Unit 2 Eastern Classical Civilizations

the "Mandate of Heaven" was used to justify what?

• reincarnation

• monotheism

• authority

• polytheism

What is a belief of Buddhism?

• only one god

• wealth means the gods favor you

• people should ignore those in different castes

• selfish desires cause human suffering

How did the Royal Road contribute to Persian success?

• creating a single written language

• building a Great Wall

• connecting major Persian cities

• establishing trade through China

How did Buddhism spread to new regions?

• missionaries and commerce

• military conquests

• Buddhist shrines

• printed books

What did the Zhou emperors use the "Mandate of Heaven" to justify?

• their moral right to overthrow previous dynasties

• their need for war

• high tax rates

• their distinct social classes

What was a belief of Buddha?

• everyone is born into specific castes

• everyone follows the Ten Commandments

• people can overcome their selfish desires by following the Eightfold Path

• followers must fast

Which classical civilization is responsible for the creation of the Royal Road, rule by satraps, and being religiously tolerant?

• Roman Empire

• Maurya Empire

• Han Dynasty

• Persian Empire

What belief do Hindus and Buddhists have in common?

• everyone should be equal in society

• prayer should happen 5 times a day

• the soul is reborn after death (reincarnation)

• wealth is a blessing from the gods

Why was the Silk Road important?

• Roman exploration

• developing nomadic agriculture

• moving Chinese armies

• exchanging goods between countries/continents

One way in which Confucianism, the Ten Commandments, and Buddhism were similar is that they --

• provided codes for moral behavior

• believed in many gods

• made men and women equal

• believed in only one god