Global 9: China and India

What geographic feature limited expansion of the Mauryan and Gupta empires?

• Sahara Desert

• Himalayan Mountains

• Indian Ocean

• Deccan Plateau

Which belief system is mostly closely associated with reincarnation?

• Buddhism

• Christianity

• Islam

• Confucianism

What was the purpose of the Great Wall of China?

• Protect the Chinese from nomadic tribes

• Supply food from the south to Beijing

• Control flooding of the Yellow river to use for irrigation

• Prevent Chinese citizens from leaving their country

Under this system, people study their whole life to take a three day exam that determined what jobs they would be able to have...

• Social Welfare System

• Buddhism

• Civil Service System

• Education system

Where was the Silk Road located?

• North America

• Africa

• Europe

• Asia

Which Empire was larger: Mauryan or Gupta?

• Mauryan

• Gupta

Which Empire had achievements including the decimal system, concept of zero, and vaccinations?

• Mauryan

• Gupta

What is the Mandate of Heaven?

• The belief that people of the book will go to heaven

• The god given right to rule

• The law governing heavenly bodies

• Confucian principle of filial piety

What is the dynastic cycle?

• The process of choosing a new leader through free elections

• Expanding power through the conquest of neighboring territories

• Fight to the death to decide the next Emperor

• Ruling families gaining/losing the mandate of heaven

Which Confucian principle is reflected in this statement?

• The ruler must set an example for the people

• Respect for elders is the foundation of Civilization

• Virtue increase with education

• Compassion and sympathy for others is important