World History Standard 2

What was the capital of the Maurya Empire?

• Pataliputra

• Delhi

• Varanasi

• Mumbai

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which Chinese dynasty is known for the construction of the Great Wall?

• Zhou

• Qin

• Han

• Tang

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Identify one major contribution of the Gupta Empire to Indian civilization.

• Development of the decimal system

• Construction of the Great Wall

• Introduction of Confucianism

• Establishment of the Silk Road

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which philosophy became the foundation of Chinese government during the Han Dynasty?

• Buddhism

• Confucianism

• Hinduism

• Taoism

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Explain how the Silk Roads facilitated cultural exchange between different civilizations.

• By isolating regions from each other

• By promoting trade and interaction among diverse cultures

• By restricting the movement of people

• By enforcing a single language across regions

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Describe the impact of Hinduism on the social structure of India.

• It led to the establishment of a classless society

• It reinforced the caste system

• It abolished the caste system

• It promoted a single ruler

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Analyze the reasons for the decline of the Maurya Empire.

• Strong central government

• Invasion by foreign powers

• Economic prosperity

• Expansion of trade routes

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Evaluate the significance of the Indian Ocean Trade on the spread of ideas.

• It limited the exchange of cultural practices

• It facilitated the spread of religions like Buddhism

• It only affected local trade

• It had no impact on cultural exchange

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

What was a key feature of the Zhou Dynasty's political system?

• Centralized bureaucracy

• Feudalism

• Democracy

• Absolute monarchy

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which religion originated in India and emphasizes the Four Noble Truths?

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

• Confucianism

• Taoism

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DOK Level 1: Recall