Unit 3 Persia, India, and China Test Correction Quiz

Which of the following best explains how river valley civilizations influenced the development of Classical

civilizations?

• The tradition of hunting and gathering was introduced by the river valley civilizations.

• The belief in monotheism was advanced by the river valley civilizations.

• The foundations of political centralization were established by the river valley civilizations.

• The belief in monotheism was advanced by the river valley civilizations.

How are the origins of Hinduism and Buddhism similar?

• Both began in the same modern-day country.

• Both considered Siddhartha Gautama as the principal founder.

• Both implemented a caste system for social classes.

• Both were founded at the same time.

Which belief system gained prominence in India during the Mauryan Empire?

• Confucianism

• Christianity

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

Zoroastrianism is an early monotheistic religion emerging from which classical civilization?

• Han China

• Classical Greece

• Gupta India

• Persia

Based on the information in the diagram, which of the following is an example of a proper Confucian

relationship?

• Children are expected to study hard and make good grades.

• Rulers are obligated to be fair to the people they govern.

• Women and men share the responsibilities of the household.

• Lower classes have a duty to question authority figures.

Which of the following is a central idea of Hinduism?

• Salvation is obtained by following strict dietary laws.

• Society is organized into rigid social classes.

• All believers are equal in the eyes of God.

• Followers should worship one god.

Which of the following best completes the graphic organizer?

• A new dynasty claims the mandate of heaven and takes control.

• A new dynasty raises taxes for new construction projects.

• The aging dynasty lowers taxes and appoints a new family to rule.

• The aging dynasty replaces the emperor with a new military general.

Based on the information in the excerpt, Ashoka used his power as ruler to —

• build Buddhist shrines

• recruit Buddhist monks

• offer gifts to Buddhist gods

• spread ideas about Buddhism

Why did the Mauryan Empire flourish under the leadership of Ashoka?

• Ashoka passed laws that were so strict, no one dared to rebel.

• Ashoka divided the empire into smaller city-states ruled by his brothers and sons.

• Ashoka instituted a period of peace and open trade after his conversion to Buddhism.

• Ashoka forced many to convert to Buddhism and exiled rebellious Hindus from India.

Confucianism has remained a component of Chinese culture throughout most of history because—

• Confucian warlords forced the nomadic peasants to convert

• Confucian followers built large universities along the Silk Road

• Confucian teachings stressed family relationships regardless of who governed

• Confucian leaders prohibited other belief systems from being practiced in China