HWH Review : Unit 3B - Classical Empires of the East

The Four Noble Truths are associated with which religion?

• Islam

• Buddhism

• Hinduism

• Confucianism

Buddhism was founded by whom?

• Laozi

• Confucius

• Siddhartha Gautama

• Vishnu

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

• People are born into a specific caste.

• Believers must follow the Ten Commandments.

• Followers must fast during Ramadan.

• People can overcome their selfish desires by following the Eightfold Path.

In China, the development of civil service examinations and a belief in filial piety reflect the influence of __________.

• Confucianism
• Shinto

• Jainism

• Buddhism

What do followers of Buddhism believe in?

• The Five Pillars

• The Ten Commandments

• The Four Noble Truths

• The Eightfold Path

How were the collapses of the Roman Empire and the Han Dynasty similar?

• Both emperors handed power to a warlord.

• Both societies faced pressure from outside invaders.

• Christian teachings made both societies less warlike.

• In both societies, city-dwellers relied extensively on slavery.

One way in which Confucian teachings, the Ten Commandments, and the Eightfold Path in Buddhism were all similar was that they _______.

• promoted polytheism

• established equality between men and women

• provided codes for moral behavior

• affirmed belief in one God

The Han Dynasty and the Roman Empire were similar in that both ___________.

• developed extensive trade networks

• created classless societies

• encouraged democratic ideals

• established free-market economies

Which accomplishments are most closely associated with the Gupta Empire?

• adoption of democracy and construction of the Pantheon

• defeat of the Roman Empire and adoption of Christianity

• establishment of Pax Mongolia and founding of a Chinese dynasty

• use of the Sanskrit language and development of the concept of zero

Which type of geographic feature served as a barrier that protected ancient China but through which the Aryans found a route to ancient India?

• deserts

• rivers

• mountains

• plateaus