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Total questions: 113

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Name
Class
Date
1.

Where were the ancient cities of Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro located?

a)

Indus Valley

b)

Nile Valley

c)

Huang He Valley

d)

The Middle East

2.

What do scholars think ended the Indus civilization?

a)

Invaders and attackers

b)

Environment, floodings, and earthquakes

c)

Fire

d)

Volcanic eruptions

3.
The Chinese invention used to make weapons and fireworks.
a)
Gasoline
b)
Steel
c)
Gunpowder
d)
Coal
4.
Ancient China was surrounded by desert, mountains and ocean. What impact did these natural borders have on the culture? 
a)
They helped to integrate the cultures of other world civilizations.
b)
They caused China to constantly be at war with other world civilizations.
c)
They helped China to establish trade with other civilizations.
d)
They isolated the Chinese civilization allowing it to develop independently. 
5.
Ancient China was surrounded by desert, mountains and ocean. What impact did these natural borders have on the culture? 
a)
They helped to integrate the cultures of other world civilizations.
b)
They caused China to constantly be at war with other world civilizations.
c)
They helped China to establish trade with other civilizations.
d)
They isolated the Chinese civilization allowing it to develop independently. 
6.
What were the two major rivers of Ancient China? 
a)
Nile and Amazon
b)
Yangtze and Yellow
c)
Mississippi and Ganges
d)
Tigris and Euphrates
7.
What were the two major rivers of Ancient China? 
a)
Nile and Amazon
b)
Yangtze and Yellow
c)
Mississippi and Ganges
d)
Tigris and Euphrates
8.
What river ran through the Indus Valley civilization?
a)
Tigris River
b)
Euphrates River
c)
Huang Ho River
d)
Indus River
9.
Which two major regions were directly connected by the Silk Road?
a)
Europe and South America
b)
Central America and Africa
c)
Asia and Africa
d)
Asia and Europe
10.
Which pair of countries is most affected by monsoons?
a)
Ghana and Argentina
b)
Algeria and Turkey
c)
India and China
d)
Cuba and Afghanistan
11.
Mandate of Heaven, production of silk, and reverence for ancestors are all characteristics associated with civilizations in
a)
India
b)
China
c)
Greece
d)
West Africa
12.
The use of the decimal system, advancements in medicine, and construction of Hindu temples are most closely associated with the golden age of the
a)
Abbassid Dynasty
b)
Han Dynasty
c)
Gupta Empire
d)
Roman Empire
13.
Discovery of streets arranged in a grid-like pattern and a system of pipes for moving water in Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro suggest that these ancient river valley cities in South Asia had
a)
organized governments
b)
subsistence-based economies
c)
polytheistic beliefs
d)
rigid social classes
14.
In India, for which achievement is the Gupta Golden Age best known?
a)
adoption of the printing press
b)
invention of the iron foot stirrup
c)
use of gunpowder
d)
development of the concept of zero
15.
A study of the Gupta Empire would include information about
a)
Egyptian conquests
b)
Muslim architectural influences
c)
medical and mathematical achievements
d)
the British East India Company’s trading posts
16.
A study of the Gupta Empire would include information about
a)
Egyptian conquests
b)
Muslim architectural influences
c)
medical and mathematical achievements
d)
the British East India Company’s trading posts
17.
A study of the Gupta Empire would include information about
a)
Egyptian conquests
b)
Muslim architectural influences
c)
medical and mathematical achievements
d)
the British East India Company’s trading posts
18.
The Golden Age of India’s Gupta Empire is known for its
a)
development of gunpowder
b)
sea trade routes to Europe
c)
acceptance of Christianity as an official religion
d)
advancements in mathematics and medicine
19.
Which geographic factor affected the development of the Gupta Empire?
a)
volcanoes
b)
permafrost
c)
monsoons
d)
island location
20.
Which geographic feature served as a barrier that protected ancient China and was used as an invasion route by the Aryans into ancient India?
a)
deserts
b)
rivers
c)
mountains
d)
plateaus
21.
The exchange of silks and spices and the spread of Buddhism along the Silk Roads are examples of
a)
cultural diffusion
b)
self-sufficiency
c)
ethnocentrism
d)
desertification
22.
".…Let the king and his ministers labor with a mutual sympathy, saying, ‘We have received the decree of Heaven and it shall be great as the long-continued years of Hsia; yea, it shall not fail of the long-continued years of Yin.’ I wish the king, through the attachment of the lower people, to receive the long-abiding decree of Heaven…."

