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Practice - WHI.4 Overall

Total questions: 85

Worksheet time: 1hrs 1mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which empire practiced Zoroastrianism?

a)

Persia

b)

Egypt

c)

Nubia

d)

Phoenicia

2.

Which empire is best described by this list?

a)

Persian

b)

Egyptian

c)

Roman

d)

Macedonian

3.

Based on the diagram, which religion best fits?

a)

Christianity

b)

Buddhism

c)

Zoroastrianism

d)

Judaism

4.

The Great Royal Road was an achievement of

a)

Persia

b)

Rome

c)

India

d)

Egypt

5.

Which empire is described as the Golden Age of classical Indian culture?

a)

Gupta Empire

b)

Indo-Aryan Empire

c)

Harappa Empire

d)

Mauryan Empire

6.

Which empire is associated with Asoka?

a)

Mauryan Empire

b)

Gupta Empire

c)

Persian Empire

d)

Egyptian Empire

7.

In India, what name was used to describe the rigid class system?

a)

Caste System

b)

Mandate of Heaven

c)

Aryan System

d)

Eight Fold Path

8.

Which empire is best described by this list?

a)

Mauryan

b)

Gupta

c)

Roman

d)

Persian

9.

Which early civilization made the following contributions?

a)

Indus River Valley

b)

Mauryan

c)

Persian

d)

Aryan

e)

Gupta

10.

During the 3rd century B.C., Asoka converted to

a)

Buddhism

b)

Judaism

c)

Hinduism

d)

Zoroastrianism

11.

Both the Mauryan and Gupta Empires were located in

a)

India

b)

China

c)

Mesopotamia

d)

Egypt

12.

Which concept refers to the belief in a cycle of life, death, and rebirth into a new body?

a)

Reincarnation

b)

Karma

c)

Vedas

d)

Caste

13.

Which religion is best described by this list?

a)

Hinduism

b)

Buddhism

c)

Judaism

d)

Zoroastrianism

14.

Which religion includes the Upanishads as sacred writings?

a)

Hinduism

b)

Buddhism

c)

Islam

d)

Judaism

15.

Which of the following are considered sacred writings in the Hindu religion?

a)

Vedas

b)

Qu'ran

c)

Karma

d)

Upanishads

e)

Four Noble Truths

16.

Which religion best completes the graphic?

a)

Hinduism

b)

Buddhism

c)

Taoism

d)

Judaism

17.

What is China's major religion?

a)

Buddhism

b)

Christianity

c)

Hinduism

d)

Islam

18.

From where did Asoka's missionaries spread the ideas of Buddhism to China and other areas of Asia?

a)

India

b)

Saudi Arabia

c)

Egypt

d)

Africa

19.

Buddhism was founded by Siddhartha Gautama in

a)

India

b)

China

c)

Japan

d)

Persia

20.

Which world religion spread from India to China through the teachings of early missionaries?

a)

Buddhism

b)

Hinduism

c)

Islam

d)

Christianity

21.

Which civilization contributed silk, paper, and porcelain to the world?

a)

Chinese

b)

Egyptian

c)

Persian

d)

Mesopotamian

22.

What was the major trade route that linked China to the west?

a)

The Silk Road

b)

The Great Royal Road

c)

The Great Wall

d)

The Han Route

23.

Which river was most important to classical China?

a)

Huang He River

b)

Tigris River

c)

Indus River

d)

Nile River

24.

What fortified landmark was constructed for China's protection?

a)

Silk Road

b)

The Great Wall

c)

The Great Road

d)

Mandate of Heaven

25.

What title best replaces the question mark?

a)

Products of Classical China

b)

Products of Classical India

c)

Products of Classical Japan

d)

Products of Classical Persia

26.

Which structure was constructed by Qin Shi Huangdi?

a)

Great Wall

b)

Great Pyramid

c)

Great Ziggurat of Ur

d)

Parthenon

27.

Which of the following best completes the shaded part of the diagram?

a)

The Yin and Yang symbol is used to represent opposites

b)

People are taught to respect their elders

c)

People and nature exist harmoniously

d)

A strong emphasis is placed on quality education

28.

Which belief system is best described by this list?

a)

Confucianism

b)

Taoism

c)

Buddhism

d)

Hinduism

29.

Humility, simple life, and harmony with nature are all part of

a)

Taoism

b)

Confucianism

c)

Hinduism

d)

Buddhism

30.

Which of the following is a belief within Taoism?

a)

Achieving harmony with nature

b)

Worshipping ancestors

c)

Following a code of politeness

d)

Respecting elders

31.

Which religion teaches that there are two opposing forces in the universe?

a)

Zoroastrianism

b)

Judaism

c)

Christianity

d)

Hinduism

32.

Which ruler is credited with the founding of the Persian Empire?

a)

Cyrus the Great

b)

Alexander the Great

c)

Darius I

d)

Ramses the Great

33.

