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Eastern Classical Civilizations Review

Total questions: 83

Worksheet time: 48mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which ruler is credited with the founding of the Persian Empire?

a)

Ramses the Great

b)

Alexander the Great

c)

Cyrus the Great

d)

Darius

2.

The main religion of Persia was -

a)

Christianity

b)

Judaism

c)

Polytheism

d)

Zoroastrianism

3.

How did the Persian Empire manage its territories as it expanded?

a)

It mismanaged its territories and lost land as a result.

b)

It divided the empire into provinces that were managed by appointed governors.

c)

It stationed army bases in every major city of the empire.

d)

It held democratic elections to determine state rulers.

4.

Which statement best explains the successful unification of other cultures under Persian control?

a)

The Persians had a large military.

b)

The Persians had tolerance of traditions and customs of the people they conquered

c)

The Persians forced all peoples to practice the Persian religion.

d)

The Persians treated the people they conquered harshly.

5.

The Great Royal Road was an achievement of —

a)

India

b)

Egypt

c)

Persia

d)

Rome

6.
____________ was Persia's capital city built by Darius.
a)
Persepolis 
b)
Babylon
c)
Ziggurat
d)
Nineveh 
7.
Zoroastrianism has had an influence or connection to all of the following religions except. . .
a)
Christianity
b)
Judiasm
c)
Islam
d)
Traditional Roman Religion
8.
Zoroastrians believe in _____________.
a)
1 God
b)
3 Gods
c)
Many Gods
d)
No Gods
9.

What was the name of the Persian ruler of each province or state?

a)

King

b)

Governor

c)

Satrap

d)

Lord

10.

Following Chandragupta Maurya's death, his grandson _________ brought the Mauryan empire to its greatest heights.

a)

Imhotep

b)

Seleucus

c)

Chandra Gupta I

d)

Asoka

11.

As the story is told, Asoka felt sorrow because of the bloodshed and war he waged early in his reign. Because of this, he converted to:

a)

Jainism

b)

Buddhism

c)

Hinduism

d)

Judaism

12.

Asoka is best known for expanding the Mauryan empire through:

a)

migration

b)

trade

c)

brutal wars and violence

d)

spiritual awakenings

13.

Which of the following are true in relation to Chandragupta Maurya? Select all that apply. There are multiple answers.

a)

His grandson took the throne after he was killed in battle

b)

He kept control over the empire by maintaining a strong army

c)

He used an extensive spy network

d)

He established standardized weights and measures

e)

He ruled to Gupta Empire for approximately 15 years

14.

Who is knows as the founder of the Mauryan empire?

a)

Chandragupta

b)

Seleucus Nicator

c)

Megasthenes

d)

Chanakya

15.

Chandragupta was influenced by Jainism and Ashoka was influenced by Budhism

a)

True

b)

False

16.

How did Asoka let his people know about his laws and beliefs?

a)

He told them

b)

He had them carved on giant stone pillars

c)

He wrote songs and had them sung around the empire

d)

He posted them on Instagram

17.

After whose rule did the Empire decline and finally fall apart?

a)

Chandragupta

b)

Asoka

c)

Narendra Modi

d)

Gandhi

18.

Pick the empire - developed Rock and Pillar Edicts

a)

Maurya Empire

b)

Gupta Empire

c)

Both

19.
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.
20.
Where did Confucianism originate?
a)
Japan
b)
India
c)
Arabia
d)
China
21.
According to Confucius, rulers should govern by _______
a)
the law.
b)
military might.
c)
a monopoly on natural resources.
d)
setting a good example.
22.
In China on Tomb-sweeping Day, families visit the graves of deceased relatives.  Why did Confucius say people should honor and respect their elders?
a)
Because children should sweep away all memory of their ancestors so they may rest in peace.
b)
So that their elders will fund their children's education.
c)
Because filial piety - respect of children for their parents - was critical to the social order.
d)
Because elders do not need to show the younger members of the family any respect or lead by example.
23.
Confucius said people in ____________ must set a good example.
a)
authority
b)
jail
c)
love
d)
trouble
24.
Confucius' main goal was to have ___________ in society.
a)
order
b)
fun
c)
happiness
d)
work
25.

FOUNDER OF CONFUCIANISM

a)

Siddhartha Gautama

b)

Zhou

c)

Confucius

d)

Lao Tzu

26.

