World History 30b

What were the names of the two major empires that ruled India from around 320 BCE to 550 CE?

• Mauryan and Gupta Empires

• Mughal and Chola Empires

• Sikh and Rajput Empires

• Pala and Satavahana Empires

True or False (Trade hubs in Mumbai and Calicut were very important trade networks.

• True

• False

• Somewhat True

• Not True

(Based on the Photograph) What major geographic physical feature is in the highlighted Indus Valley civilization area?

• Mountain

• Desert

• River

• Plateau

What exam did government officials complete in Ancient China? (This exam was based on knowledge and ability.)

• Civil Service Exam

• Imperial Examination

• Meritocratic Assessment

• Scholarly Evaluation

Who was the major figure of the Mauryan empire?

• Emperor Ashoka

• Chandragupta Maurya

• Samudragupta

• Harsha

What are the major two rivers located in India?

• Ganges & Indus rivers

• Nile & Amazon rivers

• Yangtze & Mekong rivers

• Mississippi & Missouri rivers

What are the two major Rivers in China?

• Yangtze River and Huang He (Yellow River)

• Mekong River and Ganges River

• Amazon River and Nile River

• Danube River and Mississippi River

What were the two major Chinese dynasties that established laws, currencies and political systems?

• Tang and Song dynasties

• Qin and Han dynasties

• Ming and Qing dynasties

• Yuan and Sui dynasties

What is the predominant faith in India?

• Islam

• Christianity

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

What did the Gupta empire encourage?

• Hindu traditions

• Buddhist practices

• Islamic teachings

• Christian missionary work