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Unit 3 Review

Total questions: 78

Worksheet time: 1hrs 29mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
___________determines how a person will be reborn.
a)
dharma
b)
ahisma
c)
karma
d)
moksha
2.
India's social system of the social class in which you were born into was called __________.
a)
pyramid
b)
social status
c)
social class
d)
caste system
3.
Which is the highest in the caste system?
a)
Brahmins
b)
Kshatriyas
c)
Vaisyas
d)
Dalits
4.
The Indian_____________ is a landmass separated by the rest of Asia by the Himalayas and the Hindu Kush.
a)
delta
b)
continent
c)
subcontinent
d)
plateau
5.
Nirvana is ...
a)
A place of perfect peace and happiness
b)
A place of realization and concurring 
c)
A building Buddhists go to pray
d)
A rock band 
6.
A _____ is usually separated from the rest of the continent by physical features.
a)
monsoons
b)
subcontinent
c)
Indus River
d)
raja
7.
What mountain range is the in the world & is located in the northeast part of India?
a)
Mount Everest
b)
Himalaya Mountains
c)
Hindu Kush
d)
Mount Kilamonjaro
8.
Hinduism believes in these EXCEPT
a)
Monotheism
b)
Karma: destiny is based on previous actions
c)
Reincarnation: rebirth
d)
Dharma: Doing good
9.
What were the Vedas?
a)
A group of powerful kings
b)
Religious texts of ancient India
c)
Major trade cities in ancient India
d)
A list of laws created for order
10.
Seasonal wind patterns that cause are warmer/wet in summer and colder/dry in winter
a)
typhoon
b)
monsoon
c)
hurricane
d)
subcontinent
11.
A granary is a place to __________
a)
worship
b)
make clothes
c)
sell items
d)
store crops
12.
The two main rivers in Ancient India......
a)
Indus & Euphrates
b)
Euphrates & Tigris
c)
Nile & Ganges
d)
Indus & Ganges
13.
Who built many stupa's throughout India?
a)
Ashoka
b)
Aryans
c)
Buddha
d)
Gupta
14.
What theory did India scientists propose during the Gupta Dynasty?
a)
earth revolved around the sun
b)
earth revolved around the moon
c)
moon revolved around the sun
d)
moon revolved around the earth
15.
What was one of the accomplishments of the Gupta Empire?
a)
solving basic addition
b)
developing physics
c)
creating a number system
d)
creating the idea of "zero"
16.
line of rulers from the same family.
a)
dynasty
b)
oligarchy
c)
democracy
d)
dictatorship
17.
Buddhist shrine  that is shaped like a dome or mound
a)
Pilgrim
b)
Sign
c)
Plateau
d)
Stupa
18.

What is a focus on one area of expertise?

a)

cultivation

b)

expansion

c)

civilization

d)

specialization

19.

What is a conclusion based on evidence?

a)

inference

b)

exchange

c)

translation

d)

interpretation

20.

Why was the time of the Gupta Empire in India called "The Golden Age"? Select the THREE correct answers.

a)

Many achievements were made during this time.

b)

During this time, India had the best medical system in the world.

c)

The Golden Age was a time of peace across India.

d)

The Golden Age was a time of war across India

e)

Many people lost their jobs during this time.

21.

The Indian subcontinent is part of the continent of

a)

Africa

b)

Asia

c)

Europe

d)

South America

22.

_______________ contained religious objects and served as places of worship

a)

Ashoka

b)

Stupas

c)

Vedas

d)

Guru

23.

What is Sanskrit?

a)

A language

b)

a city

c)

a religion

d)

a shrine

24.

Asoka had thousands of Stupas built to help spread what religion?

a)

Hinduism

b)

Buddhism

c)

Jainism

d)

Judaism

25.

What caused the decline of the Gupta Empire?

a)
the caste system ended it
b)
it's a mystery and no one really knows
c)

Influence of Islamic Powers

d)
Flooding covered the cities
26.
What advancements were found in Mohenjo-Daro and other Indus cities?
a)
Castle walls, and cannons
b)

Sewers, running water, toilets, baths

c)
Public transportation
d)
Ziggurats or temples
27.
Where did people first settle near India?
a)
Indus River 
b)
Nile River
c)
Himalaya Mts.
d)
Ganges River
28.

