6th Grade Post Assessment Practice

Who led nonviolent boycotts against British goods in India?

• Mao Zedong

• Mohandas Gandhi

• Shi Huang Di

• Confucius

What was the main purpose of the Silk Road?

• To build walls

• To spread religion only

• To facilitate trade and cultural exchange

• To train soldiers

Which physical feature isolated China from other civilizations?

• The Sahara Desert

• The Himalaya Mountains

• The Amazon Rainforest

• The Mediterranean Sea

What was the main goal of the civil service examination in ancient China?

• To select government officials based on merit

• To train soldiers

• To build the Great Wall

• To collect taxes

Which of the following is a core belief of Buddhism?

• The importance of the caste system

• The Four Noble Truths

• The Mandate of Heaven

• Legalism

What was the main purpose of the Great Wall of China?

• To mark the border with India

• To protect China from northern invaders

• To promote trade

• To honor Confucius

Who was the first emperor to unify China under one rule?

• Confucius

• Shi Huang Di

• Gandhi

• Siddhartha Gautama

What is the Mandate of Heaven?

• A law about taxes

• The belief that rulers are chosen by divine right

• A Buddhist teaching

• A trade route

Which philosophy influenced the civil service examination system in China?

• Buddhism

• Confucianism

• Legalism

• Hinduism

Which of the following best describes cultural diffusion along the Silk Road?

• Only goods were traded, not ideas

• Both goods and ideas were exchanged between different cultures

• Only Chinese culture spread to the West

• The Silk Road was used only for military purposes