WorksheetsClassical Eastern Civilizations Quiz
Total questions: 42
Worksheet time: 24mins
1) The purpose of the The Great Wall of China, as originally constructed by the Qin Dynasty, was to...
prevent immigration.
prevent foreign invasion.
show the greatness of the emperor
divide the empire into rival states.
Which ancient site is this?
A)B)C)D)
The Pyramids
The Parthenon
The Colosseum
The Great Wall
· paper
· tea
· gunpowder
· compass
What would be the BEST title for this list?
Important Contributions of India
Important Contributions of Japan
Important Contributions of Korea
Important Contributions of China
The Han Dynasty of China contributed which invention to society that is still used today?
paper
stirrups
steel plow
typewriter
A ruler could lose the "mandate of heaven" if he or she
A)B)C).D)
became immoral or unjust.
did not convert to Buddhism.
did not pass the civil service exam
were not the firstborn son or daughter.
Which religion spread by missionaries and pilgrims who traveled the Silk Road?
Buddhism
Christianity
Hinduism
Islam
Which of these people would have had the GREATEST impact on the philosophy of government in the Han Dynasty?
A)B)C)D)
Li Bo
Confucius
Empress Wu
Wang Zhengjun
Which of these was the MOST important reason for the success of the economy of Han China?
A).B)C)D)
Trading gold with the Roman Empire
Sea voyages of Zheng He's navy.
Mongol control of the Silk Road.
Han control of Silk Road trade.
How did the Silk Road contribute to the development of classical civilizations such as China, Persia, India, and Arabia?
The Silk Road provided employment opportunities across many civilizations as it was being constructed.
The Silk Road promoted a cultural exchange between China and the West and helped spread Chinese inventions.
The Silk Road helped to strengthen military protection for these ancient civilizations by creating a network of walls.
The Silk Road promoted travel for the masses among these civilizations. Men, women, and children began exploring the world.
How was India a significant, geographic portion of the Silk Road trading network?
India’s geographic isolation allowed goods and cultures to remain rare and stay in high demand.
India’s location along the Atlantic Ocean provided a resting stop for travelers between Africa and China.
India’s geographic location made it a connector of commercial and cultural exchange between the lands of the east and the west.
India was the link between China and the Pacific Ocean, so travel through India was required for the Chinese to trade with lands in Africa and Europe.
Classical China was a male-dominated civilization. It can be said that they were a....
Matriarchy
Patriarchy
Omniarchy
Guyiarcy
The Silk Road was a system of trade routes that ran from _______ all the way to ________.
China ; Europe
China ; Australia
China ; India
China ; Russia
The Yellow River and Yangtze River were crucial sources of water, transportation, and trade in which civilization?
Ancient China
Ancient India
Ancient Egypt
Ancient Mesopotamia (Sumeria)
Whom did Cyrus free from Babylonian captivity?
the Ionians
the Jewish people
the captive Assyrian people
early Christians
What type of religion is Zoroastrianism?
Monotheistic (belief in one god)
Polytheistic (belief in many gods)
Belief in the legendary Zoro
Belief in Jesus Christ
This Persian King expanded the Persian Empire and began construction of the Royal Road
Darius
Achaemenid
Cyrus the Great
Xerxes
Which statement best explains the successful unification of other cultures under Persian control?
The Persians had a large military.
The Persians had tolerance of traditions and customs of the people they conquered
The Persians forced all peoples to practice the Persian religion.
The Persians treated the people they conquered harshly.
Who was the Persian religion named after?
The prophet Zoroaster
The mask of Zorro
The star Astrian
Astro the wonder dog
How did Judaism differ from many other early religions prior to the classical period?
Judaism encouraged missionaries to convert non-believers.
Judaism relied on the interpretations of religious scholars.
Judaism emphasized a belief in one God.
Judaism imposed strict dietary laws.
Which belief system gained prominence in India during the Mauryan Empire?
Hinduism
Buddhism
Christianity
Confucianism
Which of the following best describes Indian culture during the rule of the Gupta Empire?
Buddhist traditions dominated, while Hindu customs were viewed unfavorably.
Hindu culture flourished with many works of art and literature being produced.
Cultural pursuits were prohibited so people could spend their time in meditation.
Indian scholars were persecuted by political leaders who felt threatened by their ideas.
Why did the Mauryan Empire flourish under the leadership of Ashoka?
Ashoka forced many to convert to Buddhism and exiled rebellious Hindus from India.
Ashoka instituted a period of peace and open trade after his conversion to Buddhism.
Ashoka divided the empire into smaller city-states ruled by his brothers and sons.
Ashoka passed laws that were so strict, no one dared to rebel.
Zoroastrianism is an early monotheistic religion emerging from which classical civilization?
Gupta India
Greece
Persia
Han China
Which innovation promoted trade and contributed to the unity of the Persian Empire?
Creation of a universal code of laws
Use of standardized metal coins
Division of the empire into administrative provinces
Construction of the remarkable gardens of the palace in Babylon
Which of the following best explains how river valley civilizations influenced the development of Classical civilizations?
The belief in monotheism was advanced by the river valley civilizations.
The tradition of hunting and gathering was introduced by the river valley civilizations.
The idea of religious freedom was promoted by the river valley civilizations.
The foundations of political centralization were established by the river valley civilizations.
Who spread Buddhism?
the Buddha
Asoka
Mohammad
Moses
Persia is modern day_____.
Iran
Iraq
India
Indonesia
Who ruled each province in Persia?
senators
priests
satraps
pharoah
