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In which spiritual concept do most Hindus believe?

A
Four Noble Truths
B
Eight-fold path
C
reincarnation
D
caste
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How did the Huang He River contribute to the growth of the Chinese civilization?

A
The fertile soil led to food surpluses, which supported a larger group of people.
B
The routine flooding resulted in dependable irrigation for multiple crops.
C
The loess at the bottom of the river was valuable, creating solid trade.
D
The river covered such a small area that it brought people into a limited region.
3

Why are empires and civilizations so intent on producing works of artistic and cultural significance?

A
These works help to ensure the success of the empire’s people.
B
These works help to ensure the legacy of an empire.
C
These works help to make the leader more powerful.
D
These works help to ensure the empire will continue to prosper.
4

How is India distinct from the rest of Asia?

A
It is a landmass.
B
It is a peninsula.
C
It is a subcontinent.
D
It is an outcropping.
5

India’s first great civilization was

A
Aryans.
B
Harappa.
C
Gupta.
D
Mauryans.
6

When the Aryans migrated to India, what influential concept did they bring to the country?

A
the caste system
B
the decimal system
C
modern farming techniques
D
religious tolerance
7

If Hindu troops won a major battle against their enemies, whom would they praise for their guidance?

A
Brahma
B
Buddha
C
Shiva
D
Vishnu
8

What brought an end to the Qin Dynasty?

A
the death of Emperor Qin Shihuangdi
B
the construction of the Great Wall
C
the decrease in trade and agricultural production
D
the creation of roads and irrigation systems
9

What did noble families fight over during the Warring States period?

A
trade and barter
B
land and resources
C
language and culture
D
philosophy and religion
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How did the lives of peasants change under the government of Emperor Wudi?

A
They were better able to move between classes.
B
They were sent to schools where Legalism was taught.
C
They were required to work for the government one month per year.
D
They were forced to establish a standard examination system.
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What caused Siddhartha Gautama to seek wisdom?

A
He was taught the customs of the peoples he met travelling India.
B
He saw suffering in the world and sought wisdom to end it.
C
He was converted to Buddhism by Emperor Ashoka.
D
He sought enlightenment after growing up in poverty.
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Buddhism originated during which empire?

A
Aryan
B
Indus
C
Gupta
D
Mauryan

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