Social Studies

The caste system in India was used for what purpose?

• to ensure that all people had an adequate income

• to prevent the rich from taking too much power

• to provide social control and conformity according to one’s birth

• to draft a military capable of defending India from Mongol invasion

The purpose of the The Great Wall of China, as originally constructed by the Qin Dynasty, was to

• prevent immigration.

• prevent foreign invasion.

• show the greatness of the emperor.

• divide the empire into rival states.

What impact did Emperor Asoka's conversion to Buddhism have on India in the 3rd century BCE?

• Muslims resisted, causing a civil war

• many Hindus fled in fear of their lives

• Alexander the Great converted to Buddhism

• it brought a period of non-violence and toleration

Which of these religions originated in Japan?

• Buddhism

• Confucianism

• Islam

• Shinto

Early Japanese architecture, government structure, and language were all influenced MOST by

• China.

• Korea.

• Shinto missionaries.

• Confucian missionaries.

This structure is associated with what religion?

• Buddhism

• Hinduism

• Islam

• Shinto

The Silk Road is MOST associated with

• Africa.

• Eurasia.

• Europe.

• India.

Which ancient site is this?

• The Pyramids

• The Parthenon

• The Colosseum

• The Great Wall

What would be the BEST title for this list?

· paper

· tea

· gunpowder

· compass

• Important Contributions of India

• Important Contributions of Japan

• Important Contributions of Korea

• Important Contributions of China

Which of these statements is an example of why India can be considered a land of cultural diversity?

• Both Buddhism and Hinduism originated there.

• The country is rural but with major urban areas.

• It achieved independence following World War II.

• Society has traditionally embraced all classes of people.