WorksheetsWHA Unit 2: Classical Era (McKay)
Total questions: 84
Worksheet time: 48mins
The social order that divides Hindus into social categories is known as. Mark only one oval.
The Hibachi System
The Caste System
The Cask System
The Decimal System
The bottom category of the Caste System is known as. Mark only one oval.
the warriors
the academics
the priests
the untouchables
Which group of people ranked highest on the caste system? Mark only one oval.
warrior
priests
farmers
merchants
Invented advanced paper-making techniques that helped increase literacy. Mark only one oval.
Greece
Rome
Gupta
Han
Invented philosophy; Philosophers such as Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle questioned ideas. Mark only one oval.
Greece
Rome
Gupta
Han
Invented new mathematical ideas such as numerals, zero, and pi. Mark only one oval.
Greece
Rome
Gupta
Han
The trade network that linked China with the West became known as. Mark only one oval.
the Great Wall.
the civil service system.
caravans.
the Silk Road.
What animals transported most of the goods along the Silk Road? Mark only one oval.
Horses
Camels
Elephants
Llamas in disguise
What is Cultural Diffusion? Mark only one oval.
the exchange and spread of goods and ideas through contact between people from different cultures
a series of trade routes in one region connected together
a path followed by people who trade with one another
the act of exchanging something for something else
What religion makes it way from India along Silk Roads to China? Mark only one oval.
Islam
Buddhism
Sikhism
Hinduism
What disease began on the Silk Road that devastated parts of the world? Mark only one oval.
Chicken Pox
Flu
Dehydration
Bubonic Plague
Hinduism and Buddhism flourished in what empire? Mark only one oval.
Roman Empire
Gupta Empire
Han Dynasty
All three
The belief in only one God. Mark only one oval.
monotheism
polytheism
Hinduism
Buddhism
The belief in more than one god. Mark only one oval.
Monotheism
Polytheism
Hinduism
Buddhism
What is Emperor Shi Huangdi known for?
Building the Forbidden City
Uniting China under one rule
Establishing trade on the Silk Road
Keeping China as a series of states
What is Legalism? Mark only one oval.
A simple and natural way of life
Leaders must be good and wise for their subjects to be good and wise
Strong punishment ruler and harsh laws are needed for social order
The Mandate of heaven will provide the answers for the emperor
What did Shi Huangdi have created for him so he could rule in his afterlife? Mark only one oval.
terra cotta army
Great Wall
Shaolin Temple
pyramid
What was the purpose of the Great Wall? Mark only one oval.
keep out Roman invaders from the west
keep out Indian invaders from the south
keep out nomadic Mongols from the north
keep out the Japanese from the east
How did the geography of Greece affect its development? Mark only one oval.
The cold weather prevented any agriculture from succeeding.
The few natural barriers allowed one strong clan to unite the entire country.
The many mountains and seas caused many rival city-states to develop.
The intense heat generally forced most outdoor activities inside.
Which city-state was characterized by strong military discipline, more freedoms for women, and severe treatment of slaves? Mark only one oval.
Athens
Corinth
Sparta
Syracuse
The sacred and classical Indian language which was introduced by the Aryans. Mark only one oval.
Calligraphy
Sanskrit
Cuneiform
Mandarin Chinese
Who discovered the terracotta army? Mark only one oval.
Soldiers that conquered the land
Farmers digging a well
Chinese family that inherited the land
It has been known and protected since the ancient times
How did Emperor Qin help reform the economy of ancient China? Mark only one oval.
He established a central bank
He only gave government positions to the rich people
He established a standard system of currency and measurements canals and expanded roads
He helped the poor
Which dynasty was China reunited after the Warring States Period? Mark only one oval.
Shang
Zhao
Qin
Han
A bureaucracy is. Mark only one oval.
a large organization with one ruler who makes up all of the rules
a large organization that has rules that each group follows
a large organization where only government officials make up the rules for everyone else to follow
None of the above
This is a large political unit or state, usually under one leader, controlling many peoples or territories. Mark only one oval.
Caliph
Empire
Civilization
Polytheism
Who was Qin Shi Huangdi? Mark only one oval.
A queen in Ancient Rome
A Chinese teacher
The first emperor of China
A Chinese farmer
How did the Romans carry water from mountains into cities? Mark only one oval.
by combining a set of layers
by combining a set of arches
by building aqueducts
by building a bridgeon 1
The wealthy ruling class of Rome was called. Mark only one oval.
