Unit 3 Classical Civilizations of Asia

In what way was the caste system in India characterized?

• Toleration of various religious beliefs

• Equality between men and women

• A lack of social mobility (up or down within the caste system)

• The right of people to choose their occupations

Which belief is most closely associated with the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha)?

• People are born into a specific caste

• Believer must follow the Ten Commandments

• Followers must fast during Ramadan

• People can overcome their desires by following the Eight-Fold Path

According to the map below, which geographic feature would have most likely hindered the expansion of the Guptas into what is modern-day China?

• Thar Desert

• Deccan Plateau

• Himalaya Mountains

• Bay of Bengal

For what is the civilization of Ancient India known for?

• Farming, hieroglyphics, pharaohs, mummification

• Sanskrit, drainage systems, decimal system, Hinduism

• Cave paintings, rock carvings, hieroglyphics, mummies

• Kings, democracy, Hammurabi's code, cuneiform

Some of the greatest discoveries from Ancient China that lead to the rise or fall of a civilization were

• planets, rotation of the earth, vaccines

• the wheel and fire

• gunpowder, compass, silk, and the Great Wall

• algebra and the concept of 0

Why did trade routes like the Silk Road develop?

• Certain resources were not available in all areas

• The trails were used for communication between groups

• People wanted to take land and to keep control of that land

• Travelers enjoyed exploring nearby land after trading spices

Religions in Ancient China that helped shape how a government was organized includes which of the following?

• Nirvana and Reincarnation

• Confucianism and Hinduism

• Hinduism and Buddhism

• Confucianism and Daoism

What was the purpose of the Great Wall of China?

• to create a boundary that would protect China from invaders

• to spread the ideas of Chinese civilizations to the rest of the world

• to protect China from earthquakes and other natural disasters

• to serve as an observatory for scientists and astronomers

Review the timeline of events related to the transition from Chinese rule to Mongol rule in China and answer the question. Which answer best explains the rise and fall of Mongol rule in China?

• The Mongols gained power by taking over areas that did not have rulers and lost it because their government was corrupt.

• The Mongols gained power by working with leaders in the region and lost it because they did not honor local traditions.

• The Mongols gained power by tricking people into supporting their rule and lost it during a war against another empire.

• The Mongols gained power through military conquest and lost it after they were unable to control the people they ruled.

Use the diagram illustrating the caste system of ancient India that was based on Hindu beliefs to answer the question. How did Hindu beliefs in a strict caste system influence culture and society in ancient India?

• Rights and freedoms were based on the social class one was born into.

• Religion did not affect the everyday lives of the people of the civilization.

• Citizens played an important role in the decisions of the government.

• All people were treated equally regardless of their occupation.