Ancient Asia Review

Along what river did China's earliest civilizations develop?

• Huang He (Yellow)

• Indus

• Yangtze

• Nile

What is the name for the system of rise and fall of Chinese ruling families?

• Dynastic Cycle

• Mandate of Heaven

• Dynastic Change

• Mandate of Dynasties

What religion was spread to China on the Silk Road?

• Christianity

• Buddhism

• Islam

• Hinduism

What was the main message of Daoism?

• People should use laws to create order in society.

• People should set a good example to others.

• People should live in harmony or balance with nature.

• People should avoid contact with others.

Why did Emperor Qin want to build the wall?

• Protect China from invaders

• Keep his citizens busy

• Punish criminals

• To amaze people

Siddhartha Gautama is most associated with which religion?

• Hinduism

• Zoroastrianism

• Buddhism

• Judaism

The Vedas and the Upanishads are sacred writings of -

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

• Judaism

• Zoroastrianism

Respect for elders, Civil service examinations, and Ancestor worship are all characteristics of which society?

• Ancient China

• Persian Empire

• Mauryan Empire

• Gupta Empire

Which of the following is NOT a representation of Yin and Yang?

• Dark and light

• Finding balance

• Universal opposites

• Good versus Evil

What is the most important work of Confucian?

• The Torah

• The Analects

• Hammurabi's Code

• The Vedas