World Religions and Ancient Civilizations Quiz

Which religion would karma, dharma, and moksha all be associated with?

• Buddhism

• Hinduism

• Judaism

• Daoism

Which two religions believe in reincarnation?

• Hinduism and Buddhism

• Christianity and Islam

• Judaism and Daoism

• Confucianism and Shinto

What is the Eightfold Path?

• The Hindu caste system

• A series of laws written by Confucius

• The Buddhist guide to end suffering

• The journey to moksha

Name the founder of the Mauryan Empire.

• Asoka

• Siddhartha Gautama

• Chandragupta Maurya

• Confucius

What did Asoka’s edicts proclaim?

• The superiority of the caste system

• Laws promoting Buddhist values and nonviolence

• Rules for the Mandate of Heaven

• Daoist teachings

What is Daoism?

• A philosophy focused on harmony with nature and the Dao

• A system of strict laws and punishments

• A religion that worships many gods

• The belief in karma and dharma

What Chinese dynasty ended as the Warring States Period began?

• Qin Dynasty

• Zhou Dynasty

• Han Dynasty

• Shang Dynasty

What impact did the Mandate of Heaven have on China?

• It justified the emperor’s rule as long as he was fair and just

• It promoted Buddhism across China

• It ended the use of the Silk Road

• It created the first dynasty

Which dynasty started using Civil Service Exams to choose people that worked for the government?

• Zhou Dynasty

• Han Dynasty

• Qin Dynasty

• Shang Dynasty

What was the significance of the Silk Road?

• It was China’s first written law code

• It connected China to other civilizations through trade and cultural exchange

• It spread the Mandate of Heaven

• It marked the beginning of Daoism