West Africa

In what country did Buddhism originate?

• Japan

• India

• Korea

• Thailand

Which statement best describes the relationship between the spread of Buddhism and the statues shown in source 2?

• the statues show that Buddhists acquired great wealth.

• The statues show that Buddhism was influenced by other religions from Asia.

• The statues show that Buddhists respected their monarchs.

• The statues show that Buddhism was adopted by people throughout Aisa.

Which statement best explains how China was affected by the spread of Buddhism?

• The presence of Buddhism lengthened periods of peace in China.

• The teachings of Buddhism were rejected in public statements by chinese leaders.

• The presence of Buddhism weakend the political authority of Chinese dynasties.

• The teachings of Buddhism created a more democratic society in China.

Which statement best describes the spread of Buddhism to new regions?

• Buddhism was introduced by foreign merchants and adopted by local people.

• Buddhism caused regional populations to migrate and be replaced by more powerful people.

• Buddhism forced local populations to give up their religious and cultural beliefs.

• Buddhism had little impact on most people and remained a religion only for the wealthy.

Which geographic feature most likely influenced the development of the Zhou Dynasty?

• the mountains provided resources that could be traded with neighboring kingdoms.

• the rivers provided transportation routes that supported the growth of cities.

• the rocky landscape provided building materials for homes that kept people safe.

• the deserts provided a protective barrier that prevented invasions from the south.

Which philosophy was shared by early Zhou kings and Confucianism?

• society should focus on farming using basic technology.

• skilled workers should receive high pay to produce quality goods.

• the people should follow the rules of society to maintain peace

• the government should control the people by using force.

Which Chinese invention most helped the Zhou Dynasty to expand in size?

• cast iron, which was used to make weapons used to fight in wars.

• bronze vessels, which stored agricultural goods and valuable items.

• compasses, which allow sailors to navigate the world around them

• copper coins, which encouraged merchants to start bartering goods.

Which principles were encouraged by the Zhou Dynasty to maintain the economic system in China? choose two

• creating a society without strict laws and rules.

• rejecting a system that used coins as currency

• accepting the established social structure

• studying philosphies that emphasized individual rights

• developing agricultural methods that improved productivity

Which statement explains the most likely reason why the Zhou Dynasty ruled China longer than other dynasties did?

• Economic systems ensured that most people became wealthy.

• religious systems maintained a strict social structure.

• legal systems guareanteed jury trials for people accused of crimes

• government systems efficiently managed the large kingdom.

Which statement explains why people most likely migrated to the West African kingdoms of Mali?

• it was located near large mountain ranges that prevented attacks.

• it was located near major waterways and important natural resources.

• it was located in the center of the African continent, which made travel easier.

• it was located in an African desert, which made growing and selling crops easy.