Knowledge: Early Asian Civilizations Review

​MASTERMIND:

Q2 Asian Civilizations​

​Part I:

Easy Round (1 pt.)​

Multiple Choice

Which ancient civilization is also known as the "Cradle of Civilization"?

• Egypt

• Indus Valley

• China

• Mesopotamia

Multiple Choice

Which ancient civilization was known for being isolated from other major civilizations while still maintaining ethnic and religious diversity?

• oceans

• Achieving enlightenment ends the cycle of suffering

• Traded along the Silk Road

• Chinese

Multiple Choice

In which empires did the beliefs of Hinduism and Buddhism originate?

• Egypt

• India

• Chinese

• Persia

Multiple Choice

Which belief system calls for the continuous search for enlightenment?

• Animism

• Buddhism

• Christianity

• Islam

Multiple Choice

What river was the Ancient Indus Valley Civilization built around?

• Indus River

• Tigris River

• Yellow River

• Nile River

​Part II:

Average Round (3 pts.)

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Multiple Choice

Why is Hammurabi's Code considered a famous system of laws?

• Because it is one of the earliest written set of laws, therefore serves as a basis for the modern laws

• Because it led directly to the development of democracy

• Because it had such lenient punishments

• Because it was considered unfair, causing people to rebel in the world's first insurrection

Multiple Choice

What was the legacy from which the Gupta Empire was most notably remembered?

• Trading along the Silk Road

• Finding answers to his questions about human life

• Flourishing of Hindu culture

• Preservation of power

Multiple Choice

In India, which aspect of society has been most heavily influenced by religious beliefs, tradition, and the division of labour?

• Community

• Government

• Marriage & Family life

• Social Class (Caste System)

Multiple Choice

Which statement describes the relationship between China and the Middle East in the 8th century A.D.?

• Finding ways to eliminate human suffering

• Traded along the Silk Road

• Practicing non-violence and giving up worldly desires

• Rigid implementation of social classification

Multiple Choice

According to the mandate of heaven...

• Only the nobles could serve in the government.

• People could go to heaven if they ask assistance from their dead ancestors.

• The heavens have already arranged the changing dynasties.

• Only good leaders have been given the right to rule by heaven.

​Part III:

Difficult Round (5 pts.)

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Multiple Choice

Which sequence of events shows how Mesopotamia developed?

• -People formed divisions of labor.

  -The population grew.

  -Agriculture was the basis of the society.

• -People built cities.

  -People grew crops.

  -People built canals

• -People made laws.

  -People moved to villages and cities.

  -People lived where crops could grow.

• -People settled where crops could grow.

  -The population grew.

  -Villages and cities formed.

Multiple Choice

The knowledge of iron making of the Hittites is important because...

• This is the reason why European civilizations allied with them.

• This made them wealthy, as iron was in-demand from their neighbouring civilizations.

• Their military weapons were made of this, that is why they were able to dominate West Asia.

• Their sturdy tools were made of iron, which made other civilizations envy them.

Multiple Choice

The Phoenicians were called the carriers of civilization because...

• They were instruments to the development of civilizations.`

• As they traded goods, they also learned and passed on the cultures of the civilization they interacted with.

• Their main business was to provide transportation to tourists.

• They exchanged the goods of different civilizations.

Multiple Choice

If the dynastic cycle will be closely examined, it shows that...

• All dynasties started in peace and ended in disorder.

• Trade brought economic prosperity to dynasties.

• Only a few dynasties invaded territories outside of China.

• Only the nobles held high government positions.

Multiple Choice

All the following are related to Confucian philosophies, except for one:

• Achieving balance in all things is the main goal of man.

• Government officials should be role models to their subjects.

• An orderly society can be achieved if people accomplish their responsibilities.

• All children must show obedience and respect to their parents.