage and the Royal Road

Front

Zoroastrianism was the main religion of which empire?

Back

Persian