Question 1 (2 points) Which are steps taken by the first emperor of a united China to unify the country?

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standardized system of weights and measures

built the Great Wall

forbade the practice of ancestor worship

appointed Confucius as his chief adviser

Question 2 (2 points)
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What is the best definition of the caste system?

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the belief that the essential self of a living being dies upon reaching Nirvana

a Buddhist idea that each person has many lives until they reach spiritual perfection

social class division developed by Aryans who believed they were superior to others

a set of mental and physical disciplines used to unite the self with the universal essence

Question 3 (2 points)
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Who does this describe:

I could have lived life as a prince, but I chose to seek a way to end pain and suffering for all. I leave you with Four Noble Truths and a way to reach peace.

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Vedas

Buddha - Guatama

Asoka

Confucius

Question 4 (2 points)
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Which of the following is not an example of Confucian thought that influenced Chinese history?

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Those in government need to work hard for the sake of others

People with wealth and power should run the government

Family is where people learn respect, cooperation, and good habits

People should work hard to think and act better

Question 5 (2 points)
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Which of the following accurately describes the Hindu belief of reincarnation?

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Life is a cycle of death and rebirth in which a person can be reborn into a higher caste if he leads a good life.

Life ends with death unless a person belongs to the Vaishya caste.

The self is reborn into the same caste each time, regardless of how the person lived his life.

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The country was in chaos, but this scholar helped bring order to society through his teachings about family and government relationships, and the Golden Rule.

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Asoka

Confucius

Ramayana

Siddhartha Gautama

Question 7 (2 points)
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What do Buddhists believe they will attain by following the Eightfold Noble Path?

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Brahman, the highest caste

Heaven, everlasting life with God

Nirvana, freedom from suffering

Question 8 (2 points)
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What is the correct definition of the Vedas?

Question 8 options:

the collected teachings of Asoka

an epic poem about a virtuous Hindu prince

the sacred writings of Hinduism

a set of laws or commandments for Hindus

Question 9 (2 points)
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Which statements are Buddhist beliefs?

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People cannot change their destiny.

Nirvana is a state of freedom from suffering, fear, and pain.

"Right living" through meditation and compassion for others can free a person of desire and greed.

There is one god, and the Buddha is his prophet.

Question 10 (2 points)
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What are the achievements of the Han dynasty?

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Question 10 options:

export of silk, spices, ivory, jade, and ceramics on Silk Road

cylinder seals for preserving works of literature

Hinduism as national religion

smart, virtuous men in government administration