Asia Practice Quiz

The spread of Buddhism into China is most closely related to what situation?

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  increased trade throughout the region

• natural disasters throughout the region

• the influence of European invaders

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  the immigration of African laborers

Why did the ideas of Buddhism become popular in China during the Han Dynasty?

• The belief in nature spirits appealed to people who saw their natural resources destroyed

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  The idea of reincarnation excited people during a time of struggle and violence.

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  The idea of buying salvation from priests gave hope to a wealthy society.

• The belief in isolationist concepts attracted people who feared cultural diffusion

This map shows the spread of one religion.

The spread of which religion is shown in this map?

• Buddhism

• Christianity

• Hinduism

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  Judaism

Which dynasty reunited China after the fall of the Han Dynasty?

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  Buddhist Dynasty

• Khan Dynasty

• Korean Dynasty

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  Tang Dynasty

Why did the Chinese build the first parts of the Great Wall?

• to prevent traders from entering their lands

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  to protect from tsunamis

• to honor the Buddhist gods

• to protect their lands from Mongol invaders

Which number correctly identifies the location of the Mongol Empire?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

How was political power in the Mongol Empire under the leadership of Genghis Khan different from political power of the traditional Chinese dynasties?

• In the Mongol Empire, political power was typically given to wealthy merchants.

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  In the Mongol Empire, political power was primarily found in the capital city.

• In the Mongol Empire, political power was primarily held by the military.

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  In the Mongol Empire, political power was equally divided among all citizens.

Which historical leader is most closely associated with the Mongol Empire?

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  Shah Abbas

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  Genghis Khan

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  Mansa Musa

• 
  Marco Polo

How did the Mongol Empire rise to power in Asia?

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  It created a system of civil service exams.

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  It united several tribes in northern Asia.

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  It adopted Christianity.

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  It isolated itself from the outside world.

What were two tactical advantages held by the Mongol army when it attacked other groups?

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  gunpowder and fearless slaves

• camels and huge amounts of supplies

• long-range arrows and horsemanship skills

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  knowledge of geography and cannons