Mr. Trzepinska
World Cultures Enriched
Review Sheet for Ancient India and China Test
Test Format:
35 Multiple Choice, True/False, and Matching Questions (2 points each)
3 paragraph essay worth 30 points
Ancient India
Geography of India (Rivers, climate, areas of settlement, mountains, etc.)
What were the characteristics, history, beliefs, gods, themes, etc. of Hinduism and Buddhism?
Who ruled the Mauryan Empire? How did their styles contrast?
What were the levels of the Caste System in Ancient India?
Why did many people prefer Buddhism over Hinduism?
What were the contributions of the Gupta Family to India?
Ancient China
Geography of China (Rivers, climate, areas of settlement, mountains, etc.)
Explain the Dynastic Cycle and Mandate of Heaven
Know the artifacts found in the Shang Tomb and their importance
What was the Xia Dynasty? Was it real? What evidence is given?
What were the characteristics, histories, contributions, timeline of rule, etc. of the Shang, Zhou, Qin, and
Han Dynasties?
Be able to Compare/Contrast the ancient Chinese dynasties
What were the founders, writings, belief systems, ruling ideas, and dynasties of Confucianism, Legalism,
and Daoism?
What were the contributions of the Han Dynasty?
What was the social hierarchy like during the Han Dynasty?
Who is Pangu?
Possible Essay Topics:
1. Describe the history of the Qin Empire though events in the emperor’s life using three examples
2. Compare and Contrast the philosophies of Confucianism, Legalism, and Daoism. Note the
differences between them and similarities.
3. Compare and Contrast Hinduism and Buddhism. Specifically note two key differences and one
key similarity.
4. Choose one of the ancient Chinese Dynasties that we discussed in class and explain why you
belief it was most important. Give details to back up your thesis.