WorksheetsUnit 2 Eastern Classical Civilizations
Total questions: 24
Worksheet time: 8mins
the "Mandate of Heaven" was used to justify what?
reincarnation
monotheism
authority
polytheism
What is a belief of Buddhism?
only one god
wealth means the gods favor you
people should ignore those in different castes
selfish desires cause human suffering
How did the Royal Road contribute to Persian success?
creating a single written language
building a Great Wall
connecting major Persian cities
establishing trade through China
How did Buddhism spread to new regions?
missionaries and commerce
military conquests
Buddhist shrines
printed books
What did the Zhou emperors use the "Mandate of Heaven" to justify?
their moral right to overthrow previous dynasties
their need for war
high tax rates
their distinct social classes
What was a belief of Buddha?
everyone is born into specific castes
everyone follows the Ten Commandments
people can overcome their selfish desires by following the Eightfold Path
followers must fast
Which classical civilization is responsible for the creation of the Royal Road, rule by satraps, and being religiously tolerant?
Roman Empire
Maurya Empire
Han Dynasty
Persian Empire
What belief do Hindus and Buddhists have in common?
everyone should be equal in society
prayer should happen 5 times a day
the soul is reborn after death (reincarnation)
wealth is a blessing from the gods
Why was the Silk Road important?
Roman exploration
developing nomadic agriculture
moving Chinese armies
exchanging goods between countries/continents
One way in which Confucianism, the Ten Commandments, and Buddhism were similar is that they --
provided codes for moral behavior
believed in many gods
made men and women equal
believed in only one god
Which empire preserved Hindu traditions and made scientific advancements?
Gupta
Persia
Mesopotamia
Han
Which religion has self-denial, meditation, the "Four Noble Truths", and nirvana?
Christianity
Buddhism
Judaism
Shinto
The Qin emperor was committed to standardizing coinage, weights and measures, law codes, and writing. This shows a commitment to
a unified society
a respect for education
dedication to Confucius
polytheism
What are the accomplishments of the Gupta Empire?
Sanskrit languages and developing the concept of zero
adoption of democracy and a constitution
defeating the Roman Empire
establishing Pax Mongolia
Zoroastrianism is a monotheistic religion. What do they believe in?
one god
many gods
reincarnation
harmony with nature
How was the caste system of India characterized?
tolerating other religions
copying the Greco-Roman structure
lack of social mobility
integrated non-Aryans
What do civil service exams and filial piety reflect?
Buddhism
Legalism
Daoism
Confucianism
How did the caste system affect Indian civilization?
The Aryans did not accept Hinduism
The Vaishyas, the merchants, became the most powerful
The Brahmans, or priests, were in power
Buddhism was completely replaced by HInduism
Which of the following were accomplishments of the Han Dynasty?
unified for 400 years
single monetary system
officials elected from civil service exams
Silk Road used for trading
Which is the correct chronological order of the dynasties?
Zhou, Han, Qin
Han, Qin, Zhou
Qin, Zhou, Han
Zhou, Qin, Han
What were the beliefs of Confucianism?
kindness, peace, harmony
anger, war, violence
peace, love, fun
live, laugh, love
Which religion is tied to the social structure in the order of priests, warriors, merchants, peasants?
Christianity
Hinduism
Confucianism
Buddhism
Who taught that sons, younger brothers, and wives were inferior to husbands, fathers, and elder brothers?
Moses
Darius
Confucius
Ashoka
What is this structure, used to defend from Northern invaders?
Royal Wall
Great Wall
Berlin Wall
Amorite Wall