Ciceros
Plebeians
Visogoths
Patricians
The social class made up of craftsmen, merchants, and poor farmers. Mark only one oval.
Ciceros
Patricians
Visogoths
Plebeians
Match the religion with its founder...
Jesus
Christianity
Muhammad
Islam
Abraham
Judaism
Hinduism
No one founder
Buddhism
Siddhartha Gautama
Match the Sacred Writings
Christianity
The Bible
Hinduism
The Vedas
Buddhism
The Tripitaka
Judaism
The Torah
Islam
The Quran
China's silk was produced along the...
Chang River
Huang River
Great Wall
Silk Road
Which color represents where the Islamic religion began?
Blue
Red
Green
Yellow
White
Which color represents where the Hinduism religion began?
Blue
Red
Green
Yellow
White
Which color represents where the Judaism religion began?
Blue
Red
Green
Yellow
White
Which color represents where the location to which
Buddhism spread?
Blue
Red
Green
Yellow
White
Which color represents where the Roman Empire was centered?
Blue
Red
Green
Yellow
White
Which color represents where the Han Dynasty was centered?
Blue
Red
Green
Yellow
White
Which color represents where the Gupta Empire was centered?
Blue
Red
Green
Yellow
White
Which color represents where Christianity began?
Blue
Red
Green
Yellow
White
Which color represents where Buddhism began?
Blue
Red
Green
Yellow
White
Which color represents the empire that was based around the Mediterranean Ocean
Blue
Red
Green
Yellow
White
Which of these civilizations had the biggest impact on Roman art, architecture, and religion?
Greece
Persia
Mesopotamia
Indus River Valley
Which empire is described as the Golden Age of classical Indian culture?
Gupta Empire
Harappa Empire
Indo-Aryan Empire
Mauryan Empire
Which religion started in northern India and was carried into China?
Islam
Christianity
Buddhism
Hinduism
What type of government best describes Athens?
Democracy
Oligarchy
Tyranny
Monarchy
Herodotus is know as....
The Father of Medicine
The Father of Science
The Father of Cooking
The Father of History
Why did the Mauryan Empire flourish under the leadership of Ashoka?
Ashoka forced many to convert to Buddhism and exiled rebellious Hindus from India.
Ashoka instituted a period of peace and open trade after his conversion to Buddhism.
Ashoka divided the empire into smaller city-states ruled by his brothers and sons.
Ashoka passed laws that were so strict, no one dared to rebel.
Under the Mauryan Empire and leader Asoka this religion was spread by missionaries throughout the Indian Empire
Buddhism
Hinduism
Christianity
Islam
The Gupta Empire is considered the "Golden Age" of ancient India PRIMARILY because it
was marked by achievements in science, mathematics, and the arts.
established the role of Buddhism as the central religion of India.
was the first Indian civilization to unite most of the subcontinent
defeated the Romans in numerous battles over control of trade routes.
During the Golden Age of India, which of the these were contributions to society?
laws and politics
sports and militarism
mathematics and literature
textiles and metalworking
In Buddhism, the release from selfishness and pain that comes from complete understanding is known as
dharma.
moksha.
nirvana.
sangha.
"Periodization" is...
the grammatical way to end a sentence
the terminal degree for a professional historian
the order in which historical events occurred
how we decide to organize events into eras
What is the term for a person being reborn after a previous life?
maya
reincarnation
recluse
dharma
This determines the state of your reincarnation...What goes around, comes around!
Vedas
Karma
Aryans
Upanishads
The Buddha said that one could end suffering and find enlightenment by following...
ones' own heart
the Eightfold Path
Asceticism
your Dharma
What are the basic teachings of Buddhism called?
Ten Commandments
The Four Noble Truths
Shar'ia Law
The Five Noble Truths
What does Buddha mean?
Suffering
Enlightened One
An awakening to the truth
Life of Moderation
What is the ultimate goal of Buddhism?
