Persia, India, and China Quiz 3

How did the Persian policy of tolerance toward conquered peoples contribute to the stability of the empire?

• It eliminated the need for a standing army

• It encouraged widespread adoption of Zoroastrianism

• It reduced resistance by allowing local customs and religions to continue

• It centralized government control over all aspects of life

The construction of the Royal Road improved the Persian Empire’s administration by—

• limiting the spread of foreign cultures

• reducing the influence of local governors

• facilitating communication and trade across vast distances

• making it harder for invaders to reach Persian cities

How did Persia’s geographic location influence its ability to expand?

• It was surrounded by natural barriers, preventing invasion

• Its position between major trade routes allowed economic and military power to grow

• The desert climate made conquest difficult but helped preserve resources

• Persia's isolation meant it had little contact with other civilizations

How did the Persian imperial bureaucracy improve governance compared to earlier civilizations?

• It removed the need for local rulers

• It allowed different provinces to manage their own military forces

• It created a structured government with officials overseeing different regions

• It focused solely on military expansion rather than administration

How did the Himalayas impact the development of early Indian civilization?

• They isolated India from cultural diffusion

• They provided a natural barrier against invasions from Central Asia

• They facilitated trade between India and China

• They forced early civilizations to rely on fishing instead of agriculture

How did Hinduism reinforce the caste system in India?

• By encouraging religious tolerance

• By promoting equality among all classes

• By teaching that social hierarchy was linked to karma and reincarnation

• By allowing people to move between castes based on merit

How did the Mauryan and Gupta empires differ in their approach to government?

• The Mauryan Empire centralized power, while the Gupta Empire relied on local rulers

• The Gupta Empire had a strong military, while the Mauryan Empire had a weak one

• The Mauryan Empire promoted Hinduism, while the Gupta Empire rejected it

• The Gupta Empire was more focused on conquest than administration

The spread of Buddhism outside of India can best be attributed to—

• the decline of Hinduism

• the efforts of missionaries and traders along trade routes

• the conquest of India by the Persians

• the development of the caste system

What does the construction of the Great Wall reveal about China’s priorities during the Qin Dynasty?

• It focused on expanding trade rather than defense

• It feared invasions from northern nomadic groups

• It sought to separate itself from India and Persia

• It prioritized building religious structures over military projects

How did the Mandate of Heaven justify political changes in China?

• It provided divine approval for the overthrow of weak rulers

• It encouraged democratic reforms

• It promoted the idea of equality among all citizens

• It prevented rulers from losing power