WHI.4 - Classical Civilizations Review

Which of the following is a characteristic of Buddhism?

• Sacred texts include the Vedas

• Believe in the Four Noble Truths

• Strict social class system

• Major religion of India today

Which empire is associated with Asoka?

• Persian Empire

• Mauryan Empire

• Gupta Empire

• Egyptian Empire

Which civilization contributed silk, paper, and porcelain to the world?

• Egyptian

• Persian

• Chinese

• Mesopotamian

Which statement is true about Hinduism?

• Hindus believe in many forms of one God.

• Hindus believe in one form of Brahma.

• Brahma is the protector God of Hinduism.

• Brahma represents the cycle of reincarnation.

What was the purpose of the Great Wall?

• To establish boundaries for the Chinese civilization

• To build a temple for the Chinese people

• To provide protection from invaders

• To create a trade route between the Aryans and China

In India, what name was used to describe the rigid class system?

• Eight Fold Path

• Aryan System

• Mandate of Heaven

• Caste System

Which concept refers to the belief in a cycle of life, death, and rebirth into a new body?

• Karma

• Reincarnation

• Vedas

• Caste

Which river was most important to classical China?

• Huang He River

• Nile River

• Tigris River

• Indus River

Which empire practiced Zoroastrianism?

• Phoenicia

• Egypt

• Nubia

• Persia

What is the best description of the following features?

Indian Ocean

Himalayas

Hindu-Kush

• Physical barriers that protect Persia

• Physical barriers that protect India

• Physical barriers that protect Japan

• Physical barriers that protect China