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Unit 2 Exam - Civilizations of Asia

Total questions: 21

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What was one effect of the Tang Dynasty's land reform policy on the central government's power?

a)

It allowed peasants to own land, leading to increased agricultural output.

b)

It increased government revenue through higher taxation.

c)

It expanded the civil service with officials loyal to the central government.

d)

It diminished the influence of local landowners by redistributing land.

2.

During a history class, Abigail was asked: Which Mongol ruler attempted a failed invasion of Japan in 1274?

a)

Kublai Khan

b)

Genghis Khan

c)

Babur

d)

Tamerlane

3.

Harper and Benjamin were discussing the concept of the rebirth of the soul in another bodily form. What is this concept called?

a)

Reincarnation

b)

Caste

c)

Shintoism

d)

Dharma

4.
The sacred scriptures of Hinduism
a)
Vedas
b)
Zen
c)
Baha'i
d)
Parsis
5.

Roles assigned based on education and experience

a)

Gentry

b)

Aristocrat

c)

Nepotism

d)

Jimmu

6.

Henry was asked to bring an offering of gold or other gifts to the parents of his potential wife.

a)

Dowry

b)

Gentry

c)

Pleasantry

d)

Chivalry

7.

What was the primary purpose of the foot-binding practice in historical China?

a)

To conform to beauty standards by making feet appear smaller

b)

To enhance physical abilities by altering foot structure

c)

To signify social status through unique footwear

d)

To improve health by correcting foot alignment

8.

Which of the following terms best describes Japan's geographical structure as a series of islands?

a)

Archipelago

b)

Peninsula

c)

Isthmus

d)

Continent

9.

Which of the following is a traditional religion of Japan?

a)

Shinto

b)

Christianity

c)

Islam

d)

Judaism

10.
In Japanese culture, the sun-goddess, ______________, created light. Considered the most important of all Japanese deities, or gods, in the Shinto religion, she gave birth to the first Japanese emperor. Followers of Shintoism believe that every emperor is her descendant.
a)
Amaterasu
b)
Izanami
c)
Jurōjin
d)
Ame-no-Uzume
11.
Beginning in the 5th century, the Yamato Clan seized power in Japan. During this time, the emperor had no power. As the centuries came and went, feudalism emerged in Japan. As before, the emperor had no power. The Japanese ____________ controlled the nation and distributed land to the wealthy landowners, or _______________.
a)
Shogun; daimyo
b)
Vassal; fief
c)
Ronin; seppuku
d)
Seppuku; bushido
12.

In the early 13th century, _____________ established the Mongol Empire, which eventually expanded to include vast territories such as China, Korea, and parts of Russia. His successors continued to expand the empire's reach.

a)

Genghis Khan

b)

Kublai Khan

c)

Borte Khan

d)

Shao Khan

13.

In Mason's history class, they learned about Japan's feudal society. Who held the real power during that time?

a)

the emperor.

b)

women.

c)

peasants.

d)

the shogun.

14.
Japan is located in which ocean?
a)
Indian Ocean
b)
Atlantic Ocean
c)
Pacific Ocean
d)
Arctic Ocean
15.

Samuel, Liam, and Maya are planning a trip to Japan. They are making a list of things they might encounter or experience there. Mark all the following that belong to Japan

a)

Tsunamis

b)

Mount Fuji

c)

Monsoons

d)

Bombed Pearl Harbor

e)

Himalayas

16.

Which religion believes that all parts of nature have spirits called kamis?

a)

Zen Buddhism

b)

Shintoism

c)

Daoism

17.
Two religions originated in India and have some beliefs in common.  Which two are they? 
a)
Judaism and Christianity
b)
Judaism and Buddhism
c)
Buddhism and Hindusim
d)
Hinduism and Christianity
18.

To escape the cycle of death and rebirth, one must obey his or her religious and moral duties, which is called

a)

Dharma

b)

Brahma

c)

ahimsa

d)

avatar

19.

Which best describes the Mongols

a)

brutal warriors and Shinto worshipers

b)

Buddhist and brutal warriors

c)

great soldiers and Muslim

d)

tolerant of other religions and brutal warriors

20.

Which country did Kublai Khan try to invade but failed?

a)

Korea

b)

Vietnam

c)

Japan

d)

Mongolia

21.

What was the primary role of samurai in feudal Japan?

a)

To serve as merchants

b)

To act as religious leaders

c)

To serve as warriors and protectors

d)

To govern provinces