Which modern countries made up the Khmer kingdom? a) Japan and China b) US and Canada c) Cambodia and Laos
c) Cambodia and Laos
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 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 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 city was the capital of Japan during the rule of the Tokugawa shogun dynasty? a) Edo b) Kyoto c) Osaka d) Beijing
a) Edo
Where was the location of the first Khmer royal city? a) Angkor b) Jayavarman c) Laos d) Wat
a) Angkor
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
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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.
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.
Name the first American President.
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.
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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 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 had the greatest influence on the Khmer economy? a) Hindu god Vishnu b) monsoon rains c) Angkor Wat d) irrigation system
d) irrigation system
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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
When did Japan begin its policy of isolation? a) when the Mongols tried to invade Japan b) When shogun rulers took control of Japan’s intern
b) When shogun rulers took control of Japan’s intern
Which was NOT a result of Japan’s policy of isolation? a) Trade increased. b) Trade with China stopped. c) Edo became a large city.
b) Trade with China stopped
Why did Japan continue trade with a few countries during its isolationist period? a) The shoguns wanted some contact with the outside world. b) The shoguns h
a) The shoguns wanted some contact with the outside world.
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.
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.