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

29.
What did Asoka do for his people once he converted to Buddhism?
a)
He forced his the people of Mauryan Empire to convert to Buddhism.
b)
He began to punish anyone in his empire that practiced Hinduism.
c)
He rejected violence, gave rich gifts to the poor, and consulted local communities about proper governance and good conduct.
d)
He divided up all of the land in his empire and gave each family an equal portion of land
30.

Which factor contributed most to Emperor Ashoka’s conversion to Buddhism?

a)

his defeat in a major battle

b)

remorse over his warlike ways

c)

the efforts of Buddhist missionaries

d)

the population’s support for Buddhism

31.
Which Mauryan King converted to Buddhism and dedicated his life to peace?
a)
Hammurabi
b)
Raja
c)
Ashoka
d)
Buddha
32.

Indus Valley seals were used to mark ownership during...

a)

Painting

b)

Making pottery

c)

War

d)

Trade

33.

a series of rulers who are all from the same family

a)

dynasty

b)

canal

c)

city-state

d)

mandate

34.

a city that is its own political unit and has its own ruling

a)

dynasty

b)

canal

c)

city-state

d)

mandate

35.

a command; a responsibility given by an authority

a)

dynasty

b)

canal

c)

city-state

d)

mandate

36.

a social organization in which kings, lords, and peasants are bound together by mutual obligations

a)

feudal system

b)

noble

c)

annals

d)

philosophy

37.

a member of high social class

a)

feudal system

b)

noble

c)

annals

d)

philosophy

38.

a record of events

a)

feudal system

b)

noble

c)

annals

d)

philosophy

39.

the study of ideas about knowledge, life, and truths; literally, the love of wisdom

a)

feudal system

b)

noble

c)

annals

d)

philosophy

40.

deep respect for one's parents

a)

filial piety

b)

virtue

c)

astronomy

41.

a high moral standard

a)

filial piety

b)

virtue

c)

astronomy

42.

the study of the stars, plants, and other features of outer space

a)

filial piety

b)

virtue

c)

astronomy

43.

a channel dug by people; use by boats or for irrigation

a)

dynasty

b)

canal

c)

city-state

d)

mandate

44.
  1.  a channel dug by people; used by boats or for irrigation

a)

river

b)

levee

c)

canal

d)

plateau

45.

Silkworms eat what kind of tree and then form cocoons, in which they develop into moths? Then, their cocoons can be spun into silk thread.

a)

holly

b)

pine

c)

mulberry

d)

lemon

46.

Some of the oldest known writing in the world was done by the Shang people, who made carvings on animal bones. These were called...

a)

mystery bones

b)

prediction bones

c)

Shang bones

d)

oracle bones

47.

In Confucianism, the family is the basic unit of society.

a)

True

b)

False

48.

China grew in size during the Zhou Dynasty, which made governing (ruling) China difficult. What happened as result of China becoming too large to govern?

a)

Farmers began building irrigation canals to grow more crops.

b)

Kingdom states revolted and fought the aristocracy (royal family).

c)

The economy began to suffer from a decrease in trade with other countries.

d)

Emperors built roads and canals to increase trade and transportation.

49.

Chinese writing uses symbols to stand for ________.

a)

sounds

b)

words

c)

sports teams

d)

colors

50.

In Chinese dynasties, power was passed down from the father to _________.

a)

his military leader

b)

his younger brother

c)

his oldest son

d)

his oldest daughter

51.

Who used turtle shells and ox bones to make predictions about the future?

a)

Confucius

b)

Oracles

c)

Emperors

d)

Priests

52.

This picture shows the path that merchants (traders) took to trade and sell gold, ivory, medicines, and mainly silk. What was this path called?

a)

The Silk Road

b)

The Ivory Route

c)

The Silkworm Route

d)

The Merchant's Road

53.

What is filial piety and why was it important to China?

a)

A type of musical instrument played during traditional Chinese ceremonies; it reinforced China's religion

b)

A form of government in ancient China; it empowered the aristocracy to lead the kingdoms well

c)
Respect for one's parents, elders, and ancestors; it emphasized the importance of family and social harmony.
d)

A type of currency used in ancient China; it strengthened the economy.

54.

The Silk Road was ________.

a)

a trade route between Rome and Beijing.

b)

A road for trading between China and Europe.

c)

A road connecting silk producers in China.

d)

A road paved with a substance made from silk.

55.

Which Chinese product was in the highest demand by those in the ancient world?

a)

Tea

b)

Porcelain

c)

Silk

d)

Fireworks

56.

