Classical Asia – Unit Three Quiz

1. Persia was located in current day ______

• Egypt

• Turkey

• Iran

• Greece

Which belief of the prophet Zoroaster was similar to later concepts in Christianity and Islam?

• Communion with nature

• Concept of Heaven and Hell

• Monotheism

• Filial piety and family relationships

To improve his rule, Persian Emperors selected ______ to oversee the ______.

• Pharaohs, Pyramids

• Scribes, Hammurabi’s Code

• Satraps, Provinces

• Aryans, Khyber Pass

The Royal Road:

• Was a road system created by the Persians that allowed them to trade across the empire

• Was a series sea routes used the Phoenicians to expand its trading capabilities

• Was the route used by the Aryans to invade the Indus River Valley

• Were the paths used by nomads during the Paleolithic Era

Among the conquerors of the ancient world, what was Cyrus famous for?

• Courage

• Religious beliefs

• Intellectual abilities

• Tolerance of diversity

The ______ is the Holy book of Zoroastrianism.

• Avesta

• Upanishads

• Vedas

• There is no holy book

Which major philosopher thought that following the 5 Basic Relationships was the key to maintain order?

• Shi Huangdi

• Confucius

• Laozi

• Yin Yang

What is filial piety?

• Respect for those of lesser status

• Respect for elders and ancestors

• Disrespect for those who have bad karma

• Respect for the samurai

Under which dynasty did Confucianism truly take hold?

• The Shang dynasty

• The Han dynasty

• The Zhou dynasty

• Confucianism never took hold in a dynasty

The philosopher who founded Daoism was who?

• Shi Huangdi

• Confucius

• Laozi

• Yin Yang