World History Semester 1 Exam, part 4

When the Aryan people arrived in India, they:

• created the Harappan civilization.

• destroyed the Indian caste system.

• got rid of the Sanskrit language.

• set up a religion based on the Vedas.

Historians have learned about the Shang dynasty's written language by studying:

• jade and silk art used in religious rituals.

• bronze weapons used by soldiers.

• government documents printed with ink.

• religious messages carved on oracle bones.

One of the major accomplishments of the Shang dynasty was:

• providing government help to people in need.

• ending the flooding of the Chang Jiang river.

• isolating China from the rest of the world.

• developing a monotheistic religion in China.

Which statement best completes the diagram based on the Zhou dynasty's understanding of the Mandate of Heaven?

• China is conquered by a foreign leader.

• The richest person in China becomes the leader.

• Different groups fight to replace the leader.

• A Chinese oracle chooses a new leader.

Which statement best completes the diagram based on the Zhou dynasty's understanding of the Mandate of Heaven?

• China becomes unstable and its people feel unsafe.

• China is isolated from the rest of the world.

• China is conquered by a foreign power.

• China becomes wealthy and powerful.

What was one reason the Mauryan Empire was able to control almost all of the Indian subcontinent?

• It had help from Alexander the Great.

• It separated itself from the rest of the world.

• It built an extremely large army.

• it forced its people to become Buddhists.

Why did Indian art and culture thrive under the rule of the Mauryan Empire?

• The empire experienced few major conflicts in its territory.

• The empire formed a partnership with Alexander the Great.

• The empire's leaders forced their subjects to practice Buddhism.

• The empire established the first schools for artists.

What was one major achievement during the Gupta Empire's golden age?

• Allowing citizens to elect their leaders

• Giving women equal rights to men

• Setting up trade routes with the Americas

• Creating advanced architecture

During its golden age, the Gupta Empire was known for:

• destroying the armies of Alexander the Great.

• promoting Jainism over all other religions.

• producing great works of art.

• conquering more territory than the Mauryan Empire.

One of China's main achievements during the Han dynasty was:

• sending troops to attack parts of Europe.

• destroying the belief system of Legalism.

• cutting off China from all foreign trade.

• building ships that could travel long distances.