Which statement best explains the successful unification of other cultures under Persian control?

a)

The Persians had tolerance of traditions and customs of the people they conquered

b)

The Persians treated the people they conquered harshly

c)

The Persians had a large military

d)

The Persians forced all peoples to practice the Persian religion

34.

Which two opposing forces do Zoroastrians believe exist in the universe?

a)

Good and evil

b)

Light and dark

c)

Fire and water

d)

Mortal and immortal

35.

What was the religion of the Persian Empire?

a)

Zoroastrianism

b)

Polytheism

c)

Hinduism

d)

Christianity

36.

How did the Persian Empire manage its territories as it expanded?

a)

It divided the empire into provinces that were managed by appointed governors

b)

It stationed army bases in every major city of the empire

c)

It held democratic elections to determine state rulers

d)

It mismanaged its territories and lost land as a result

37.

With which country's river system was the Gupta Empire's Golden Age associated?

a)

India

b)

China

c)

Egypt

d)

Mesopotamia

38.

Both Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro are located near the

a)

Indus River

b)

Nile River

c)

Tigris River

d)

Huang He River

39.

What did the Indo-Aryans bring to India?

a)

The caste system

b)

Concept of zero

c)

Hospitals

d)

Writing

40.

Identify two accomplishments of Ashoka

a)

Extended the influence of Buddhism

b)

Expanded the Mauryan Empire

c)

Extended the influence of Hinduism

d)

Founded the Mauryan Empire

41.

Which city is labeled 2 on the map?

a)

Harappa

b)

Mohenjo-Daro

c)

Nalanda

d)

Ajanta

42.

Which city is labeled 1 on the map?

a)

Mohenjo-Daro

b)

Harappa

c)

Nalanda

d)

Ajanta

43.

What title best replaces the question mark in the graphic?

a)

Physical barriers that protect India

b)

Physical barriers that protect China

c)

Physical barriers that protect Persia

d)

Physical barriers that protect Japan

44.

Which physical barrier separated India from China?

a)

Himalaya Mountains

b)

Atlantic Ocean

c)

Hindu Kush Mountains

d)

Mediterranean Sea

45.

Which statement supports the illustration of the Hindu god, Brahma?

a)

Hindus believe in many forms of one God

b)

Hindus believe in one form of Brahma

c)

Brahma is the protector God of Hinduism

d)

Brahma represents the cycle of reincarnation

46.

The sacred writings of the Aryans used in India were the

a)

Vedas

b)

Shudras

c)

Brahmans

d)

Dharmas

47.

This excerpt is a major belief of what religion?

a)

Hinduism

b)

Buddhism

c)

Islam

d)

Judaism

48.

What replaces the question mark?

a)

Sacred writings of Hinduism

b)

Sacred writings of Buddhism

c)

Sacred writings of Judaism

d)

Sacred writings of Zoroastrianism

49.

Which of the following is a basic belief of all followers of Hinduism?

a)

Reincarnation

b)

Monotheism

c)

The Ten Commandments

d)

Yin and Yang

50.

The primary religion of region "D" is

a)

Hinduism

b)

Islam

c)

Buddhism

d)

Roman Catholic

51.

Which of the following applies to Hinduism?

a)

Upanishads

b)

Many forms of one God

c)

Reincarnation

d)

Four Noble Truths

e)

Siddhartha Gautama

52.

Which of the following applies to Hinduism?

a)

Upanishads

b)

Vedas

c)

Karma

d)

Eightfold Path to Enlightenment

e)

Siddhartha Gautama

53.

Which of the following applies to Hinduism?

a)

Reincarnation

b)

Vedas

c)

Karma

d)

Many forms of one God

e)

Four Noble Truths

54.

Which of the following are considered sacred writings in the Hindu religion?

a)

Vedas

b)

Qu'ran

c)

Karma

d)

Upanishads

e)

Eightfold Path to Enlightenment

55.

Select the two sacred writings of Hinduism

a)

Vedas

b)

Upanishads

c)

Bible

d)

Torah

e)

Quran

56.

Which Indian dynasty first embraced Buddhism?

a)

Mauryan

b)

Qin

c)

Han

d)

Kushan

57.

Which religion did Asoka's missionaries and their writings help spread to China and other parts of Asia?

a)

Buddhism

b)

Hinduism

c)

Islam

d)

Judaism

58.

Which of the following are sacred writings in the Buddhist religion?

a)

Eightfold Path to Enlightenment

b)

Four Noble Truths

c)

Vedas

d)

Upanishads

59.

By what route was Buddhism diffused northward to China during the Han Dynasty?

a)

By the Transcontinental Railroad

b)

By the Atlantic Ocean

c)

Along the silk roads

d)

Through the exploration of Columbus

60.

