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Asia 8000BCE -600CE Multiple Choice

___1. Which of the following represents a long-lasting impact of the Arya migration into northwest India around 1500 BCE?

  1. They brought to the subcontinent Indo-European languages, which dominate all of India today
  2. They destroyed Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro, thus severely limiting our knowledge of these early Indus Valley civilizations
  3. Their matrilineal system heightened the role and status of women in South Asia for centuries
  4. They introduced the varna system, which placed people into one of four classes and served as the basis of the caste system.

___2. During the Han period

  1. Confucianism became very influential
  2. China saw an end to the Warring States period
  3. The Mandate of Heaven was first used to legitimize rule
  4. The majority of people lived in the western portion of China

___3. Which of the following best describes the Silk Road?

  1. A trade route linking the Mediterranean region to East Asia
  2. The Han system of roads that were used to move goods and soldiers within the empire
  3. The route taken by tributary states of the Han dynasty as they made the annual trip to China to pay respect to the emperor
  4. The circuit traveled by central Asian pastoral nomads as they moved their herds from one grazing areas to the next

___4. Mauryan emperor Asoka is known for all of the following EXCEPT

  1. Vast military expansion of the empire
  2. Converting to Buddhism and preaching nonviolence
  3. Publicizing decrees on sandstone pillars throughout the empire
  4. Intolerance of others, most notably his harsh treatment of Hindus

___5. Which of the following was true of the status of women during the Gupta Empire?

  1. Women could own and inherit property
  2. Women began to marry later and had more say in who they wed
  3. Women of higher status enjoyed more freedom than poor women
  4. The practice of sati was outlawed and women could remarry with honor

___6. Which of the following was true of Chinese society during the Han dynasty?

  1. It was patriarchal and organized around the family
  2. Its commitment to gender equality made it unique in its time
  3. The popularity of Buddhism erased the strong, rigid social structure
  4. The majority of the population lived in an urban setting

___7. Which statement best describes the political nature of India prior to 400 BCE?

  1. The subcontinent was dominated by a large and powerful empire that rose shortly after the emergence of civilization along the Indus River
  2. Like China, India had periods of centralized authority separated by periods of conflict and disunity
  3. India consisted of many diverse societies whose organization and economies differed
  4. Aside from small cities along the Indus river, most people on the subcontinent were either pastoralists or foragers

___8. All of the following are true about Buddhism EXCEPT

  1. Buddhism influenced Hinduism
  2. Buddhism began in China and spread to India
  3. Buddhism experienced a schism after the death of the Buddha
  4. Buddhists believe enlightenment comes from living according to clear rules

___9. Confucianism and Hinduism are similar in that

  1. Both are based on the teachings of an individual
  2. Both were introduced by outsiders seeking to control the native population
  3. Both promote gender equity
  4. Both promote a rigid social hierarchy with limited social mobility

___10. Zhou leaders established their legitimacy by

  1. Instilling in the people feelings of terror and fear
  2. Suggesting they were chosen to lead by Heaven
  3. Erasing many of the traditions and rituals of the Shang
  4. Installing a decentralized regime that respected the individual

___11. Which statement is most reflective of Legalism?

  1. Human nature is evil, so rules and strict punishments are needed to maintain order
  2. The emperor should rule the land as the father head the family
  3. Peace and prosperity are best achieved by accepting the state of the world
  4. When the emperor is corrupt, he loses the right to rule, and his overthrow is acceptable

___12. To help govern the Han dynasty, emperors relied on

  1. Their massive army to deport individuals and instill fear in the local population
  2. A system that channeled wealth from the center to the periphery, thus winning the allegiance of locals
  3. Local leaders who studied Confucianism at national universities
  4. Advanced military weapons and techniques that came from Europe