Q3 Ancient India/China

What system divided people into different social classes in Ancient India?

• Social hierarchy
• Confucianism

• Feudalism

• Caste system

In Ancient China, social rank was mostly based on:

• Wealth

• Occupation or work

• Religion

• Military strength

Who was at the top of the caste system in India?

• Brahmins (priests)

• Shudras (laborers)

• Vaishyas (merchants)

• Kshatriyas (warriors)

In Ancient China, which group was ranked higher than merchants?

• Artisans
• Scholars and officials

• Farmers
• Soldiers

The lowest class in Ancient India's caste system were the:

• Kshatriyas
• Brahmins
• Sudras

• Vaishyas

What was the role of Confucian scholars in Ancient China?

• To fight in wars

• To advise the emperor and government

• To control the military

• To build roads and trade routes

What was a major difference between the Indian caste system and the Chinese social structure?

• The caste system was based on religion, while China’s was based on government rank.

•  The Chinese system allowed movement between classes, while the caste system did not.

• Merchants were respected in India but not in China.
  

• India had no social hierarchy, while China did

Women in Ancient China were mostly expected to:

• Become warriors

• Rule the empire

• Follow Confucian principles of obedience

• Own land and businesses

The Han Dynasty introduced which major change in selecting government officials?

• Random lottery system
• The civil service examination system.
• Selection through public voting
• Appointment based on family connections

In Ancient India, the caste system:

• Allowed people to move freely between classes

• Determined people’s jobs and social status for life

• Encouraged equality between social classes

• Was created by Emperor Shi Huangdi