WC: Ch 7 Assessment

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Which of the following best describes the Mauryan Empire?

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It was the first empire to control the entire Indian subcontinent.

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The Silk Roads were important because they facilitated the exchange of which of the following?

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Goods, ideas, and cultural practices between East and West.

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Asoka, a ruler of the Mauryan Empire, is known for which of the following? His support for the complete abandonment of religion in the empire. Establishment of a centralized currency system. His role in the spread of Buddhism and promotion of religious toleration. Expansion of the Mauryan Empire through military conquests.

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His role in the spread of Buddhism and promotion of religious toleration.

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Which feature best characterizes the Han Dynasty of China?

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It established a strong centralized government and promoted Confucianism.

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Which of the following best describes religious toleration in the Mauryan Empire?

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Religious toleration allowed people of different faiths to coexist peacefully.

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What was the significance of a centralized government in the Han Dynasty?

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It allowed the emperor to effectively govern a vast and diverse empire.

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Which of the following best describes the Gupta Empire?

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The Gupta Empire is known for its cultural achievements in literature, mathematics, and science.

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What was the civil service system in the Han Dynasty?

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A system that required individuals to pass exams to qualify for government positions.

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Kalidasa is best known for which of the following? His contributions to the Gupta Empire’s military strategy. His works as one of the greatest writers in classical Sanskrit literature. His development of the Silk Roads for cultural exchange. His role as a military general in the Mauryan Empire.

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His works as one of the greatest writers in classical Sanskrit literature.

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Assimilation in the context of the Han Dynasty refers to which of the following? The forced migration of all non-Chinese people into China. The process by which conquered peoples adopted Chinese culture and customs. The rejection of all outside influences in Chinese society. The spread of Chinese military practices to foreign lands.

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The process by which conquered peoples adopted Chinese culture and customs.