8th Grade Post 2 Test Review

Which of these resulted from the implementation of the examination system in ancient China?

• More social mobility

• increased international trade

• less gender discrimination

• reduced government spending

Which factor MOST determined the caste to which a person belonged in ancient India?

• amount of wealth owned

• level of academic achievement

• family into which one was born

• office to which one was elected

Under the caste system of ancient India, which group had the highest status?

• Sudras, who served as farmers

• Brahmans, who served as priests

• Vaisyas, who served as merchants

• Kshatriyas, who served as warriors

How was Buddhism introduced into China during the Han dynasty?

• explorers crossed the jungle from the south

• armies invaded through the Gobi Desert

• missionaries entered over the Silk Road

• traders visited ocean ports in the east

Which occupation was highest in Indian society?

• farmer

• jeweler

• military leader

• religious teacher

Which pair correctly describes the effects of the Silk Road on Europe and Asia?

• •Paper production was established in Europe.

  •Islam became the primary religion in Asia.

• •New spices were introduced to Europe.

  •The practice of Buddhism was expanded in Asia.

• •Investments in banking were reduced in Europe.

  •Tea and jade were traded in Asia.

• •Threats of piracy were reduced in Europe.

  •A system of writing was developed in Asia.

What was one result of European merchants trading along the Silk Road?

• The expansion of democratic governments

• the development of modern banking practices

• the diffusion of cultural ideas

• the spread of mapmaking skills

Which letter on the map shows where the Shang dynasty was located?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Use the list below to answer the question.

Ideas of Confucius about a Proper Society

• Ceremony is important.
• Respect for elders is essential.
• ?

Which of these correctly completes the list?

• obey honorable people

• treat other swithout formality

• no person is greater than another

• new ideas are more important than wisdom

What principle was taught by Confucius as a method for achieving harmony in society?

• people should trust their instincts

• people should respect their parents

• people should treat each other as equals

• people should place the most value on their own new ideas