— Clae Waltham, ed., Shu Ching, Book of History, Henry Regnery Company
a)
dynastic cycle
b)
matriarchal society
c)
natural rights
d)
monotheism
23.
The Silk Road was important because it allowed for the
a)
exploration of China by the Roman Army
b)
development of agriculture by the nomadic people of Central Asia
c)
movement of Chinese armies through Southeast Asia
d)
exchange of goods between Asia and the Middle East
24.
The Silk Road was important because it allowed for the
a)
exploration of China by the Roman Army
b)
development of agriculture by the nomadic people of Central Asia
c)
movement of Chinese armies through Southeast Asia
d)
exchange of goods between Asia and the Middle East
25.

Which of the following was NOT one of the great rivers of ancient world?

a)

Nile River

b)

Tigris River

c)

Indus River

d)

Yangtze River

e)

ALL are correct

26.

What phenomenon ruled the progress of ancient Chinese politics, economics, and social structure?

a)

Circle of Life

b)

Progress of Time

c)

Dynastic Cycle

d)

Democratic Elections

27.

"River's of Sorrows" was the name given to the episodes of great flooding from Ancient China's history with the Yellow and Yangtze Rivers.


What does episode most likely mean?

a)

Regular periods of time when the rivers would flood

b)

A single time the rivers flooded

c)

Random occurrences of the rivers flooding

d)

The long break in time between river flooding

28.

What could be inferred(predicted) as to have been the MOST influential part of Ancient China?

a)

The location along the river valleys

b)

Amount of natural resources

c)

Organized government

d)

Development of new technology

29.

This ancient civilization is remembered for its use of urban planning. It enjoyed public plumbing, clean water supplies, and use of natural winds as early air conditioning?

a)

Mohenjo-daro/Harappa (Indus River, India)

b)

Thebes (Nile River, Egypt)

c)

Ur (Tigris River, Sumer/Mesopotamia)

d)

Xi'an (Yellow River, China)

30.

This civilization compared it's social hierarchy not to a pyramid, but to parts of the body. The mouth/head, arms, legs, and feet represented a different social class.

a)

Indian Caste System

b)

Chinese Dynastic Model

c)

Egyptian Pharaohs

d)

Mesopotamian (Sumerian) Priest-Kings

31.

Strategically organizing the streets to allow for clear air flow and the use of public water supplies refers to which practice?

a)

Urban Planning

b)

Rural Planning

c)

Central Planning

d)

Major Planninh

32.

This Chinese practice stated that the ruling leader/dynasty would stay in power, as long as they had the blessings of the gods. This was called the...

a)

Mandate of Heaven

b)

Permission of Heaven

c)

Trials of Heaven

d)

Heavenly Order

33.

Which of the following was NOT an important river valley in India & China?

a)

Nile River

b)

Ganges River

c)

Yellow/Huang He River

d)

Indus River

34.

In ancient Indian culture, skin color was a determining factor for social class. The darker the skin, the lower the class. This was called the __________ System.

a)

Caste System

b)

Segregation System

c)

Division System

d)

Balancing System

35.

The Rigveda text, holy to the Hindu faith, is associated with what other cultural element?

a)

India's Caste System

b)

Egypt's Pharaoh System

c)

Sumeria(Mesopotamia)'s Priest-King System

d)

China's Dynastic Cycle System

36.

Which of these is a Hindu belief?

a)

Anyone can achieve nirvana

b)

A person's status in life is a result of how they lived their previous life.

c)

An individual does not have a soul.

d)

Demonic forces try to keep people from living good lives.

37.

Which of these is a Buddhist belief?

a)

Conquer your enemies for glory

b)

Desire is the cause of suffering.

c)

The cow is a sacred animal.

d)

The right ceremonies and rituals will result in enlightenment.

38.

