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India - China

Total questions: 86

Worksheet time: 44mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Where did Hinduism originate? 
a)
Indian Valley 
b)
India 
c)
Nepal and India Border 
d)
Indus Valley 
2.
The rebirth of a soul in a new body. 
a)
dharma
b)
reincarnation
c)
ahisma
d)
shrine
3.
Hindus worship many gods.
a)
true 
b)
false
4.
Which of the following is not associated (connected) with the teachings of Hinduism?
a)
reincarnation
b)
caste system
c)
karma
d)
nirvana
5.
Members of the lowest caste (social class) in India.
a)
brahmans
b)
communists
c)
untouchables
d)
kshatriyas
6.
How did a person become a member of a caste?
a)
They were born into it
b)
They got to choose their caste
c)
The Brahmins selected it for you
7.
This group of people often held the most unpleasant jobs that no one else would do
a)
Untouchables
b)
Sudras
c)
Brahmins
8.

social classes (e.g. Brahmin) that people within Hinduism believe they are born into and have a natural talent or gifting are called.

a)

Varnas

b)

Jatis

c)

Caste System

d)

Vedas

9.
What do the Four Noble Truths say is the cause of our suffering?
a)
Anger
b)
War
c)
Hope
d)
Desire
10.
Which religion believed in the Eightfold Path?
a)
Legalism
b)
Hinduism
c)
Jainism
d)
Buddhism
11.

Who converted to Buddhism after the Battle of Kalinga?

a)

Buddhist monks

b)

Gautama Buddha

c)

Chandragupt Maurya

d)

King Ashoka

12.

In Buddhism, to end suffering one must follow the

a)

Middle Way

b)

Dharma

c)

The Eightfold Path

d)

The Five Pillars

13.

In Buddhism, the rebirth of a soul in a new body is....

a)

reincarnation

b)

kharma

c)

nirvana

d)

resurrection

14.
The heart of Buddha's teachings is contained in what? 
a)
The Four Noble Truths
b)
Nirvana
c)
Dharma
d)
Illusions 
15.
Which belief is shared by both Hindus and Buddhists? 
a)
Each soul is reincarnated after death.
b)
Everyone has  the same social status.
c)
People must pray five times a day facing Mecca.
d)
Material wealth shows you have the blessings of the gods.
16.
Who was the founder of Buddhism? 
a)
Confucius
b)
Ashoka
c)
Siddhartha Guatama
d)
Attilla
17.
According to Buddhist tradition, what happened to make Prince Siddhartha Gautama walk away from the comforts of princely life?
a)
Siddhartha's father wanted him to be a great religious leader so he encouraged him to leave.
b)
His father kicked him out and said he no longer wanted Siddhartha to be king someday.
c)
Siddhartha left the palace and saw all the joy in the world.  He wanted to be a part of it.
d)
At age 29, he saw the pain and suffering of the world and was shocked.  He left his comfortable life in search of a greater truth.
18.

When a Buddhist reaches "enlightenment" it is said they have reached... 

a)
Oklahoma
b)
Nirvana
c)
bliss
d)
Mumbai
19.
According to Buddha's teaching why do people suffer? 
a)
People suffer because they desire worldly things and self-satisfaction. 
b)
People suffer because they are mean. 
c)
People suffer because they don't go to school. 
d)
People suffer because they want to. 
20.
What is one reason the principles of Buddhism became popular? 
a)
Buddha was a wise person. 
b)
Buddha was an attractive person
c)
Buddhism did not accept the caste system. 
d)
Buddhism was only for smart people. 
21.
The final goal for Hindus, liberation from reincarnation. 
a)
moksha
b)
epic poem
c)
Brahman
d)
guru
22.
How was Chandragupta's rule unique?
a)
he was the first to rule much of the Indian subcontinent
b)
His rule was not unique
c)
He was the first to take over China
d)
He was the first to create a government.
23.

Which Dynasty did Ashoka belong to?

a)

Kanva

b)

Maurya

c)

Prodyosta

d)

Haryanka

24.

Why was Chandragupta successful.

a)

He went the middle way

b)

The warm ferret prophecy

c)

He was the grandfather of King Ashoka

d)

A strong central government

25.
What faith did Asoka adopt during his rule?
a)
Hinduism
b)
Buddhism
c)
Christianity
d)
Islam
26.
Why can Asoka's history be described as "written in stone"?
a)
Because most of what we konw about him and his rule comes from the stone age.
b)
Because most of what we know about him comes from his best friend's cousin's sister's little cousin Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson.
c)
Because most of what we know about him and his rule comes from the edicts carved on pillars, rocks, and walls across his empire.
d)
Because he beat up people with his hands that were considered to be made of stone.
27.

