World History - Chapter 7 Lesson 2 Reading

This diagram shows the relationship between individuals in a society based on the ideas of

• Siddhartha Gautama

• Moses

• Confucius

• Emperor Asoka

The Roman Empire and Han Dynasty were similar in that both

• created classless societies

• established free-market economies

• developed extensive trade networks

• encouraged democratic ideals

Which religion is most closely associated with self-denial, meditation, the "Four Noble Truths," and nirvana?

• Judaism

• Shinto

• Buddhism

• Christianity

Which statement supports the information on the map?

• Most of the Gupta Empire was located on the Deccan Plateau

• The economies of India's early empires were mainly based on overland trade

• By 260 B.C., the Mauryan Empire extended northward into Central China

• The Mauryan Empire controlled more of the Indian subcontinent than the Gupta Empire

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

• Christian teachings made both societies less warlike

• Both emperors handed power to a warlord

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

• Both societies faced pressure from outside invaders

The caste system in India was characterized by...

• equality between men and women

• a lack of social mobility

• toleration for various religious beliefs

• the right of people to choose their occupations

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

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

• People are born into a specific caste

• Followers must fast during Ramadan

• Believers must follow the Ten Commandments

Which religion is most closely associated with the diagram?

• Hinduism

• Daoism

• Christianity

• Confucianism

Which concept is illustrated in the diagram?

• The Mandate of Heaven

• Reincarnation

• the caste system

• Confucian teachings on superior-inferior relationships

Which accomplishments are most closely associated with the Gupta Empire?

• defeat of the Roman Empire and adoption of Christianity

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

• adoption of democracy and construction of the Pantheon

• establishment of Pax Mongolia and founding of a Chinese dynasty