Ch. 4 Quiz Classical Empire part 2

Who was in the top social class in China?

• Peasants

• Merchants

• The emperor

What influenced the social structure of the Gupta Empire?

• Religion

• Soldiers

• Ashoka

What is the oldest of today's major religions?

• Buddhism

• Hinduism

• Taoism

What god did Mayans believe in?

• Jesus Christ

• Adonis

• Many different gods

Where was the decimal system invented?

• India

• China

• Mexico

What was an important Mayan creation?

• The decimal system

• The compass

• Rubber

What did classical empires have to have enough of to trade?

• Natural resources

• Droughts

• Sanitation

What caused the Maya Empire to fall?

• A flood

• A drought

• Maize

How was the emperor of the Qin Dynasty harsh?

• He gave up military conquest

• He didn't charge any taxes

• He punished or killed those who disagreed with him

Who were slaves in the Maya Empire?

• The ruling class

• Orphans and criminals

• Religious leaders