Escape the cycle of rebirth
Reach Enlightenment
Follow the Eightfold Path
Become one with Brahman
Vedic religion called for the division of society into four main social classes. What were these classes called and who belonged to them? (in order)
1. Kshatriyas = rulers & warrior, 2. Brahmins = priests, 3. Vaishyas = herders & merchants, 4. Shudras = servants, farmers, & laborers
1. Shudras = servants, farmers, & laborers, 2. Kshatriyas = rulers & warriors, 3. Vaishyas = herders & merchants, 4. Brahmins = priests
The is no class system in Vedic religion.
1. Brahmins = priests, 2. Kshatriyas = rulers & warriors, 3. Vaishyas = herders & merchants, 4. Shudras = servants, farmers, & laborers
The most important Chinese export
cotton
jade
terra cotta
silk
What happened in Athens during the “Golden Age” of Pericles?
Athens became the sole military power in the world by invading and defeating the Persians and Egyptians.
A gold deposit was found in the Athenian foothills making the city the most wealthy in the world.
Politics and architecture, monuments, art, philosophy, and literature flourished in the city as it became the center of Greek culture.
The capital city of the Greek nation was moved to Athens and it became the largest city in the world.
Alexander the Great was mostly known for?
he conquered most of the Mediterranean world, including Egypt and Persia, and as far as the Indus River Valley. He spreading Greek culture everywhere he conquered.
he known as "The Father of Tragedy" and wrote the Oresteia trilogy
he taught that the way to seek truth is through a series of questions and answers
Nothing he was just great
Which type of landscape best describes much of the region of Ancient Greece?
flat
mountainous
desert
rainforest
Who did the Romans defeat in the PUNIC WARS?
Macedonia
Egypt
Israel
Carthage
What is the name of the 200 year period from the first emperor to the fall of Emperor Marcus Aurelius in 187 B.C.E. called?
Pax Germanica
Pax Romana
Pax Mongolia
Pax Augustus
In the Roman Republic, what was the most powerful legislative or law-making body?
The Tribunes
The Senate
The Consuls
The Legion
What was the first Roman law code, written in 450 B.C.E., called?
The Ten Commandments
The Constitution
The Twelve Tables
The Five Relationships
How many Consuls were elected as the executive power in Rome?
1
2
3
4
What major religion develops during the ROMAN EMPIRE and eventually becomes the religion of the EMPIRE?
Judaism
Paganism
Christianity
Zoroastrianism
What achievement brought fresh water into Roman cities?
Laws
Arches
Dome
Aqueducts
By expanding the empire and reorganizing the military and government to make it safe and strong, Caesar Augustus created a new era of prosperity that lasted 200 years called
Pax Romana
Golden Years
Pax Augustus
Age of Prosperity
Early in the first century AD a new religion called WHAT... appeared in Rome.
stoics
philosophy
Augustus
Christianity
A modern soccer stadium is similar to which Roman accomplishment?
Basilica of Constantine
The Colosseum
The Pantheon
Pont du Gard
Rome's first code of laws were called the
Hammurabi's Code
Law of Nations
Twelve Tables
10 Commandments
The culture that spread throughout Alexander's Empire was known as
Zoroastrianism
Alexandrian
Hellenistic
Achaemenid
Which philosophical and ethical system heavily influenced the Han Dynasty and continues to be central to Chinese culture and ethics?
Confucianism
Daoism
Humanism
Legalism
Christianity was carried throughout the Roman Empire by whom?
Jesus
Paul
Pilate
Constantine
Who converted to Christianity and made it legal to be a Christian?
Constantine
Diocletian
Augustus Octavian
Caesar
Christianity is an extension of what religion?
Judaism
Buddhism
Hinduism
Shintoism
Which of the following best explains how river valley civilizations influenced the development of Classical civilizations?
The belief in monotheism was advanced by the river valley civilizations.
The idea of religious freedom was promoted by the river valley civilizations.
The tradition of hunting and gathering was introduced by the river valley civilizations.
The foundations of political centralization were established by the river valley civilizations.
Which of these best describes the role of the apostle Paul in spreading Christianity?
He convinced the Roman emperor to legalize Christianity.
He became the first Christian emperor of Rome.
He established the first Christian church in Rome.
He traveled throughout the Roman Empire converting people to Christianity.
Christianity spread rapidly throughout the Roman Empire because
its message of eternal salvation for all who repent appealed to the common people.
persecution of Jews only served to increase interest in the new religion.
many Romans had already converted to Judaism, which had similar beliefs.
as military commanders converted, they forced their subordinates to convert too.