Which individual is considered the founder of Buddhism?

a)

Siddhartha Gautama

b)

Asoka

c)

Mohamed

d)

Confucius

61.

Which of the following best completes the shaded area on the diagram?

a)

Believe in the Four Noble Truths

b)

Sacred texts include the Vedas

c)

Major religion of India today

d)

Strict social class system

62.

In which direction did Asoka's missionaries spread Buddhism from India?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

63.

Buddhism was founded in the part of India that is presently known as

a)

Nepal

b)

Pakistan

c)

Bangladesh

d)

Sri Lanka

64.

Identify the characteristic that best describes Buddhism

a)

Buddhism is a religion that originated in India and focuses on inner peace of life

b)

Buddhism is a religion that originated in Jerusalem and believes Jesus was Messiah

c)

Buddhism is a religion that believes the sun circles around the world

d)

Buddhism is a religion that worships Zeus as the creator of the world

65.

Which choices are associated with Siddhartha Gautama?

a)

The Qur'an

b)

The Five Pillars

c)

The Four Noble Truths

d)

The Eightfold Path to Enlightenment

e)

Buddhism

66.

Which choices are associated with Siddhartha Gautama?

a)

The Vedas

b)

Hinduism

c)

The Four Noble Truths

d)

The Eightfold Path to Enlightenment

e)

Buddhism

67.

Which choices are associated with Siddhartha Gautama?

a)

The Qur'an

b)

Islam

c)

The Four Noble Truths

d)

The Eightfold Path to Enlightenment

e)

Buddhism

68.

What was the purpose of the Great Wall?

a)

To provide protection from invaders

b)

To establish boundaries for the Chinese civilization

c)

To create a trade route between the Aryans and China

d)

To build a temple for the Chinese people

69.

According to the map, what was the western most city along the Silk Road?

a)

Rome

b)

Baghdad

c)

Alexandria

d)

Kashgar

70.

Which civilization's leaders claimed to rule under the Mandate of Heaven?

a)

Chinese

b)

Indian

c)

Persian

d)

Egyptian

71.

Which major contribution of the Chinese culture is still used in government today?

a)

Civil service exam

b)

The Analects

c)

Code of politeness

d)

Checks and balances

72.

What was a major accomplishment of the Chinese civil service system?

a)

Government officials were given positions based upon merit

b)

Government officials inherited their positions

c)

Exams were no longer required to gain government positions

d)

Middle-class citizens were no longer able to gain government positions

73.

Which number on the map most closely represents the location of the Great Wall of China?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

74.

How are the listed items significant to the Asian continent?

a)

The items, which originated in China, contributed to trade along the Silk Road

b)

The items were goods that Eastern society adopted and changed to better suit their needs

c)

The items, which originated in the Middle East, led to the creation of the merchant class

d)

The items were important tools that aided Asian explorers during their travels abroad

75.

All of the following were contributions made by classical China EXCEPT

a)

bronze

b)

paper

c)

porcelain

d)

silk

76.

Ruling families in classical China were known as

a)

dynasties

b)

kingdoms

c)

royalties

d)

empires

77.

Which of the following best describes the idea of the Mandate of Heaven?

a)

The fair ruling of a dynasty with blessings by the gods of the heavens

b)

The laws that allowed religious toleration

c)

The period of time of strict enforcement of Confucianism

d)

The right of the Han dynasty to rule for a period of time

78.

Which concept is part of Taoism and Confucianism?

a)

Yin and Yang

b)

Humility

c)

Belief in human goodness

d)

Ancestor worship

79.

This symbol represents

a)

opposites for Confucianism and Taoism

b)

the unification of Confucianism and Taoism

c)

opposites for Buddhism and Taoism

d)

the unification of Buddhism and Taoism

80.

Which of the following emphasized education in classical China?

a)

Confucianism

b)

Taoism

c)

Buddhism

d)

Hinduism

81.

Which teachings would be considered a part of Taoism as taught by founder Lao Tzu?

a)

Harmony with nature is the best way to live

b)

Man is basically evil and needs strict laws

c)

People are basically good rule by example

d)

Goodness must be acquired

82.

Which statement best supports Confucius' view on the relationship between parent and child?

a)

Individuals should have respect for elders

b)

Individuals should place importance on education

c)

Individuals should practice ancestral worship

d)

Individuals believe that humans are essentially good

83.

Which of the following are part of the beliefs of Taoism?

a)

Humility

b)

Yin and Yang

c)

Harmony with nature

d)

Code of politeness

e)

People are good, not bad

84.

Which of the following are part of the beliefs of Taoism?

a)

Humility

b)

Yin and Yang

c)

Harmony with nature

d)

Ancestor worship

e)

People are good, not bad

85.

Which of the following are part of the beliefs of Taoism?

a)

Humility

b)

Yin and Yang

c)

Harmony with nature

d)

Ancestor worship

e)

Code of politeness