6th grade-Chapter 12

Why is there a variety of cultures in Asia?

• Asia has a variety of physical features and climates.

• Asia covers about three-fourths of Earth's land.

• Parts of the continent are covered by snow year-round.

• Agriculture is the most important economic activity in Asia.

How was the Mogul Empire created?

• The Gupta dynasty unified India.

• Akbar built a capital at Agra.

• Babur seized power in parts of northern India.

• The central government was reformed and strengthened.

What was unusual about Akbar's tax policy?

• Taxes were paid only by farmers and their families.

• Only non-Muslims were required to pay taxes.

• Nobles were not required to pay taxes.

• Taxes applied to every member of the Empire.

How did Akbar unify the Mogul Empire?

• He built the Taj Mahal to unify religion in the Empire.

• He allowed many Hindus to hold important positions in the government.

• He asked Hindus and other non-Muslims to pay a special tax.

• He forced Hindus to adopt Islam, leading to rebellion.

How did Empress Wu Hou change the civil service examination?

• A) She added sections on science and reading.

• B) She eliminated the exam requirement for high-ranking officials.

• C) She strengthened it and made poetry writing part of the test.

• D) She required candidates to take courses in literature and fine arts.

Which of the following contributions was made during the Song dynasty?

• playwriting

• Great Wall

• paper money

• use of iron plow

Which was a contribution of the Mongol dynasty?

• development of block printing

• improvements in water travel

• establishment of a canal system

• improvements in ceramic glazes

What was the Forbidden City?

• emperor's palace during Ming dynasty

• foreigners' nickname for Beijing

• expensive voyages of Ibn Battuta

• complex system of canals

What allowed Khmer rulers to act with absolute power?

• the constitution of the Khmer kingdom

• religion of Buddhism

• internal conflicts during the eighth century

• their status as deva-rajas, or god-kings

Which had the greatest influence on the Khmer economy?

• Hindu god Vishnu

• monsoon rains

• Angkor Wat

• irrigation system