APWH Unit 1 - SG Review

Which form of Buddhism focused on personal spiritual growth through silent meditation and self-discipline?

• Theravada Buddhism

• Mahayana Buddhism

• Tibetan Buddhism

• Zen Buddhism

What was the main purpose of the Meritocracy system in the Song Dynasty?

• To select officials based on performance

• To promote trade

• To enforce military discipline

• To spread Buddhism

Which country tried to maintain its independence from China by not adopting a hierarchical system?

• Vietnam

• Korea

• Japan

• Thailand

Which of the following contributed to the economic growth of the Song Dynasty?

• Tribute System

• Grand Canal

• Gunpowder

• Meritocracy

What was the main reason for the spread of Buddhism from India to China?

• Silk Road

• Military conquest

• Trade embargo

• Religious missions

Which of the following was NOT a focus of the Song Dynasty's economic contributions?

• Foot-binding

• Gunpowder

• Steel

• Porcelain

What is the caste system in South Asia primarily linked to?

• Buddhism

• Islam

• Christianity

• Hinduism

Which empires followed the Mauryan Empire in South Asia?

• Gupta Empire and Rajput Kingdoms

• Abbasid Caliphate and Seljuk Turks

• Khmer Empire and Srivijaya Empire

• Egyptian Mamluks and Delhi Sultanate

What geographical features made a large empire difficult in Southeast Asia?

• Deserts and plains

• Mountains and jungles

• Rivers and lakes

• Valleys and plateaus

Which empire managed to hold off the Mongol expansion into South Asia?

• Gupta Empire

• Delhi Sultanate

• Mauryan Empire

• Srivijaya Empire