Unit 3 Part Two Review

Which of the following best describes Indian culture during the rule of the Gupta Empire?

• A. Buddhist traditions dominated, while Hindu customs were viewed unfavorably.

• B. Hindu culture flourished with many works of art and literature being produced.

• C. Cultural pursuits were prohibited so people could spend their time in meditation.

• D. Indian scholars were persecuted by political leaders who felt threatened by their ideas.

Which belief system gained prominence in India during the Mauryan Empire?

• F. Buddhism

• G. Hinduism

• H. Christianity

• J. Confucianism

Why did Emperor Qin Shi Huangdi adopt a legalist philosophy of governing after gaining power in China?

• A. He wanted peasants to abandon their Buddhist practices and customs.

• B. He understood that filial piety along with duty to society was very important.

• C. He believed that strong laws and punishments would bring about social order.

• D. He wanted to speed up the rebuilding of the military after defeating the Zhou.

How did the Han Dynasty create a centralized government and complex bureaucracy in China?

• F. Elected groups of twenty families were chosen to serve as advisers to the emperor.

• G. Laws were passed restricting the size of the government and the number of officials.

• H. A system of civil services exams was established for the selection of government officials.

• J. A series of civil wars was fought, and victorious generals became governors in the provinces.

The Dynastic Cycle of China. A new dynasty restores peace, rebuilds infrastructure, and restores lands to peasants. After successive generations, the new dynasty becomes the aging dynasty. The aging dynasty neglects duties and ignores corruption and imposes heavy taxes. The aging dynasty faces major problems such as famine, invasion, and peasant revolts. Which of the following is the correct outcome?

• A. A new dynasty raises taxes for new construction projects.

• B. A new dynasty claims the mandate of heaven and takes control.

• C. The aging dynasty lowers taxes and appoints a new family to rule.

• D. The aging dynasty replaces the emperor with a new military general.

Advances in mathematics and science. Stable government with a strong military. Golden age of Sanskrit literature. Revival of Hinduism. Which culture does this most represent?

• F. Influences of the Han Dynasty

• G. Results of a Stable Persian Empire

• H. Achievements during the Maurya Empire

• J. Accomplishments during the Gupta Empire

As a result of the collapse of Roman rule in 476, western Europe experienced —

• A. a revolution in agriculture

• B. a rebirth of art and learning

• C. a shift to an urban population

• D. a lack of political unity and stability

Which of the following best describes the factors that contributed to the collapse of the Roman Empire and Han China?

• F. Internal rebellions led by peasant groups eventually resulted in the overthrow of both empires.

• G. Corruption in the government, social instability and the inability to manage vast borders eventually doomed both empires.

• H. A failure to standardize coinage along with high tariffs on trade resulted in a disruptive trade system and eventual decline of the two empires.

• J. Adoption of new religious practices among the elite political leaders created a vacuum of leadership and eventual decay of leadership in the empires.

The Confucian Relationships.

Which of the following is an example of how Confucian Relationships are connected and suppose to work?

• A. Lower classes have a duty to question authority figures.

• B. Rulers are obligated to be fair to the people they govern.

• C. Children are expected to study hard and make good grades.

• D. Women and men share the responsibilities of the household.

Which of the following is a central idea of Hinduism?

• F. Followers should worship one god.

• G. All believers are equal in the eyes of God.

• H. Society is organized into rigid social classes.

• J. Salvation is obtained by following strict dietary laws.