A World History Quiz On The Ancient Asian Civilizations!
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- 1.In Hinduism, the religious and moral duties of an individual make up his/her:
- A.
Karma
- B.
Dharma
- C.
Moksha
- D.
Atman
- 2.Which of the following is one of Buddhism's Four Noble Truths?
- A.
People should respect their elders.
- B.
Nirvana can be reached through self-denial.
- C.
All of life is suffering, pain, and sorrow.
- D.
Superior men understand righteousness.
- 3.This Maurya emperor converted to Buddhism and vowed to rule by moral example:
- A.
Ravana
- B.
Rama
- C.
Chandragupta
- D.
Asoka
- 4.According to the Mandate of Heaven developed during the Zhou dynasty:
- A.
The gods would withdraw their support for a weak or corrupt ruler.
- B.
A ruler was divine and should never be overthrown.
- C.
Society should not be divided into social classes.
- D.
Feudalism is an unfair form of government.
- 5.What physical barrier helped to separate ancient China from Southeast Asia?
- A.
Thick rainforests
- B.
Vast deserts
- C.
Huge mountains
- D.
The Yellow Sea
- 6.Archaeologists believe the people of the Indus civilization:
- A.
Were nomadic herders.
- B.
Worshipped only one god.
- C.
Did not have a writing system.
- D.
Lived in carefully planned cities.
- 7.The philosophy of Daoism is concerned with:
- A.
Achieving nirvana
- B.
Ensuring good government
- C.
Living in harmony with nature
- D.
Accepting the Five Basic Duties
- 8.Ancient Aryans measured their wealth in:
- A.
Gold and silver
- B.
Cows and bulls
- C.
Bronze and copper
- D.
Tools and weapons
- 9.Why did Shi Huangdi order the construction of the Great Wall of China?
- A.
To keep peasants from escaping.
- B.
To establish the borders of China.
- C.
To protect his system of feudalism.
- D.
To discourage invasion from the north.
- 10.Hindus believe that the ultimate goal of existence is:
- A.
Achieving the meditative state of Jainism.
- B.
Achieving moksha, or union with brahman.
- C.
Practicing ahimsa, or non-violence.
- D.
Following dharma, or life's duties.
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