The Upanishads compares ______ to a caterpillar moving through blades of grass.

a)

Karma

b)

Meditation

c)

Nirvana

d)

Reincarnation

39.

Buddhism was founded by

a)

Ghandi

b)

Alexander

c)

Siddartha

40.

The belief that if you do bad things in this life you will suffer for it in the next life.

a)

Karma

b)

Dharma

c)

Parma

d)

Farma

41.

Buddhism was created in.....

a)

Tibet

b)

China

c)

Vietnam

d)

India

42.

A monsoon is a

a)

Seasonal wind

b)

Strong storm

c)

Heavy rains

43.

The highest position in the Indian caste system was....

a)

Brahmin

b)

Kshatriyas

c)

Vaishyas

d)

Shudras

44.

The working class in the caste system was

a)

Brahmin

b)

Kshatriyas

c)

Vaishyas

d)

Shudras

45.

A Buddhist temple is called a...

a)

Synagogue

b)

Cathedral

c)

Stupa

d)

Mosque

46.

The one word that would best describe Ashoka's reign would be....

a)

militaristic

b)

peaceful

c)

tyranny

d)

oppressive

47.

This is the best known section of the Mahabharata, the longest poem in any written language, and it is translated to the "Song of the Lord".

a)

Bhagavad Gita

b)

Vaisyas

c)

Brahmin

d)

Sudras

48.

Many Buddhist temples were built in India by this leader

a)

Ashoka

b)

Chandra Gupta

c)

Alexander

d)

Ramses

49.

The Indian caste system was instituted by the_______

a)

Guptas

b)

Aryans

c)

Greeks

d)

Mughals

50.

Buddhism appealed to a wider of people because

a)

Buddhists believed in many gods

b)

Buddha traveled to many places

c)

Buddhism treated all people equally

d)

Buddhist poetry was so good

51.

This Indian religion believed in reincarnation

a)

Hinduism

b)

Buddhism

c)

Jainism

d)

All of the above

52.

This Indian religion believed in reincarnation

a)

Hinduism

b)

Buddhism

c)

Jainism

d)

All of the above

53.
Which river did the Shang Dynasty develop in?
a)
Nile
b)
Volga
c)
Tigris
d)
Yellow 
54.
Which elevated landform caused China's isolation from the southwest, dividing China and India?
a)
Gobi Desert
b)
North China Plain
c)
Himalayas
d)
Deccan Plateau
55.
Which elevated landform caused China's isolation from the southwest, dividing China and India?
a)
Gobi Desert
b)
North China Plain
c)
Himalayas
d)
Deccan Plateau
56.
What boundary was created during reign of Shi Huangdi of the Qin Dynasty to defend the empire from nomadic invaders living on the north?
a)
the Great Wall
b)
the Forbidden City
c)
the Hanging Gardens
d)
the Enchanted Castle
57.
One major contribution of the Shang Dynasty was in the area of ..............
a)
algebra
b)
architecture
c)
horseback riding
d)
writing
58.
What religion was brought to China from India during the Silk Road?
a)
Islam
b)
Buddhism
c)
Judaism
d)
Christianity
59.
What religion was brought to China from India during the Silk Road?
a)
Islam
b)
Buddhism
c)
Judaism
d)
Christianity
60.
One of the many accomplishments during the Han Dynasty under Wudi's reign as emperor of the Han Dynasty was...........
a)
building the first Great Wall
b)
greatly expanding Chinese borders
c)
defeating the Tang Dynasty
d)
improving the lumber industry
61.
Which number on the map represents the Yellow (Huang He) River?
a)
7
b)
8
c)
1
d)
4
62.
Which of the following made its way from China to Europe by way of the Silk Road?
a)
cocoa
b)
wheat
c)
gunpowder
d)
cuneiform
63.
Which product was commonly traded along the Silk Road?
a)
spice
b)
wool
c)
rubber
d)
timber
64.

The Chinese wanted to keep out the Mongolians so they built large mounds of dirt and rock as barriers. These were the very beginnings of the what?

a)

The Pyramids

b)

The Temple in Jerusalem

c)

The Great Wall of China

d)

Buddhist Stupas

65.