___________ was the main source of revenue for the Mauryan Empire.

a)

Taxation

b)

Tributes

28.
Which was a Mauryan ruler who built new roads and hospitals for people and animals?
a)
Aryabhata
b)
Ashoka
c)
Chandra Gupta Maurya
d)
Kalidassa
29.

When members of the same family become rulers one after another, the family is often called -

a)

An empire

b)

A dynasty

c)

A kingdom

d)

Descendants

30.

The _______was the Golden Age of Indian culture.

a)

Gupta Empire

b)

Mauryan Empire

c)

Vaishyan Empire

d)

Buddhist Empire

31.
What flourished under the Guptas?
a)
Wealth
b)
Armies
c)
Learning
d)
Swag
32.
The Gupta Empire was best known for its
a)
advances in mathematics and medicine
b)
efforts to resist European imperialism
c)
development of the barter system
d)
construction of Angkor Wat
33.

Both the Mauryan and Gupta Empires were located in —

a)

India

b)

Mesopotamia

34.
Which religion was most popular in the Gupta Empire?
a)
Hinduism
b)
Buddhism
c)
Christianity
d)
Jainism
35.
Which of the following allowed the Gupta Empire to expand its trade networks?
a)
roads
b)
ships
c)
metalwork
d)
weapons
36.
Which geographic feature would have most likely hindered the expansion of the Guptas into what is modern-day China?
a)
Thar Desert
b)
Deccan Plateau
c)
Himalaya Mountains
d)
Bay of Bengal
37.
This is the name of the trade route that ran from China, through India, to Rome
a)
Demin Road
b)
Silk Road
c)
Polyester Road
d)
Wool Road
38.

Which of the following is one of the Four Noble Truths of Buddhism?

a)

Only Brahman reach enlightenment

b)

Suffering is caused by desires

c)

Only death ends people's cravings

d)

Joy is achieved by praying

39.
Which religion did Asoka convert to?
a)
Hinduism
b)
Buddhism
c)
Judaism
40.
Confucius's ideas were put into a book called....
a)
The Analects
b)
The Quran
c)
The Bible
d)
The Buddha
41.

Legalists believed that rulers should create a stable society with...

a)

Free food

b)

Parties

c)

Harsh punishments

d)

Drawn-out meetings

42.
Confucius is best known for:
a)
His emphasis on respect, education, and self-improvement
b)
Teaching that life is full of suffering, but following the Eightfold Path can lead to nirvana
c)
The belief that the way to happiness is through being one with nature
d)
Believing that people are evil and must be given strict rules to follow
43.

Taoists (or Daoists) taught that people could gain happiness by

a)

Working hard to become wealthy

b)

Living in harmony with nature

c)

Reading the ancient texts

d)

Serving in government jobs

44.

_________ believes that peace can be achieved through five key relationships.

a)

Confucianism

b)

Taoism

c)

Legalism

45.

According to Confucius, rulers should govern by _______

a)

the law

b)

military might

c)

a monopoly on natural resources

d)

setting a good example

46.

People who advocated for the usage of Legalism believed that people were naturally _____

a)

Intelligent

b)

Moral

c)

Selfish

d)

Complacent

47.

The responsibility of children to respect, obey, and care for their parents...

a)

Mandate of Heaven

b)

filial piety

c)

Legalism

d)

Dao

48.
_____ and _____ are the balancing forces of good and nature in Daoism.
a)
Yum and Yam
b)
Yip and Yap
c)
Yin and Yang
d)
Yon and Yun
49.
Which of the following is NOT one of the Five Key Relationships?
a)
Parent to Child
b)
Grandparent to Grandchild
c)
Ruler to Subject
d)
Friend to Friend
50.
According to Daoists, in order to learn how to behave you should look at...
a)
Other people.
b)
Nature.
c)
Important Books.
d)
Relationships.
51.
Who is the founder of Daoism?
a)
Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha)
b)
Kong Fu Zi (Confucius)
c)
Laozi
52.
In Daoism, "the Dao" means...
a)
"The Nature."
b)
"The Way."
c)
"The Past."
d)
"The Truth."
53.
Confucius lived when no dynasty controlled China. It was called "the Warring States Period."
Confucius hoped to persuade rulers to _________their ways and bring ___________ to China.
a)
move, happiness
b)
change, peace
c)
remove, slaves
d)
listen, work
54.
Confucius said people should know their place in ___________ and _____________.
a)
family, society
b)
town, kingdom
c)
books, magazines
d)
life, death
55.
Confucius said people with ____________ must set a good example.
a)
authority
b)
jail
c)
love
d)
trouble
56.
How is a harmonious society created according to Confucianism?
a)
By praying to Confucius for mercy.
b)
Through individuals following the social rules appropriate to their station in life.
c)
By making certain that foreign elements are not allowed in.
d)
Through democratic processes that allow each individual to vote for those who will rule them.
57.

