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WorksheetsAncient Empires of India and Dynasties of China
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 28mins
The diagram shows the relationship between individuals in a society based on the ideas of -
Confucius
Moses
Emperor Asoka
Siddhartha Gautama
Which type of geographic feature served as barrier that protected ancient China but through which the Aryans found a route to ancient India?
deserts
mountains
rivers
plateaus
Which statement can best be supported by the information on the map?
By 260 B.C., the Mauryan Empire extended northward into Central China.
The Mauryan Empire controlled more of the Indian subcontinent than the Gupta Empire.
Most of the Gupta Empire was located on the Deccan Plateau.
The economies of India's early empires were mainly based on overland trade.
Which belief is most closely associated with the teachings of Siddhartha Guatama (Buddha)?
People are born into a specific caste.
Believers must follow the Ten Commandments.
Followers must fast during Ramadan.
People can overcome their selfish desires by following the Eightfold Path.
Which belief is shared by both Hindus and Buddhists?
Everyone should have the same social status.
People should pray five times a day.
The soul is reborn after death.
Material wealth is a sign of blessing from the gods.
One way in which Confucian teachings, the Ten Commandments, and the Eightfold Path in Buddhism were all similar was that they -
promoted polytheism
established equality between men and women.
provided codes for moral behavior
affirmed belief in one God.
The achievements in the image refer to contributions of -
Gupta Empire
Persian Empire
Greek city-states
Han dynasty
In China, the development of civil service examinations and a belief in filial piety reflect the influence of
Shinto
Jainism
Confucianism
Buddhism
The caste system in India was characterized by -
toleration for various religious beliefs
equality between men and women
a lack of social mobility
the right of people to choose their occupations
Which religion is most closely associated with self-denial, meditation, the "Four Noble Truths," and Nirvana?
Buddhism
Christianity
Judaism
Shinto
Which accomplishments are most closely associated with the Gupta Empire?
Adoption of democracy and construction of the Pantheon
defeat of the Roman Empire and adoption of Christianity
establishment of Pax Mongolia and founding of Chinese dynasty
use of the Sanskrit language and development of the concept of zero
Which concept is illustrated in the diagram?
The Mandate of Heaven
the caste system
reincarnation
Confucian teaching on superior-inferior relationships
Which religion is most closely associated with the diagram?
Hinduism
Christianity
Daoism
Confucianism
How were the collapses of the Roman Empire and the Han Dynasty similar?
Both emperors handed power to a warlord
Both societies faced pressure from outside invaders
Christian teachings made both societies less warlike
In both societies, city-dwellers relied extensively on slavery
The architectural achievements in the image indicate that -
advanced building techniques existed in ancient civilizations
religion was a little importance
entertainment was important to the cultures of most ancient societies
trade routes existed between China and Western Europe
The Han Dynasty and the Roman Empire were similar in that both -
developed extensive trade networks
created classless societies
encouraged democratic ideals
established free-market economies
