WorksheetsAsian Empires World History I
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 16mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
The Eightfold Path is a teaching found in which religion?
a)
Judaism
b)
Buddhism
c)
Hinduism
d)
Islam
2.
According to the Mandate of Heaven, a Chinese emperor could remain in power as long as he --
a)
obeyed the priests
b)
controlled the army
c)
governed as a just ruler
d)
conquered new territories
3.
"You only lose what you cling to."
- Siddhartha Gautama
This quotation best represents the religious views of --
- Siddhartha Gautama
This quotation best represents the religious views of --
a)
Hindus
b)
Zoroastrians
c)
Buddhists
d)
Jews
4.
Living in harmony with nature is an important part of Chinese culture primarily because of --
a)
Hinduism
b)
Taoism
c)
Buddhism
d)
Confucianism
5.
Identify this archipelago.
a)
Sicily
b)
Japan
c)
England
d)
Philippines
6.
What is the native religion of this region?
a)
Buddhism
b)
Daoism
c)
Shintoism
d)
Zen Buddhism
7.
1. What is the Buddha's real name?
a)
Gangas Khan
b)
Asoka
c)
Siddartha Guatama
d)
Finn
8.
What does the 8 fold path consist of?
a)
Right thought, intent, speech, action, livelihood, effort, mindfulness, concentration.
b)
Right decisions, choices, livelihood, no talking, be crazy
c)
8 things that a dude said one day under a tree
d)
8 items that the Brahmins felt were very important to the Caste System.
9.
What are the 4 Noble Truths?
a)
Suffering and unhappiness, and no one can escape sorrow
b)
No one can escape sorrow, people cause their own misery
c)
No one can escape sorrow, we cause our own misery, we can reach nirvana, follow the 8 fold path
d)
Truth, Justice, and the American Way
10.
On which continent is China located?
a)
Africa
b)
Asia
c)
Europe
d)
Australia
11.
The main river in China is __________.
a)
Mississippi
b)
Huang He
c)
James
d)
Rio Grande
12.
Chinese philosophy developed by Hanfeizi; taught that humans are naturally evil and therefore need to be ruled by harsh laws
a)
Confucianism
b)
Daoism
c)
Legalism
d)
Mandate of Heaven
13.
A philosophy based on respect for elders and authority.
a)
Daoism
b)
Legalism
c)
Confucianism
d)
Qin
14.
What were oracle bones used for?
a)
Cooking
b)
Telling stories
c)
Building the Great Wall of China
d)
Asking for advice from the gods
15.
What is the central idea of Daoism
a)
Duty to community
b)
Living in harmony with nature
c)
Enforcing laws with harsh punishments
d)
Humans are naturally evil
16.
The responsibility children have to respect, obey, and care for their parents is
a)
pictograph
b)
cultural diffusion
c)
ideograph
d)
filial piety
17.
The belief that the Chinese king’s right to rule came from the gods
a)
Confucianism
b)
Mandate of Heaven
c)
dynasty
d)
Daoism
18.
Trade route that stretched from western China to southern Asia
a)
filial piety
b)
Silk Road
c)
Great Wall
d)
Anyang
19.
Which of the following items did Classical China introduce to the west by way of the Silk Road?
a)
moveable type
b)
porcelain
c)
Hinduism
d)
an improved bronze
20.
The Yin & Yang represent which two religions?
a)
Hinduism & Buddhism
b)
Confucianism & Taoism
c)
Christianity & Islam
d)
Zoroastrianism & Judaism
21.
The Silk Road connected what two areas?
a)
Europe & Africa
b)
Africa & Asia
c)
Mediterranean & Asia
d)
Africa & America
22.
Who had the Great Wall of China built?
a)
Emperor Wudi
b)
Emperor Shang
c)
Emperor Qin Shi Huangdi
d)
Emperor Chin
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