WorksheetsAsian Civilizations Reviewer
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What Chinese invention allowed sailors to navigate without the sun or stars?
a)
Astrolabe
b)
Magnetic compass
c)
Telescope
d)
Cross-staff
2.
The spirits that are worshipped in Shinto are called:
a)
Kami
b)
Karma
c)
Buddha
d)
Nirvana
3.
What Japanese religion is based on the worship of spirits in nature?
a)
Buddhism
b)
Confucianism
c)
Daoism
d)
Shinto
4.
Which religion began in India and spread widely across Asia?
a)
Islam
b)
Buddhism
c)
Christianity
d)
Confucianism
5.
What material did the Chinese NOT invent?
a)
Paper
b)
Porcelain
c)
Concrete
d)
Fireworks
6.
What role did samurai play in feudal Japan?
a)
Farmers
b)
Teachers
c)
Warriors
d)
Priests
7.
Which group of people helped spread Buddhism from India to China?
a)
Samurai and shoguns
b)
Foreign traders and missionaries
c)
European crusaders
d)
Chinese scholars
8.
The religion that greatly influenced Khmer architecture was:
a)
Christianity
b)
Islam
c)
Hinduism
d)
Judaism
9.
What was a drawback of feudal Japan?
a)
Too many elections
b)
No schools
c)
Constant warfare
d)
Equal rights
10.
How did the magnetic compass impact world history?
a)
It helped build buildings
b)
It improved farming
c)
It enabled sea exploration and trade
d)
It was used in war tactics
11.
What was a major risk for samurai?
a)
Boredom
b)
High taxes
c)
Death in battle
d)
Harsh winters
12.
Which invention made it easier and cheaper to print books in ancient China?
a)
Gunpowder
b)
Paper money
c)
Movable type
d)
Porcelain
13.
The Khmer Empire was located in present-day:
a)
Thailand
b)
Cambodia
c)
Vietnam
d)
Indonesia
14.
The invention of gunpowder led to the creation of:
a)
Ships and sails
b)
Cannons and fireworks
c)
Pyramids
d)
Aqueducts
15.
What ancient art form was enhanced by Chinese inventions?
a)
Music
b)
Calligraphy
c)
Sculpting
d)
Dancing
16.
What system in Japan helped organize society with lords and warriors?
a)
Democracy
b)
Feudalism
c)
Capitalism
d)
Theocracy
17.
Paper money was first used in:
a)
India
b)
China
c)
Japan
d)
Persia
18.
Why was feudalism helpful in Japan?
a)
It allowed for fast democracy
b)
It created structure and safety
c)
It encouraged isolation
d)
It supported industr
19.
Which of these was not invented in China?
a)
Gunpowder
b)
Movable type
c)
Zero
d)
Magnetic compass
20.
Why did Buddhism appeal to many people?
a)
It focused on wealth
b)
It promised power
c)
It offered hope during suffering
d)
It rejected kindness
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