world history asia india
which occurrence led to the spread of Buddhism beyond India?
Missionaries and traders spread Buddhism to other parts of Asia.
what was the one characteristic that contributed to the success of Chandraguptas Mauryan gov?
establishment of a bureaucracy manage civil affairs.
in what ways did the Hans civil service system create available legacy for future government
it establish a long lasting civil service founded on strong Confucian values, Government jobs were assigned according to merit measure by performance on exams
why was the joint family important to Indian society?
members had specific duties that promoted the good of the whole rather than the individual.
how did causes of the Han decline exemplify the Chinese idea of the dynasty cycle
natural disasters indicated that dynasty lost heavens favor, the aging dynasty could no longer maintain roads and canals
Why did Buddhism four Noble truth in 8 fold path most likely appeal to so many people in China
promised a way for people to end world suffering
which of the following three characteristics describes the Gupta empire
prosperous farming and trade, A decimal system, fables and folktales recorded in Sanskrit
chandraguptas construction of roads and harbors for the purpose of trade most clearly demonstrated the importance of what aspect of government
public services
What cultural element helps show that the Shang Kings were definitely at the top of the social order
richly furnished tombs
which of the following most likely caused the prosperity of Gupta India
A powerful central government
what geological feature limited the north word expansion of the Maurya and gupta empires
Himalayan mountains
what do you graphic feature exposed the Maurya and Gupta empires to invasion
The hindu kush passes
in what way did China's isolated geography contribute to its development as a country
allow China to develop on its own, without too much interference from foreign influence
Why was the Han period considered a Golden Age of Chinese civilization?
because advances in science, medicine, technology, and arts
how do shi huangdi impose allegiance to central government
by replacing feudal states with military districts run by loyal officials
Which of the following to advancements did Han scientist make
creating more accurate calendars, invented the compass
in what ways did legalism help shi huangdi centralize his power
emphasize that the strength of a ruler rather than his goodness was most important, asserted that people are greedy and only tough laws and punishments can maintain order
how did chandragupta create the first indian empire?
established widespread trade networks using a well organized bureaucracy
how did the Zhou dynasty come to rule a large part of China
through military defeat of the previous rulers
Why did the zhou kings use the idea of the mandate of heaven
to persuade their people to believe that the gods favor their rule
which was a wife's duty in an Indian society?
to serve her husbands family
which of the following correctly describes the early Chinese economy under Shang
was primarily based on agriculture and which peasants lead grueling lives preparing the ground for planting and keeping Dykes clear
