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The Han Dynasty — Unit test Answers

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Why were people from lower castes drawn to Buddhism?

A
The Buddhist belief in equality appealed to them.
B
Buddhism allowed people from all castes to participate.
C
People from the lower castes were born into Buddhism.
D
People in the lower castes wanted to choose their own religion.
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Which statement best describes how Confucianism influenced the government during the Han dynasty?

A
It emphasized that rulers should lead by example.
B
It proved that citizens need strong laws to behave.
C
It encouraged rebellion when leaders were ineffective.
D
It highlighted the importance of severe punishments.
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What was the importance of the covenant between God and the Hebrews?

A
The Hebrews believed that God would protect their temple from being destroyed.
B
The Hebrews believed that God would return them to Ur if they followed the commandments.
C
The Hebrews believed that God would give them a homeland if they followed God’s commands.
D
The Hebrews believed that God led them out of Egypt, and that they needed to worship Abraham.
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How did Liu Bang improve the functioning of government?

A
He placed his most loyal subjects in government jobs.
B
He developed civil service exams to reduce corruption.
C
He enforced strict rules for workers to ensure job effectiveness.
D
He hired the oldest workers because they had the most wisdom.
5

Which Jewish commandment is part of the US justice system?

A
You shall not steal.
B
Honor your father and your mother.
C
Remember the Sabbath, to keep it holy.
D
You shall not covet your neighbor’s house.
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How did the geography of the empire ruled by the Zhou dynasty contribute to the dynasty’s downfall?

A
The empire was surrounded by more powerful nations.
B
The empire was large, and the Zhou could not control it.
C
The empire was destroyed by the flooding of major rivers.
D
The empire was unable to prevent invasion from across the sea.
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Which of these valuable items was a trade good during the Shang dynasty?

A
silk
B
steel
C
ivory
D
ironwork
8

What symbolized the pharaohs’ wealth and power?

A
divine kingship
B
the pyramids
C
religious temples
D
the city of Memphis
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Which statement best describes the pharaoh’s power?

A
The pharaoh shared control with elected officials.
B
The pharaoh had absolute control over all of Egypt.
C
The pharaoh shared control with the ruling dynasty.
D
The pharaoh had control over nonmilitary matters only.
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What is the cycle of suffering, according to the Buddha?

A
meditation and the finding of wisdom
B
life and death, birth and rebirth
C
enlightenment and the achievement of nirvana
D
a desire for more things and for more wealth
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How did merchants of the Mauryan Empire use the Khyber Pass?

A
to sail over oceans
B
to cross over valleys
C
to travel through deserts
D
to travel through mountains
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What was a result of Aśoka’s conversion to Buddhism?

A
He converted the Greeks to a new religion.
B
He committed to a principle of nonviolence.
C
He required his subjects to adopt Buddhism.
D
He invaded new regions to spread Buddhism.
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Read the map.

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A
Hinduism spread to areas of western India along trading routes.
B
Hinduism did not expand beyond the natural borders of India.
C
Hinduism spread primarily to areas east and south of India.
D
Hinduism was hindered by natural barriers from spreading to other regions.
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Read the passage from the Bhagavad Gita.There is "right" Action: that which . . . Is wrought without attachment, passionlessly, For duty, not for love, nor hate, nor gain. There is "vain" Action: that which men pursue Aching to satisfy desires, impelled By sense of self, with all-absorbing stress: This is . . . passionate and vain. There is "dark" Action: when one doth a thing Heedless of issues, heedless of the hurt Or wrong for others, heedless if he harm–Bhagavad Gita

A
sequentially
B
descriptively
C
comparatively
D
with cause and effect
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How did ending the practice of Legalism help Liu Bang build a stronger China?

A
It helped him gain more loyalty from the people.
B
It helped him reinforce harsh laws to maintain control.
C
It helped him create punishments to force obedience.
D
It helped him encourage community service to end selfishness.
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How are the beliefs in reincarnation and moksha related?

A
Both refer to how Hindus worship their gods.
B
Both provide a list of specific rules that apply to all people.
C
Both describe how one’s actions will affect people around them.
D
Both explain what Hindus believe will happen to a person after death.
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How did Aśoka spread Buddhism to foreign lands?

A
by books
B
by missions
C
by scriptures
D
by merchants
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How did farmers primarily protect themselves from invaders during the Han dynasty?

A
They built brick homes to keep safe from nomads.
B
They paid taxes in crops in exchange for protection.
C
They grew silkworms and traded them for weapons.
D
They lived in small villages to avoid attracting enemies.
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Why were the Hyksos able to conquer the Egyptians?

A
They had more soldiers.
B
They had better commanders.
C
They paid tribute to the local leaders.
D
They had superior weapons.
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Which empire’s invasion did Chandragupta Maurya help to defeat?

A
the Turkish empire
B
the Greek empire
C
the Chinese empire
D
the Egyptian empire

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