Famous Chinese Philosopher

a)

Abraham

b)

Ramses II

c)

Confucius

d)

Jake Paul

66.

Famous Chinese Philosopher

a)

Abraham

b)

Ramses II

c)

Confucius

d)

Jake Paul

67.

Name the two great rivers of Ancient China

a)

Tigris and Euphrates

b)

Yellow and Yangtze

c)

Indus and Ganges

d)

Nile and Jordan

68.

Where is China located?

a)

Asia

b)

Africa

c)

India

d)

North America

e)

South America

69.

Where is Gobi desert?

a)

Japan

b)

China

c)

Mongolia

d)

Egypt

e)

Korea

70.

Filial piety is

a)

Rock climbing in India

b)

Respect your elders

c)

Pay rent

d)

A mountain in Asia

71.

India is a

a)

Peninsula

b)

In europe

c)

Communist country

d)

Continent

72.

The Ganges is known as

a)

Holy river in India

b)

a desert in Africa

c)

China’s great wall

d)

Ur fathers ass

73.

Monsoons are essential for

a)

City development

b)

Protection of borders

c)

rock climbing

d)

Farming

74.

Which of the following does Buddhism follow

a)

4 noble truths and 8 fold path

b)

Donald Trumps politics

c)

The commandments

d)

Bruce springstein

75.

What is nirvana

a)

The Great Wall of China

b)

Place of peace

c)

India’s Holy River

d)

Confucius social order

76.

What is Buddhism’s core belief

a)

must respect your elders

b)

I what goes around comes around

c)

End Suffering by eliminating desire

d)

believe in Christ

77.
Confucius believed that if people could be taught to behave _____________ to one another, then ___________ and ___________ would return to society.
a)
properly, peace, order
b)
orderly, money, happiness
c)
righteously, ideas, people
d)
alone, people, rulers
78.
Confucius believed that if people could be taught to behave _____________ to one another, then ___________ and ___________ would return to society.
a)
properly, peace, order
b)
orderly, money, happiness
c)
righteously, ideas, people
d)
alone, people, rulers
79.
If a ruler was __________, then his people would be _________, too.
a)
good, good
b)
happy, bad
c)
strong, mad
d)
rich, thrilled
80.
According to the Mandate of Heaven, a ruler would stay in power as long as he...?
a)
Obeys the priests
b)
controlled an army
c)
governed justly and truly
d)
conquered new territories
81.
The right of a Chinese Dynasty to rule with the blessings of the Gods is called...?
a)
The Mandate of Heaven
b)
The Dynastic Cycle
c)
The Heavenly Commandments
d)
The Oracle Bones
82.

According to Confucius, people are naturally

a)

good

b)

bad

c)

a combination of good and bad

83.
The Silk Road was what?
a)
One road that was the color of silk. 
b)
A network of roads used for trading.
c)
A road that only silk was traded on.
d)
The name of the first road in Asia. 
84.

What philosophy was in place for the Tang dynasty?

a)

Buddism

b)

Doaism

c)

Confucianism

d)

Legalism

85.
What mountain range is located in southern China?  (hint: it runs along the border between China and India) In the area of the arrow is pointing.
a)
Rockies
b)
Ozark
c)
Himalayan
d)
Alps
86.
A series of rulers all from the same family is referred to as 
a)
a kingdom
b)
an empire
c)
a dynasty
d)
the king's list
87.
What item was traded by the Chinese?
a)
silk
b)
tea
c)
porcelain
d)
all of these items
88.

Golden age was the time of

a)

war

b)

Poverty in hard Times

c)

Peace and prosperity

d)

gold temples

89.

Mauryan & Gupta Empires Is responsible for creating

a)

Gun powder for the art of warfare

b)

Decimal system and concept of zero

c)

Paper

d)

Monsoons

90.

According to Hindu belief, how is Brahman related to the other deities?

a)

Brahman is the humblest deity who serves all of the others.

b)

The other deities in Hinduism are various forms of Brahman.

c)

Brahman represents the human soul and is weaker than all other deities.

d)

The other deities in Hinduism are equal in power to Brahman.

91.

Which Hindu festival is taking place in this picture?

a)

Indra

b)

Ravana

c)

Diwali

d)

Vishnu

92.

