Read the following quote from Buddhist scripture Dhammapada.
“Well-makers lead the water (wherever they like); fletchers bend the arrow; carpenters bend a log of wood; wise people master themselves.”
What central part of Buddhism expressed in the quote appealed to samurai who practiced Zen?
(1 point)
Responses
patience
patience
self-control and discipline
self-control and discipline
purity
purity
loyalty and obedience
self-control and discipline
Which belief system spread first from India to China and then to Korea and Japan, helping to create cultural unity in the region?
(1 point)
Responses
Buddhism
Buddhism
Daoism
Daoism
Confucianism
Confucianism
Christianity
Buddhism
How did Southeast Asia’s geography contribute to the region’s economic development?
(1 point)
Responses
Much of Southeast Asia is separated from the rest of Asia by high mountains, making it a difficult place to invade.
Much of Southeast Asia is separated from the rest of Asia by high mountains, making it a difficult place to invade.
Many Southeast Asian countries depended on their plentiful gold supply to make them wealthy.
Many Southeast Asian countries depended on their plentiful gold supply to make them wealthy.
Some Southeast Asian countries commanded important waterways and controlled rich trade routes.
Some Southeast Asian countries commanded important waterways and controlled rich trade routes.
Many Southeast Asian countries were easily accessible by monks and therefore adopted Buddhist culture.
Some Southeast Asian countries commanded important waterways and controlled rich trade routes.
What factor contributed to Genghis Khan’s expansion of the Mongol empire?
(1 point)
Responses
He expanded trade routes by building a complex system of canals and waterways.
He expanded trade routes by building a complex system of canals and waterways.
He led a ruthless military into foreign land, using powerful weapons to break down city walls.
He led a ruthless military into foreign land, using powerful weapons to break down city walls.
He established a new social order that led to the creation of a stable government.
He established a new social order that led to the creation of a stable government.
Inventions and innovations during his time of leadership helped industries to grow.
Inventions and innovations during his time of leadership helped industries to grow.
He led a ruthless military into foreign land, using powerful weapons to break down city walls.
Which elements of Chinese culture spread throughout the world? Select the two correct answers.
(1 point)
Responses
gunpowder
gunpowder
Hinduism
Hinduism
feudalism
feudalism
Buddhism
Buddhism
celadon
gunpowder
Buddhism