Ancient India and China Quiz

What was the name of the first empire of India?

• Gupta Empire

• Mauryan Empire

• Zhou Dynasty

• Qin Dynasty

What were some of the goods traded by the Mauryan Empire?

• Cloth, iron, and salt

• Spices, gems, and gold

• Tea, porcelain, and silk

• Rice, fish, and timber

What was the primary reason for the fall of the Mauryan Empire?

• Natural disasters

• Economic collapse

• Constant wars and conflicts

• Famine and disease

Which system was created to organize Indian society based on status?

• Feudal system

• Caste system

• Class system

• Tribal system

Which dynasty was known as the most powerful dynasty in ancient China?

• Qin Dynasty

• Tang Dynasty

• Zhou Dynasty

• Ming Dynasty

What did the Zhou Dynasty utilize during their rule to keep their dominance?

• Elephants and camels

• War elephants and warships

• Terracotta (clay) soldiers

• Horses and chariots

What concept did the Zhou Dynasty emphasize, which means respect for one's parents?

• Confucianism

• Filial piety

• Daoism

• Legalism

Which concept, representing balance and harmony, was created by ancient Chinese philosophers?

• Confucianism

• Daoism

• Karma

• Yin and Yang

What famous symbol of war in the afterlife did the ancient Chinese create during the Qin Dynasty?

• Great Wall of China

• Reincarnation

• Terracotta Warriors

• None of these

What belief system is characterized by the belief in many gods?

• Monotheism

• Polytheism

• Atheism

• Pantheism