Ancient World History Semester Final Bank

Ethan, Abigail, and Charlotte are playing a game of 'Dynasty Trivia'. They come across a question where they have to identify the dynasty that was not a part of the reunification of China. Can you help them answer?

• Sui

• Han

• Tang

• Song

Ava, Aria, and Olivia are studying the history of China. They are discussing the reasons for the prosperity during the time of the Sui Dynasty through the Song Dynasty. They all agree on several factors, but Olivia mentions one that they think is incorrect. Which one is NOT a reason for the prosperity during this period?

• Ava suggests that the wealthy had more money to spend.

• Aria points out the Chinese Innovations in printing, gunpowder, and silk.

• They all agree on the prominence of the Silk Road.

• Ava mentions governmental changes within the dynasty.

• Olivia suggests a movement away from traditional beliefs toward Buddhism.

During a history class discussion, Samuel, Ava, and Aria were discussing the religious landscape of China. They learned that Confucianism faced significant competition from two other religions. Can you identify these two religions?

• Buddhism and Taoism

• Islam and Christianity

• Buddhism and Christianity

• Neo-Confucianism and Islam

Charlotte, Liam, and Emma are part of a school project where they have to create a presentation on the geography of different countries. They chose Japan for their project. After doing some research, they concluded that Japan can be most accurately described as

• an archipelago

• an island

• a paradise

• a fertile land for agriculture

During a school trip to a museum, Benjamin, Daniel, and Mason were looking at an exhibit about ancient Japanese warriors who lived by the code of Bushido. Mason, intrigued by the exhibit, turned to his friends and asked, 'Who were those warriors?'

• Shogun

• Kami

• Daimyo

• Samurai

Aria, Grace, and Abigail are playing a board game based on the history of Korea. They reached a point in the game where they have to answer a question to move forward. The question is: Of the three Buddhist separate kingdoms in Korea, which became the strongest and gained control of the peninsula?

• Koguryo

• Silla

• Paekche

• Han

After the Gupta Empire period in India, Abigail, Michael, and Oliver were discussing Buddhism in their history class. What did they conclude happened within Buddhism during that time?

• They concluded that Islam nearly took over the country.

• They concluded that the religion split into two schools of thought, Theravada, and Mahayana.

• They concluded that invaders nearly wiped out its influence.

• They concluded that Buddhism became less important to the people of India.

During a history class, Charlotte was explaining to Liam and Benjamin about the unification of Mongols in China. She mentioned that this was done by Genghis Khan's descendants and they called it the

• Yuan Dynasty

• Han Dynasty

• Tang Dynasty

• Sui Dynasty

Ava, Priya, and Nora are planning a trip. They are considering either Korea or Southeast Asia. What physical feature would they find in both places?

• A peninsula

• an archipelago

• a desert plateaus.

• a lack of farmable land

Maya, Oliver, and Harper are studying the history of India. They are trying to understand the tense but largely peaceful relationship between Muslims and Hindus after the Ghazna conquest of India. Which statement best explains this scenario?

• Even though they held ruling power, Muslims in India were outnumbered by Hindus.

• Although Islam and Hinduism had developed in different regions, they shared similar ideas.

• The size and efficiency of the Muslim Army made Hindus realize they could not overthrow their new rulers.

• Even though they invaded India as conquerors, Muslims left most of the Hindu bureaucracy and other customs intact.