Ancient Asia Quiz Review

Siddhartha Gautama is most associated with which religion?

• Hinduism

• Zoroastrianism

• Buddhism

• Judaism

The Vedas and the Upanishads are sacred writings of -

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

• Judaism

• Zoroastrianism

Living in harmony with nature is an important part of Chinese culture primarily because of -

• Hinduism

• Taosim

• Judaism

• Polytheism

Respect for elders, Civil service examinations, and Ancestor worship are all characteristics of which society?

• Ancient China

• Persian Empire

• Mauryan Empire

• Gupta Empire

Which of the following is NOT a representation of Yin and Yang?

• Dark and light

• Finding balance

• Universal opposites

• Good versus Evil

Which of the following is NOT an ancient Chinese school of thought?

• Zoroastrianism

• Confucianism

• Legalism

• Daoism

What is the most important work of Confucian?

• The Torah

• The Analects

• Hammurabi's Code

• The Vedas

Which of the following trade routes connected China to the Western world?

• Trans-Saharan Roads

• Indus River

• Silk Road

• Mediterranean Sea

The ruling authority of China's ancient dynasties was based on the -

• Code of Hammurabi

• Mandate of Heaven

• Twelve Tables

• Ten Commandments

Which of the following is a major religion spread by Asoka?

• Confucianism

• Legalism

• Buddhism

• Daoism