Unit 2 Quiz - China & India

Which statement best explains the influence of geography on the development of the Indus Valley Civilization?

• Most major cities were located along coastal areas.

• Towns and cities were located near major rivers.

• Most small towns were located along mountain ranges.

• Towns and cities were located in desert areas.

In ancient China, the rivers flooded each year in June.  How did the annual flooding affect the ancient Chinese?

• The flood waters contaminated the soil and make it unsuitable for farming

• The flood waters ruined all the crops the Chinese planted each year.

• The flood waters destroyed all houses, and the Chinese had to rebuild everything each year.

• The flood waters left silt on the farmland, which provided nutrients for the soil. 

Archaeologists have discovered stone seals from the Indus River Valley civilization in both Israel and Iraq.

What is the most common theory for how these seals came to be located in the Indus River Valley?

• Severe weather caused the seals to be carried across the ocean.

• The seals were stole by invaders and hidden in other lands.

• Merchants from the Indus River Valley traded with merchants from the Middle East.

• The people of the Indus River Valley eventually migrated to modern-day Israel and Iraq.

Which of the following is a characteristic of Confucianism?

• Strict laws and harsh punishment are needed to control society

• Following the rules of society helps to maintain peace

• People are generally self-interested and not capable of governing themselves

• Returning to nature is essential to finding balance in life and government

Use the chart to answer the question.The flow chart shows one way a civilization in a favorable location could develop.  Which of these best completes the flow chart?

• Move to another location

• Specialize in various crafts

• Conquer neighboring cities

• Increase size of farms

How would Confucius (founder of Confucianism) characterize an ideal ruler?

• An ideal ruler would be an example of goodness for his subjects

• An ideal ruler would rule with an iron fist and be feared by his subjects

• An ideal ruler would allow every citizens' voice to be heard in government

• An ideal ruler would lead people by strict laws and punishments. 

?????? - is a religion that began and mostly stayed in India. It supported the caste system and followers seek to be reunited with Brahmin.

• Buddhism

• Hinduism

• Judaism

• Islam

?????? - is a religion that began in India but spread throughout Asia. Followers seek enlightenment.

• Buddhism

• Hinduism

• Judaism

• Islam

Hinduism is a ___________ religion that existed mainly in India.

• Non-theistic

• Monotheistic

• Polytheistic

• Agnostic

____________ helped the people of China to accept the change in dynasties.

• Legalism

• The Mandate of Heaven

• The Book of The Dead

• Trade