World History 8 Comp Review--BASIS Ahwatukee

Which tradition offered increased opportunities for women? 

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

• Legalism

• Daoism/Taoism

What teachings was the Civil Service Exam System based upon?

• Confucianism

• Buddhism

• Legalism

• Daoism/Taoism

Compared to other civilizations in the Classical Era, why was Han China unique?

• The society was patriarchal

• Slave holding determined the wealthy in society

• The caste system defined the social structure

• Government officials were granted their status based on education

“For the sake of the preservation of this entire creation, Purusha, the exceedingly magnificent one, assigned separate duties to the classes which had sprung from his mouth, arms, thighs, and feet.”

The passage above most reflects which of the following cultural traditions?

• The Daoist emphasis on the balance between humans and nature 

• Buddha’s teaching about the search for enlightenment 

• The concept of caste in Hinduism 

• Confucius’ teaching on social harmony 

“And what, O priests, is the noble truth of the path leading to the end of misery? It is…right belief, right resolve, right speech, right behavior, right occupation, right effort, right contemplation, and right concentration.” 

The excerpt above describes a teaching of which religion?

• Daoism

• Hinduism

• Confucianism

• Buddhism

Which of the following is an accurate similarity between the Roman and Han Empires?

• Geographical proximity to the Mediterranean. 

• The use of divine or supernatural sanctions to justify the rule of emperors.

• The implementation of laws that demanded persecution of citizens belonging to minority faiths.

• Both were heavily multiethnic empires that struggled to culturally unite diverse citizen populations.

In what way were the governing practices of the Han and Roman empires similar?

• Both used Confucianism as the state ideology

• Both used a codified system of law based on equality

• Both used local administration to govern provinces

• Both used citizenship to help unify their empire

Why did Buddhism diminish in India after the Classical Era? 

• Buddhism was far too similar to Hinduism to be distinguished.

• Indians came to think of Buddhism as a Chinese religion and rejected it.

• Unlike Hinduism, it was not appreciated for its lack of major rituals and ceremonies.

• Hinduism absorbed aspects of Buddhism, negating a need for a separate religious tradition.

Which of the following best explains why Christianity gained state support in Rome during the 300s?

• It provided merchants with the opportunity to make more money.

• The growing popularity of Christianity provided a method for unifying the empire.

• Lack of patriarchy within Christianity offered women the ability to acquire more political power. 

• Germanic invaders forced the conversion of Christianity on conquered peoples.

Which of the following best explains why Buddhism gained use and popularity upon its arrival to China at the end of the Han Dynasty? 

• There was a lack of confidence in the Chinese government which weakened the influence of Confucianism.

• Buddhism was a completely new religious tradition and had only recently emerged in India.

• Buddhism was given strong state support in the 600-800s. 

• Travel along the Silk Roads had become unsafe and promoted a change in philosophies.