East Asian History Content Quiz 2

What ancient civilization existed in the Indus River Valley around 2500 BCE? It was the first one there.

• Mesopotamian Civilization & Sumer

• Harappan Civilization 

• Egyptian Civilization 

• Greek Civilization 

Regarding the Jomon Period in Japan. They were...

• An agrarian society

• A bunch of smart ones

• Hunter-gatherers with pottery skills

• Hunters with great pottery skills

Erlitou and Anyang: These archaeological sites are associated with which ancient Chinese dynasty?

• Shang Dynasty

• Han Dynasty

• Zhou Dynasty

• Qin Dynasty

What is the name of the ancient Indian religion that believes in reincarnation, karma, and dharma?

• Indian religion

• Sikhism

• Hinduism

• Jainism

In Buddhism, who is "The Enlightened One"?

• Confucius 

• Laozi

• Ashoka

• Siddhartha Gautama 

Cycle of birth, death, and rebirth until they reach enlightenment?

• Karma

• Dharma

• Reincarnation

• Moksha

What is the term for the belief that your actions in this life affect your future lives?

• Karma

• Nirvana

• Dharma

• Reincarnation

In Hinduism, what is the term for one's duty or moral obligations based on their caste and stage of life?

• Karma

• Nirvana

• Dharma

• Moksha

What is the ultimate goal of Buddhism, representing the end of suffering and rebirth?

• Karma

• Nirvana

• Reincarnation

• Moksha

In ancient China, what concept justified the ruler's authority by claiming they were chosen by the gods to rule?

• Mandate of Heaven 

• Divine Right 

• Imperial Decree 

• Confucius