WH Review 7

Sanskrit was the language of ancient

• Russia.

• Japan.

• India.

• China

The caste known as Sudras included the

• untouchables.

• priests.

• merchants and traders.

• servants and serfs.

Where did Hinduism originate?

• Japan

• Africa

• India

• China

What group was at the top of the Indian caste system?

• Sudras

• Brahmans

• rulers

• merchants

What religion believes that Brahman, the world soul, permeates the universe?

• Shintoism

• Hinduism

• Confucianism

• Taoism

Both Hindus and Buddhists believe that man can achieve eternal peace if

• he follows the Eightfold Path.

• he places faith in nirvana.

• his caste is blessed by Brahman.

• his good works outweigh his bad.

Who established the Mauryan Empire?

• Tamerlane

• Chandragupta

• Asoka

• Jimmu Tenno

Which Indian ruler promoted Buddhism in India and sent missionaries to spread Buddhism in Asia?

• Gupta

• Siddhartha

• Asoka

• Kalidasa

India’s empire that was the most prosperous in all aspects was the

• Gupta

• Yuan.

• Mughal.

• Mauryan.

The goal of a learned Chinese man was a career in

• religious service.

• education.

• government.

• the military.