Review: Indian and Chinese Dynasties

Which Eastern philosophical tradition contributed to the development of classical civilization during the Han Dynasty in China?

• Confucianism

• Shintoism

• Sikhism

• Stoicism

The Zhou Empire, Mandate of Heaven, and Daoism are all associated with what empire?

• Egypt

• Russia

• India

• China

Which of the following is the belief among Chinese historians that a king appointed by God ruled only as long as he protected and fed his people?

• Mandate of Heaven

• Classical Truths

• Vision of Righteousness

• Three Classics

Which of the following was introduced to India by a single founder seeking enlightenment and reason for suffering?

• Hinduism

• Taoism

• Buddhism

• Confucianism

In China, the development of civil service examinations and a belief in filial piety reflect the influence of:

• Shinto

• Jainism

• Confucianism

• Buddhism

Which idea is most closely associated with meditation, the “Eightfold Path,” and nirvana?

• Christianity

• Hinduism

• Shinto

• Buddhism

In addition to providing water for Indian agriculture, the Ganges River remains important to India because it is

• the source of Indian hydroelectric power

• a sacred river for the Hindu population

• the birthplace of Hindu culture

• a boundary between Hindus and Muslims

Which group in China believed that a powerful and strong government was needed for establishing order?

• Taoists

• Confucians

• Legalists

• Tibetans

Why is Asoka considered a successful ruler of the Mauryan Empire?

• Built roads, hospitals, & promoted religious toleration

• united the Dravidian and Gupta civilizations

• converted to Confucianism

• reincarnation was possible within the Zhou Empire

Which of the following best describes the term dynasty?

• rule by legalists

• rule by Nirvana

• rule by single family of rulers

• rule by multiple religious philosophers