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Ancient Empires of India and Dynasties of China

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 28mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The diagram shows the relationship between individuals in a society based on the ideas of -

a)

Confucius

b)

Moses

c)

Emperor Asoka

d)

Siddhartha Gautama

2.

Which type of geographic feature served as barrier that protected ancient China but through which the Aryans found a route to ancient India?

a)

deserts

b)

mountains

c)

rivers

d)

plateaus

3.

Which statement can best be supported by the information on the map?

a)

By 260 B.C., the Mauryan Empire extended northward into Central China.

b)

The Mauryan Empire controlled more of the Indian subcontinent than the Gupta Empire.

c)

Most of the Gupta Empire was located on the Deccan Plateau.

d)

The economies of India's early empires were mainly based on overland trade.

4.

Which belief is most closely associated with the teachings of Siddhartha Guatama (Buddha)?

a)

People are born into a specific caste.

b)

Believers must follow the Ten Commandments.

c)

Followers must fast during Ramadan.

d)

People can overcome their selfish desires by following the Eightfold Path.

5.

Which belief is shared by both Hindus and Buddhists?

a)

Everyone should have the same social status.

b)

People should pray five times a day.

c)

The soul is reborn after death.

d)

Material wealth is a sign of blessing from the gods.

6.

One way in which Confucian teachings, the Ten Commandments, and the Eightfold Path in Buddhism were all similar was that they -

a)

promoted polytheism

b)

established equality between men and women.

c)

provided codes for moral behavior

d)

affirmed belief in one God.

7.

The achievements in the image refer to contributions of -

a)

Gupta Empire

b)

Persian Empire

c)

Greek city-states

d)

Han dynasty

8.

In China, the development of civil service examinations and a belief in filial piety reflect the influence of

a)

Shinto

b)

Jainism

c)

Confucianism

d)

Buddhism

9.

The caste system in India was characterized by -

a)

toleration for various religious beliefs

b)

equality between men and women

c)

a lack of social mobility

d)

the right of people to choose their occupations

10.

Which religion is most closely associated with self-denial, meditation, the "Four Noble Truths," and Nirvana?

a)

Buddhism

b)

Christianity

c)

Judaism

d)

Shinto

11.

Which accomplishments are most closely associated with the Gupta Empire?

a)

Adoption of democracy and construction of the Pantheon

b)

defeat of the Roman Empire and adoption of Christianity

c)

establishment of Pax Mongolia and founding of Chinese dynasty

d)

use of the Sanskrit language and development of the concept of zero

12.

Which concept is illustrated in the diagram?

a)

The Mandate of Heaven

b)

the caste system

c)

reincarnation

d)

Confucian teaching on superior-inferior relationships

13.

Which religion is most closely associated with the diagram?

a)

Hinduism

b)

Christianity

c)

Daoism

d)

Confucianism

14.

How were the collapses of the Roman Empire and the Han Dynasty similar?

a)

Both emperors handed power to a warlord

b)

Both societies faced pressure from outside invaders

c)

Christian teachings made both societies less warlike

d)

In both societies, city-dwellers relied extensively on slavery

15.

The architectural achievements in the image indicate that -

a)

advanced building techniques existed in ancient civilizations

b)

religion was a little importance

c)

entertainment was important to the cultures of most ancient societies

d)

trade routes existed between China and Western Europe

16.

The Han Dynasty and the Roman Empire were similar in that both -

a)

developed extensive trade networks

b)

created classless societies

c)

encouraged democratic ideals

d)

established free-market economies