Claiming that you are a ruler selected by the universe (gods) is called the _________.

a)

mandate of heaven

b)

aristocracy

c)

dynasty

d)

hierarchy

57.

An __________ is a small group of wealthy people who have government power.

a)

hierarchy

b)

aristocracy

c)

dynasty

d)

mandate of heaven

58.

A _______ is where farmers who lived and worked on the land had to give some of what they made to the lords (rulers) who owned the land.

a)

dynasty

b)

feudal system

c)

aristocracy

d)

mandate of heaven

59.

What physical feature helped the Chinese to settle near and survive

a)

Himalayan Mountains

b)

Great Wall of China

c)

Huang He ( Yellow River )

d)

Desert

60.

Which statement below best describes "Mandate of Heaven"?

a)

A teaching that everyone must respect their elders and ancestors.

b)

A ruler is chosen by a supreme higher power, like heaven or the sky.

c)

A philosophy based on love, respect, peace, self discipline and loyalty.

d)

A system where farmers would give some of what they had to the owners of the land they were using to farm.

61.

Which statement below best describes Confucianism?

a)

A teaching that everyone must respect their elders and ancestors.

b)

A ruler is chosen by a supreme higher power, like heaven or the sky.

c)

A philosophy based on love, respect, peace, self discipline and loyalty.

d)

A system where farmers would give some of what they had to the owners of the land they were using to farm.

62.

Which statement best describes filial piety?

a)

A teaching that everyone must respect their elders and ancestors.

b)

A ruler is chosen by a supreme higher power, like heaven or the sky.

c)

A philosophy based on love, respect, peace, self discipline and loyalty.

d)

A system where farmers would give some of what they had to the owners of the land they were using to farm.

63.

Which statements best describe what was happening during the Spring and Autumn Period in Ancient China? Select two correct answers.

a)

Ancient China's economy was increasing due to a surplus in food and silk.

b)

The people of Ancient China were at war with each other.

c)

The Xia dynasty began to break down because people were going against the government.

d)

The people of Ancient China were at war with other civilizations.

e)

The Zhou dynasty began to break down because people were going against the government.

64.

Which statements best describe how the people of Ancient China responded to the problems of the Spring and Autumn Period? Select three correct answers.

a)

Construction of the Lingqu Canal and the Great Wall provided protection and improved trade.

b)

The people of Ancient China migrated to Ancient India.

c)

The Qin dynasty began to unite with other kingdoms of Ancient China.

d)

Kong Qiu created Confucianism to help spread ideas of love, respect, loyalty, and self-discipline.

e)

Ancient China was conquered by Ancient Greece.

65.

An area settled by people who come from elsewhere

a)

isthmus

b)

polis

c)

colony

d)

citizen

66.

a chain of islands

a)

colony

b)

archipelago

c)

isthmus

d)

oligarchy

67.

a narrow piece of land that connects 2 larger land masses

a)

isthmus

b)

democracy

c)

polis

d)

metic

68.

a city-state of ancient Greece

a)

citizen

b)

isthmus

c)

tyranny

d)

polis

69.

a person with legal rights and responsibilities in a city-state

a)

metic

b)

citizen

c)

aristocracy

d)

tyranny

70.

a type of government in which one person rules in a harsh and brutal way

a)

citizen

b)

helot

c)

democracy

d)

tyranny

71.

an enslaved person in Sparta

a)

helot

b)

logic

c)

metic

d)

city-state

72.

a foreigner living in a Greek city

a)

logic

b)

democracy

c)

metic

d)

tyranny

73.

a group of people who listen to information presented in court

a)

helot

b)

jury

c)

democracy

d)

ologarchy

74.

the study of the ways of thinking and making reasonable arguments

a)

metic

b)

tyranny

c)

aristocracy

d)

logic

75.

the type of government where all the power is held by a small group

a)

democracy

b)

oligarchy

c)

polic

d)

monarchy

76.

the type of government in which people choose (vote) their leaders

a)

monarchy

b)

democracy

c)

tyranny

d)

oligarchy

77.

the kind of government where the leaders are upper class (rich)

a)

aristocracy

b)

democracy

c)

tyranny

d)

oligarchy

78.

City-State:

a)

a city and its surrounding countryside with its own government, laws, and customs

b)

a unique, independent marketplace

c)

a large, metropolitan city that is central to political and cultural life

d)

An area of classical monuments that includes the Parthenon