What did Confucius place great importance on?

a)

Getting good grades

b)

Traditional ways

c)

Filial Piety

d)

Women being inferior to men

27.

Filial Piety

a)

Children show devotion to their parents

b)

Women are inferior to men

c)

Children get good grades

d)

Parents take care of their children until they leave home

28.

Which religion has a deep respect for nature?

a)

Confucianism

b)

Daoism

29.

Confucius and Laozi are examples of Chinese...

a)

Gods

b)

Philosophers

c)

Prophets

d)

Emperors

30.
Laozi (Lao Tzu) was the founder of—
a)
Buddhism
b)
Taoism
c)
Legalism
d)
Confucianism
31.
What's the name of this symbol?
a)
Moksha
b)
Yin-Yang
c)
Nirvana
d)
Eightfold Path 
32.
Respect for elders, good government and social order represent the basic beliefs of
a)
Hinduism
b)
Legalism
c)
Confucianism
d)
Daoism
33.
What philosophy/religion teaches to live in harmony with nature?
a)
Legalism
b)
Hinduism
c)
Confucianism
d)
Taoism
34.
Which philosophy began the belief in Yin and Yang?
a)
Confucianism
b)
Taoism
c)
Legalism
35.
Which philosophy began the belief in Yin and Yang?
a)
Confucianism
b)
Taoism
c)
Legalism
36.

Who is considered to be the founder of Daoism?

a)

Confucius

b)

Lao Tzu

c)

Sun Tzu

d)

Mao Zedong

37.

Daoists emphasized the importance of ____________ and ___________.

a)

peace, harmony

b)

punishment, strictness

c)

rules, restrictions

d)

kings, queens

38.
_____ 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
39.
Respect for elders is known as...
a)
Ancestor Veneration
b)
The Dao
c)
The Middle Path
d)
Filial Piety
40.
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
41.
According to Daoists, in order to learn how to behave you should look at...
a)
Other people.
b)
Nature.
c)
Important Books.
d)
Relationships.
42.
Who is the founder of Daoism?
a)
Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha)
b)
Kong Fu Zi (Confucius)
c)
Laozi
43.
Who is the founder of Confucianism?
a)
Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha)
b)
Kong Fu Zi (Confucius)
c)
Laozi
44.
True or False Bureaucracy: government administrative offices staffed with non-elected workers
a)
True
b)
False
45.
True or False Patricians: Large agricultural estates owned by wealthy Roman citizens
a)
True
b)
False
46.
True or False Oligarchy: governmental system based on the will of the people
a)
True
b)
False
47.
True or False Caste system: strict social stratification system in Hindu society
a)
True
b)
False
48.
Choose the matching term Respect for elders, parents, and ancestors
a)
Mandate of Heaven
b)
Caste System
c)
Filial Piety
d)
Pious
49.
Choose the matching term Rulers with absolute power
a)
Republic
b)
Democratic
c)
Autocratic
d)
Bureaucracy
50.
Choose the matching term Governmental system with elected representatives
a)
Democracy
b)
Oligarchy
c)
Monarchy
d)
Republic
51.
Choose the matching term Spread of ideas and products
a)
Diffusion
b)
Osmosis
c)
Republic
d)
Democracy
52.
Choose the correct definition Caste System
a)
governmental system with elected representatives
b)
large agricultural estates owned by wealthy Roman citizens
c)
governmental system based on the will of the people
d)
strict social stratification system in Hindu society
53.
Choose the correct definition Plebeians
a)
commoner social class of Roman society
b)
large agricultural estates owned by wealthy Roman citizens
c)
rule by a small group of wealthy men
d)
upper class of Roman society
54.
Choose the correct definition Republic
a)
strict social stratification system in Hindu society
b)
governmental system with elected representatives
c)
spread of ideas and products
d)
government administrative offices staffed with non-elected workers
55.
Choose the correct definition Oligarchy
a)
commoner social class of Roman society
b)
rule by a small group of wealthy men
c)
upper class of Roman society
d)
large agricultural estates owned by wealthy Roman citizens
56.
Choose the correct definition Patricians
a)
commoner social class of Roman society
b)
rule by a small group of wealthy men
c)
upper class of Roman society
d)
large agricultural estates owned by wealthy Roman citizens
57.
Choose the correct definition Democracy
a)
strict social stratification system in Hindu society
b)
government administrative offices staffed with non-elected workers
c)
governmental system with elected representatives
d)
governmental system based on the will of the people
58.

