Classical Asian Empires Rapid Review

(8) Which of the following is considered an official in government bureaucracy?

• soldier
• king or queen
• priest
• civil service

1) 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.

Which ancient site is this?

A)B)C)D)

• The Pyramids

• The Parthenon

• The Colosseum

• The Great Wall

· paper

· tea

· gunpowder

· compass

What would be the BEST title for this list?

• Important Contributions of India

• Important Contributions of Japan

• Important Contributions of Korea

• Important Contributions of China

A ruler could lose the "mandate of heaven" if he or she

A)B)C).D)

• became immoral or unjust.

• did not convert to Buddhism.

• did not pass the civil service exam

• were not the firstborn son or daughter.

The Roman Empire and Han China were similar in that...

• they both had a state sponsored religion that helped them to govern.

• they both used a strong centralized government to control a large area.

• they both controlled part of modern day Iran at the height of their power.

• they both attempted to remain isolated in order to maintain cultural unity.

How did the Silk Road contribute to the development of classical civilizations such as China, Persia, India, and Arabia?

• The Silk Road provided employment opportunities across many civilizations as it was being constructed.

• The Silk Road promoted a cultural exchange between China and the West and helped spread Chinese inventions.

• The Silk Road helped to strengthen military protection for these ancient civilizations by creating a network of walls.

• The Silk Road promoted travel for the masses among these civilizations. Men, women, and children began exploring the world.

How was India a significant, geographic portion of the Silk Road trading network?

• India’s geographic isolation allowed goods and cultures to remain rare and stay in high demand.

• India’s location along the Atlantic Ocean provided a resting stop for travelers between Africa and China.

• India’s geographic location made it a connector of commercial and cultural exchange between the lands of the east and the west.

• India was the link between China and the Pacific Ocean, so travel through India was required for the Chinese to trade with lands in Africa and Europe.

Trade network that connected China through the Middle East and into the Roman Empire.

• Silk Road
• Columbian Exchange
• Trans-Siberian
• Triangular Trade

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Confucianism?

• Political system in which the army would control labor.
• Primary system of ethics
• Recommended obedience and respect to all superiors.
• Believed leaders should not be greedy or selfish.