SAT II World History : Southeast Asia Prior to 500 C.E.
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Example Question #1 : Southeast Asia Prior To 500 C.E.
Polynesian peoples were able to reach most islands of the South Pacific through
steam powered ships.
well-established trade routes.
longitude and latitude.
celestial navigation.
conventional maps.
celestial navigation.
Beginning in roughly 300 CE, the Polynesian peoples of the South Pacific began sailing to the various islands across the Pacific Ocean, reaching the Hawaiian islands by at least 800 CE. Using outrigger canoes and rafts built with sails, the Polynesians used a system of celestial navigation that was complimented by memorizing wind routes and swells.
Example Question #2 : Southeast Asia Prior To 500 C.E.
The philosophies of Legalism, Confucianism, and Daoism arose during which Chinese Dynasty?
Ming Dynasty.
Zhou Dynasty.
Han Dynasty.
Shang Dynasty.
Qin Dynasty.
Zhou Dynasty.
The Zhou Dynasty is the longest lasting in Chinese history, ruling from circa 1000 B.C.E. to 256 B.C.E. During the Zhou Dynasty the Chinese philosophies of Daoism, Legalism, and Confucianism were founded and formalized. These three philosophies (or religions in some cases) have been influential to the direction of Chinese culture, society, and government.
Example Question #3 : Southeast Asia Prior To 500 C.E.
The Bhagavad Gita is a literary work of __________ and __________.
Japan; Shinto
China; Confucianism
China; Daoism
India; Hinduism
India; Buddhism
India; Hinduism
The Bhagavad Gita is one of the most important works of ancient Hinduism that continues to be relevant in Indian society to this day.
Example Question #3 : Southeast Asia Prior To 500 C.E.
Ashoka the Great was a ruler of __________.
Burma
Afghanistan
India
China
Japan
India
Ashoka the Great was a ruler of the Indian subcontinent from around 270 BCE to 230 BCE. Despite his violent military conquests, he is most remembered as a man who promoted peace and spread Buddhism around the country.
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