14. The Buddha taught
A. following your desires leads to enlightenment.
B. suffering is not part of human life.
C. it is best to avoid meditation.
D. those who follow the Eightfold Path can attain nirvana.

15. Right attitude, right effort, and right mindfulness are all part of the
A. Four Noble Truths
B. Eightfold Path
C. Middle Way
D. Great Departure

16. Buddhism spread from India through missionary work and
A. word of mouth
B. families
C. trade
D. monks

17. What Indian leader helped the spread of Buddhism by becoming a Buddhist and by sending out missionaries?
A. Ashoka
B. Dhammapada
C. Bhagavad Gita
D. Mahavira

18. What major religion was founded by Siddhartha Gautama?
A. Hinduism
B. Buddhism
C. Jainism
D. Daoism

19. Which of the following dynasties ruled China after the others?
A. Xia
B. Shang
C. Eastern Zhou
D. Western Zhou

20. Which of the following accurately describes the Western Zhou dynasty?
A. peaceful
B. militaristic
C. bureaucratic
D. chaotic

21. Shang kings surrounded themselves by a _______, or gathering of wealthy nobles that performed rituals intended to keep the kingdom safe and strong.
A. tribunal
B. government
C. court
D. advisers

22. Chinese rulers used what to explain the rise and fall of dynasties in China?
A. oracle bones
B. Mandate of Heaven
C. religion
D. history

23. Which dynasty developed a writing system, made advancements in bronze work, created a precise calendar, and used a money system?
A. Laozi
B. Western Zhou
C. Eastern Zhou
D. Shang

24. What did the Zhou use to strengthen their economy and their army?
A. bronze
B. iron
C. steel
D. gold

25. What was first introduced to China by the Zhou?
A. bronze
B. gold
C. coins
D. writing




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