What do all the candles in this picture symbolize?

a)

the beginning of spring

b)

the love of family

c)

the rebirth of the soul

d)

the triumph of good over evil

93.

This Indian man is caring for his soul by performing yoga, which is considered part of a common

a)

atman.

b)

dharma.

c)

karma.

d)

Vedas.

94.

What does it mean for Hindus to follow the dharma of their varna?

a)

They acknowledge the social superiority of the untouchables.

b)

They escape the cycle of rebirth and are united with Brahman.

c)

They fulfill the duties and obligations of their social class.

d)

They withdraw from society and spend their days in prayer.

95.

This Hindu woman is fulfilling part of her dharma by praying at the sacred Ganges River. By living according to dharma, she may hope

a)

to become one of the untouchables.

b)

to have her soul reborn into a higher social class.

c)

to live outside the law of karma.

d)

to move between social classes during her lifetime.

96.

According to Hindus, karma is

a)

a collection of sacred Hindu writings, including verses, hymns, and prayers.

b)

the obligations and duties that a person is expected to fulfill.

c)

all of the good and evil that a person had done in past lives.

d)

the supreme power, or divine force, that is greater than all other deities.

97.

According to Hindus, karma is

a)

a collection of sacred Hindu writings, including verses, hymns, and prayers.

b)

the obligations and duties that a person is expected to fulfill.

c)

all of the good and evil that a person had done in past lives.

d)

the supreme power, or divine force, that is greater than all other deities.

98.

Why did ancient Hindus believe that the law of karma proved the universe was fair?

a)

Each person had an equal opportunity to rise to higher social classes.

b)

Once a soul had be reborn as a person, it could never be reborn as an animal.

c)

Even in ancient times, people in all social classes were treated equally.

d)

Souls would be rewarded or punished for the good and evil they had done.

99.

These people have come to the Ganges River at the city of Varanasi. Why is this place important to Hindus?

a)

Lawbreakers can be protected from punishment by bathing in the Ganges.

b)

The war which led to Indian independence began at the Ganges River.

c)

One of the most holy places in India is the Ganges River.

d)

The Ganges is the only river in India with clean, drinkable water.

100.

These people have come to the Ganges River at the city of Varanasi. Why is this place important to Hindus?

a)

Lawbreakers can be protected from punishment by bathing in the Ganges.

b)

The war which led to Indian independence began at the Ganges River.

c)

One of the most holy places in India is the Ganges River.

d)

The Ganges is the only river in India with clean, drinkable water.

101.
Collections of hymns and prayers that make up the earliest Hindu sacred writings.
a)
Qu'ran
b)
Torah
c)
Vedas
d)
Bible
102.
"What comes around goes around" is a way to describe ____________.
a)
karma
b)
dharma
c)
shiva
d)
caste
103.
Who is the Creator god?
a)
Shiva
b)
Brahma
c)
Vishnu
d)
Ganesha 
104.
The rebirth of a soul in a new body. 
a)
dharma
b)
reincarnation
c)
ahisma
d)
shrine
105.
Considered India's holiest river. 
a)
Ganges River
b)
Nile River
c)
Euphrates River
d)
Mississippi River
106.
What animal is considered sacred to the Hindus?
a)
Monkey
b)
Spider
c)
Cow
d)
Dog
107.
In order to end the cycle of rebirth, one must reach ___________.  
a)
Moksha
b)
Karma
c)
Ahimsa
d)
Shiva
108.

The holy book of _________ is The Vedas.

a)

Hinduism

b)

Buddhism

109.

Followers of this religion are called Hindus.

a)

Hinduism

b)

Buddhism

110.

The Major Beliefs of this religion are:

Karma

Dharma

Reincarnation

a)

Hinduism

b)

Buddhism

111.

The founder of _________ is Siddartha Gautama. (Also known as “the Buddha”.)

a)

Hinduism

b)

Buddhism

112.
describing a belief that there is more than one god
a)
polytheistic
b)
plural
c)
polygon
d)
multitude
113.
describing a belief that there is more than one god
a)
polytheistic
b)
plural
c)
polygon
d)
multitude

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