Download Quiz 2 Classical India and China

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Classical China, Classical India
1. Which of the following was developed under the Zhou Dynasty and gave much authority to the
ruler?
a. Analects
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b. Vedas
c. Mandade of Heaven
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Which of the following BEST explains how river valley civilizations influenced the
development of Classical civilizations?
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a. The belief in monotheism was developed
b. The idea of religious freedom was promoted
c. The foundations of central political control were established
3. Which belief system gained popularity in India during the Mauryan Empire?
a. Buddhism
b. Christianity
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c. Confucianism
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4. Which of the following BEST completes the graphic organizer?
a. A new dynasty raises taxes for new projects.
b. A new dynasty claims the mandate of heaven and takes control.
c. The old dynasty lowers taxes and hires a new family to rule.
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5. Which of the following is characterized by a family maintaining power for several
generations?
a. Empire
b. Dynasty
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c. Caste system
6. Which of the following BEST describes Indian culture during the Gupta Empire?
a. Buddhism dominated, while Hindu customs were seen as unpopular.
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b. Hindu culture flourished with many works of art and literature being produced.
c. Cultural searches were banned so people could spend their time in meditation.
7. How did the Han Dynasty create a centralized government and complex bureaucracy in
China?
a. 20 families were chosen to serve as advisers to the emperor.
b. Laws were passed limiting the size of the government and the number of officials.
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c. A system of civil services exams was established for the selection of government
officials.
8. Which of the following BEST describes the factors that contributed to the collapse of the
Han China?
a. Internal rebellions eventually resulted in the overthrow of the empire.
b. Corruption in the government, social instability and the failure to manage the
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borders eventually doomed the empire.
c. A failure to regulate currency along with high taxes on trade resulted in the
decline of the empire.
9. Why did the Mauryan Empire flourish under the leadership of Ashoka?
a. Ashoka divided the empire into smaller city-states ruled by his brothers and sons.
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b. Ashoka forced many to convert to Buddhism and banished rebellious Hindus
from India.
c. Ashoka started a period of peace and open trade after his conversion to Buddhism.
10. Confucianism has remained a component of Chinese culture throughout most of history
because —
a. Confucian warlords forced the nomads to convert
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b. Confucian followers built large universities along the Silk Road
c. Confucian teachings stressed family relationships regardless of who governed