WorksheetsChapter 5: The Civilizations in Africa and the East Honors
Total questions: 55
Worksheet time: 55mins
True/False
Sub-Saharan Africa is south of the Sahara.
(a)
True/False
Buddha said, “The cautious seldom err.”
(a)
True/False
Frumentius was a gospel witness to the Kushite kingdom.
(a)
True/False
Hinduism spread throughout Asia under the leadership of Asoka.
(a)
True/False
India traded with Rome and China.
(a)
True/False
Aksum conquered the kingdom of Kush.
(a)
True/False
Polygamy was common among African tribes.
(a)
Who established the Mauryan Empire?
Asoka
Frumentius
Wu Ti
Chandragupta
Which of the following was not a cultural accomplishment of Aksum?
written language
commemorative steles
minted coins
moveable type
Who promoted Buddhism in India and sent missionaries to spread Buddhism in Asia?
Asoka
Gupta
Kalidasa
Maurya
Chinese writing consists of . . .
consonants.
vowels.
characters.
letters.
Which of the following is not true about Hinduism?
supported by Gupta Empire
promoted by Asoka
adopted some Buddhist ideas
worshipped Brahma, Vishnu, and
Shiva
Which dynasty established China’s Pax Sinica?
Tang
Qin
Han
Cou
The kingdom of Kush fell to the kingdom of . . .
Egypt.
Nok.
Bantu.
Aksum.
Which of the following was not part of the rise of the Han Dynasty?
a rebel leader
driving back the Huns
the banning of Buddhism
the civil service system
Frumentius is best known for his . . .
law code.
pirate trade.
gospel witness.
enlightened rule.
Which of the following was not a cultural achievement of China during this period?
movable type
smelted iron
paper
gunpowder
What early African kingdom converted to Christianity probably through the influence of Frumentius?
Kush
Aksum
Bantu
Gupta
Polygamy is best defined as the . . .
worship of more than one god.
marriage of sisters to brothers.
marriage to more than one spouse.
worship of nature.
What was the religion of most of the people in sub-Saharan Africa?
tribal religions
Christianity
Islam
Buddhism
Which of the following was not a key feature of Western African culture?
family
Christianity
ironworking
agriculture
What caused the collapse of the Gupta Empire?
a lack of ingenuity
corruption in government
Muslim invasion
repeated attacks of the White Huns
Who threatened to invade India in 326 BC?
Julius Caesar
Octavian
Alexander the Great
Xerxes
If Bantu migration occurred more recently than the Tower of Babel, which of the following was not a possible change in central and southern Africa resulting from the migration?
intermarriage
a common language for all
conquest
original residents relocating
Who was the king of Aksum that praised the Lord of Heaven after a victory in battle?
Asoka
Ezana
Kalidasa
Frumentius
Which empire experienced perhaps the greatest era of prosperity and achievement for India?
Gupta
Mauryan
Pax Sinica
Han
Which of the following was not a contribution of the Gupta Empire?
silk
theories of gravity
math and science contributions
medical knowledge
Which of the following is not true about Buddhism?
supported by the Gupta Empire
worship of images
promoted by Asoka
sustained by the merchant class
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won its independence from Egypt
Kush
Gupta Empire
Mauryan Empire
Djenné-Djeno
Aksum
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one of the finest periods of Indian art, architecture, literature, and science
Kush
Gupta Empire
Mauryan Empire
Djenné-Djeno
Aksum
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the first strong empire of India
Kush
Gupta Empire
Mauryan Empire
Djenné-Djeno
Aksum
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perhaps the oldest city in West Africa
Kush
Gupta Empire
Mauryan Empire
Djenné-Djeno
Aksum
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the nucleus of the modern state of Ethiopia
Kush
Gupta Empire
Mauryan Empire
Djenné-Djeno
Aksum
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“the Indian Shakespeare”
Kalidasa
Asoka
Wu Ti
Chandragupta Maurya
Qin Shi Huang
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Mauryan ruler who spent much of his reign promoting Buddhism
Kalidasa
Asoka
Wu Ti
Chandragupta Maurya
Qin Shi Huang
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Han ruler who drove back the Huns and extended China’s territory
Kalidasa
Asoka
Wu Ti
Chandragupta Maurya
Qin Shi Huang
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created the first strong empire of India
Kalidasa
Asoka
Wu Ti
Chandragupta Maurya
Qin Shi Huang
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began construction of the Great Wall
Kalidasa
Asoka
Wu Ti
Chandragupta Maurya
Qin Shi Huang
Who was the Han ruler who repelled an invasion by the Huns?
(a)
Which civilization invented movable type first?
(a)
What did the Han dynasty experience that was similar to the Pax Romana of the Roman empire?
(a)
What is the term for the marriage of more than one spouse?
(a)
Who is thought to have brought the gospel to India?
(a)
Which African kingdom embraced a form of Christianity?
(a)
What is perhaps the oldest city in West Africa?
(a)
Pax Sinica was established under which Chinese dynasty?
(a)
Qin Shi Huang’s tomb contained thousands of (a) .
Who was the Syrian Christian known as the Apostle to the Abyssinians?
(a)
What was the name of the Chinese teacher known for his wise sayings?
(a)
What African culture has the earliest evidence for civilization in West Africa?
(a)
What Indian poet is known as “the Indian Shakespeare”?
(a)
What Indian empire came to power after Alexander the Great’s empire began to disintegrate?
(a)
What Chinese emperor was the first to unite the provinces of China under one strong centralized government?
(a)
During the Han dynasty, what system was used to determine eligibility for appointments to government posts?
(a)
True/False
India has always been a united empire.
(a)