Which of the following was not one of Confucius's basic relationships?

a)

Husband and Wife

b)

Father and Brother

c)

Ruler and Subject

d)

Friend and Friend

58.

In which of the basic relationships did Confucius say both people were of equal status?

a)

Ruler and Subject

b)

Father and Son

c)

Friend and Friend

d)

Older Sibling and Younger Sibling

59.

According to Confucius, people are naturally

a)

good

b)

bad

c)

a combination of good and bad

60.

Which one of the things below was most important to Confucius?

a)

power

b)

education

c)

wealth

d)

fame

61.

Which belief system believed that people were bad by nature and needed to be controlled?

a)

Confucianism

b)

Daoism

c)

Legalism

62.

Which belief system believed that people should let things flow naturally?

a)

Confucianism

b)

Daoism

c)

Legalism

63.

"A guilty person's relatives and neighbors should also be punished" is a belief of which system?

a)

Confucianism

b)

Daoism

c)

Legalism

64.
The statement below refers to which of the THREE philosophies:
Qin Dynasty
a)
confucianism
b)
daoism
c)
legalism
65.
Qin leaders supported the Writings Of...
a)
Hanfeizi
b)
Literature
c)
Judgment 
d)
Torture
66.
Legalists believed that rulers should create a stable society with...
a)
Free food
b)
Parties
c)
Harsh Punishments
d)
Drawn-out Meetings
67.

Which Chinese teaching most influenced Qin Shi Huangdi’s style of rule?

a)

Daoism

b)

Legalism

c)

Confucianism

68.

What actions related to the areas listed below did the emperor take to help unify China? (• Laws • Money • Weights and measures • Writing)

a)

He set up schools where they were taught.

b)

He took ideas about them from other countries.

c)

He standardized practices that had differed in all parts of the county.

69.

What was the purpose of building the Great Wall?

a)

to keep invaders out

b)

to provide employment

c)

to punish critics of the emperor

70.

The Emperor of Qin ordered all Confucian books brought to the capital so that he could

a)

destroy them

b)

learn from them

c)

have them translated

71.

Where did archaeologists find a life-sized army made of terra-cotta, a kind of clay?

a)

in the great wall

b)

next to the royal palace

c)

inside the emperor's tomb

72.

What happened after the Qin emperor’s death?

a)

rebellions and civil war

b)

worshiping the emperor as a god

c)

tight military control

73.
largest public works project put in place by Shi Huangdi
a)
Great Pyramid
b)
Shaolin Temple
c)
Taj Mahal 
d)
Great Wall
74.

Which of these did Qin Shi Huangdi NOT accomplish?

a)

common currency

b)

single written language

c)

development of gunpowder

d)

divided China into 36 provinces

75.
The First Emperor of China
a)
Liu Bang
b)
Shi Huangdi
c)
Wu Wang
d)
Confucius
76.
What did Qin Shi Huangdi have created for him so he could rule in his afterlife?
a)
terra cotta army
b)
Great Wall
c)
Shaolin Temple
d)
pyramid
77.

Civil servants were chosen based on

a)

status

b)

military ability

c)

knowledge

d)

where you live

78.

How did Han emperors rule their vast empire?

a)

They made all decisions personally to avoid having to share power.

b)

They used a large, complex bureaucracy to run the government.

c)

They shared control with local governments run by their male relatives.

d)

They divided the duties of government between themselves and their wives.

79.

Before the Han dynasty, government officials were hired based on

a)

their civil service exam results.

b)

their appearance.

c)

their incomes.

d)

their social status.

80.

Why was it important that the Han made silk production more efficient?

a)

The Han emperor required huge quantities of silk for his palaces.

b)

The Han navy used silk for the sails of their massive warships.

c)

The Han knew of no other fibers from which to make clothing.

d)

The Han had a valuable silk trade with people outside of China.

81.
Creator of the Han Dynasty
a)
Sima Qian
b)
Wudi
c)
Qin Shi Huangdi
d)
Liu Bang
82.
Ruled the Han for 50 years, one of China's greatest emperors
a)
Sima Qian
b)
Wudi
c)
Qin Shi Huangdi
d)
Liu Bang
83.
Series of trade routes connecting China to the rest of the world
a)
The Great Royal Road
b)
The Royal Road
c)
The Kings Road
d)
The Silk Road
84.
The most important Chinese export
a)
cotton
b)
jade
c)
terra cotta
d)
silk
85.

How did the Dynasty begin?

a)

began with a peasant revolt against the Qin Emperor

b)

because Mr. Lospinuso told the Dynasty to start

c)

Bang changed his name to Han Gaozu

d)

none of the above

86.

What major religion first arrived in China during the Han Dynasty?

a)

Buhhdism

b)

Islam

c)

Confucianism

d)

Christianity

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