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Why is there a variety of cultures in Asia? a) Asia has a variety of physical features and climates. b) Asia covers about three-fourths of Earth’s land.
a) Asia has a variety of physical features and climates.
How was the Mogul Empire created? a) The Gupta dynasty unified India. b) Babur seized power in parts of northern India.
b) Babur seized power in parts of northern India.
What was unusual about Akbar’s tax policy? a) Taxes applied to every member of the Empire. b) Taxes were paid only by farmers and their families.
a) Taxes applied to every member of the Empire
4. How did Akbar unify the Mogul Empire? a) He allowed many Hindus to hold important positions in the government. b) He asked Hindus and other non-Muslims to pay a special tax.
a) He allowed many Hindus to hold important positions in the government.
Who built the Taj Mahal? a) Shah Jahan b) Julius Caesar c) Babur Akbar d) an Indian Princess
a) Shah Jahan
How did Empress Wu Hou change the civil service examination? a) She eliminated the exam requirement for high-ranking officials. b) She strengthened it and made poetry writing part of the test.
b) She strengthened it and made poetry writing part of the test.
Which of the following contributions was made during the Song dynasty? a) playwriting b) Great Wall c) paper money d) use of iron plow
d) use of iron plow
Which was a contribution of the Mongol dynasty? a) development of block printing b) improvements in water travel c) establishment of a canal system
b) improvements in water travel
What was the Forbidden City? a) emperor’s palace during Ming dynasty b) foreigners’ nickname for Beijing c) expensive voyages of Ibn Battuta
a) emperor’s palace during Ming dynasty
Why did the Ming emperor encourage Zheng He’s expeditions? a) He wanted people to fear traveling to and around China. b) He hoped China would be seen as a wealthy power.
b) He hoped China would be seen as a wealthy power.
What allowed Khmer rulers to act with absolute power? a) the constitution of the Khmer kingdom b) their status as deva-rajas, or god-kings
b) their status as deva-rajas, or god-kings
Which had the greatest influence on the Khmer economy? a) Hindu god Vishnu b) monsoon rains c) Angkor Wat d) irrigation system
d) irrigation system
Where was the location of the first Khmer royal city? a) Angkor b) Jayavarman c) Laos d) Wat
a) Angkor
Which is NOT a purpose for Angkor Wat? a) reminder of the Khmer culture b) model of the buildings of ancient Greece c) tribute to the Hindu god Vishnu d) tomb of the Khmer king
b) model of the buildings of ancient Greece
Which modern countries made up the Khmer kingdom? a) Japan and China b) US and Canada c) Cambodia and Laos
c) Cambodia and Laos
What is one difference between samurai and shoguns? a) Samurai provided protection; shoguns were military leaders. b) Samurai were nobles; shoguns were not.
a) Samurai provided protection; shoguns were military leaders.