Match the following

a)

large agricultural estates owned by wealthy Roman citizens

1.

Latifundia

b)

government administrative offices staffed with non-elected workers

2.

Bureaucracy

c)

spread of ideas and products

3.

Diffusion

d)

Respect for elders, parents, and ancestors

4.

Filial Piety

e)

Rulers with absolute power

5.

Autocratic

59.

Match the following

a)

Oligarchy

1.

rule by a small group of wealthy men

b)

Patricians

2.

upper class of Roman society

c)

Plebeians

3.

commoner social class of Roman society

60.
Founder of Hinduism
a)
Cows are holy
b)
Siddhartha Gautama
c)
Abraham
d)
No single person (Aryans and local traditions)
61.
Religious Book for Hinduism
a)
Eightfold Path
b)
Torah
c)
Vedas
d)
Wheel of Law
62.
Religious Practices/Rules for Hinduism
a)
follow the 10 Commandments
b)
Follow the Caste System
c)
Four Noble Truths
d)
worship in synagogue
63.
Ultimate Goal for Hinduism
a)
Reach Nirvana
b)
Reach spiritual perfection (becoming one with Brahman)
c)
Reach Canaan, the Promise Land
d)
Have a lighter heart than the feather
64.
Gods and Goddesses for Hinduism
a)
Brahman, Vishnu, Shiva
b)
Allah
c)
God
d)
Osiris and Isis
65.
Founder of Buddhism
a)
Moses
b)
Siddhartha Gautama
c)
Aryans
d)
Abraham
66.
Religious Practices/Rules for Buddhism
a)
Follow the 10 Commandments
b)
Follow the caste system
c)
Follow the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path
d)
Follow the king's laws
67.
Ultimate Goal for Buddhism
a)
Reach Brahman
b)
Reach the afterlife
c)
Reach Nirvana (Enlightenment)
d)
Reach Canaan
68.
What is the term for a person being reborn after a previous life?
a)
maya
b)
reincarnation
c)
recluse
d)
dharma
69.
This determines the state of your reincarnation...What goes around, comes around!
a)
Vedas
b)
Karma
c)
Aryans
d)
Upanishads
70.
Where was Buddhism founded?
a)
China
b)
Northern India
c)
North America
d)
South Africa
71.

What is the ultimate goal of Buddhism?

a)

to reach a state of blissful peace without desire or suffering (nirvana)

b)

to reach heaven

c)

to be reincarnated into the Dali Lama

d)

to be reach the highest caste

72.

What is the Eight-Fold Path in Buddhism?

a)

four noble truths

b)

the steps Buddhist take to reach

nirvana or enlightenment

c)

religious holiday

d)

paths to the temple

73.

What does Buddha mean?

a)

Suffering

b)

Life of Moderation

c)

Enlightened One

d)

An awakening to the truth

74.

What are the basic teachings of Buddhism called?

a)

Ten Commandments

b)

The Four Noble Truths

c)

Shar'ia Law

d)

The Five Noble Truths

75.
Which of the following is an example of standardization under the Qin Dynasty?
a)
Uniform books
b)
Uniform Currency 
c)
Uniform dress code
d)
Uniform weapons 
76.
What is Legalism? 
a)
A simple and natural way of life
b)
Leaders must be good and wise for their subjects to be good and wise 
c)
Strong ruler and harsh laws are needed for social order
d)
The Mandate of heaven will provide the answers for the emperor 
77.

Which philosophy did Qin base his rule on? (a)  

Choose from the below words
Daoism
Legalism
Mohism
Confucianism
78.

Who was the founder of the Han dynasty? (a)  

Choose from the below words
Wu Wang
Qin Shihuangdi
Liu Bang
Hanfeizi
79.

a trade route stretching from western China to southwestern Asia (a)  

Choose from the below words
the Dynamite Road
the Spice Road
the Paper Road
the Silk Road
80.

Which dynasty saw China reuinted after the Warring States Period?

a)

Shang

b)

Zhao

c)

Qin

d)

Han

81.

Why did Emperor Qin Shi Huang plan and build the Great Wall of China?

a)

To punish all of the rebellious nobles

b)

To keep invaders out of China's northern borders

c)

To increase trade with countries north of China

82.

The dynasty that changed back to Confucianism and education

a)

Qin Dynasty

b)

Han Dynasty

83.

The dynasty that created the Civil Service Exam

a)

Qin Dynasty

b)

Han Dynasty

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