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Which of these developments helped Buddhism spread into China in the Han Dynasty?

• the creation of the silk roads

• the building of the Great Wall

• the growth of the civil service

• China's expansion into Korea

At the height of its power around 250 BCE, which empire controlled the shaded area?

• the Safavid Empire

• the Mughal Empire

• the Gupta Empire

• the Maurya Empire

Characteristics of the Mandate of Heaven

-The right to rule is granted by Heaven

- Just leaders have divine authority

-Unjust leaders lose divine authority

Which event BEST shows an application of this concept?

• the creation of a civil service

• the founding of a new dynasty

• the practice of a new religion

• the adoption of a written law code

Which statement describes the most significant way that the Silk Roads influenced economic interactions in multiple world regions?

• Mongol armies conquered an empire in Asia

• Italian cities controlled trade in Europe.

• Persian troops conquered new territory in Asia.

• Chinese goods became available in Europe.

Under which dynasty did the Mandate of Heaven become an important factor in Chinese government and society?

• the Tang dynasty

• the Zhou dynasty

• the Qin dynasty

• the Han dynasty

Use the graphic organizer to answer the question.

• the Agricultural Revolution

• the Eightfold Path

• the Mandate of Heaven

• the Great Schism

Which BEST describes the most important virtue in Confucianism?

• showing unending devotion to parents and family

• following the way of nature

• carrying out religious rituals and duties

• ending suffering by overcoming selfish desires

Which belief system are the "Eightfold Path" and the "Four Noble Truths" part of?

• Hinduism

• Confucianism

• Taoism

• Buddhism

Which Chinese political philosophy is based upon the "five relationships," including father-son and husband-wife?

• Confucianism

• Daoism

• Maoism

• Legalism

The Indian emperor Asoka is known for basing many decisions on

• fear of his enemies

• reports from spies

• Buddhist principles

• Greek philosophy