Multiple+Choice+Questions

Alright class, I just read through your Classical China/India tests. By far the weakest sections were the multiple-choice. The idea behind having you write multiple choice questions is to get you familiar with AP style questions. In addition--and more importantly--by writing multiple choice questions, instead of simply answering mine, you will hopefully learn the content better. The purpose is not to create "busy-work" in which you write the simplest multiple choice questions, just to do it.

**Rule 1: Each question should only be able to have ONE correct answer.**

1. (blank)has been instrumental in Chinese political thinking and organization.
 * NO**

2.The central figure in Daoism who rejected the idea that people fulfill specific roles in society.

//There could be more than one correct answer based on the vagueness of the question.//

 * Rule 2: Don't be Vague**

3.The Zhou Dynasty was the first to introduce the, which later became the basis for Chinese legitimacy. A. Mandate of Heaven B. Code of Filial Piety C. Code of Hamurrabi D. Legalism
 * NO**

This question is close, but it is too vague. What is meant by "Chinese Legitimacy"? In the world? In it's relations with Japan? NO! If you are testing on the concept of Mandate of Heaven, be sure a clear sense of what exactly it is.


 * Rule 3: Try to write questions that reflect more than a surface level understanding of the concept.**

4.Siddhartha was an Indian prince who later was the founder of A. Hinduism B. Judaism C. Christianity D. Buddhism
 * NO**

4. The following statements would be accurate about Buddhism EXCEPT: A. It was started by a disillusioned Hindu prince after he experienced suffering outside of his palace. B. It's principal teaching is that "all life is suffering" and in order to end suffering humans must end desire. C. It was started in 6th c BCE China as a direct refutation of Confucianism. D. It can be considered an "atheistic" religion.
 * YES**


 * Rule 4: They must included pertinent information: years, dates, details that are central to your understanding of the content.**

5. Which philosopher revered tradition when creating his ethical system? A. Buddha B. Shin Shi Huandgi C. Confucius D. Wu-ti
 * NO**

5. Which Chinese philosopher in the 6th c BCE during the Zhou Dynasty promoted a conservative ethical system that required all members of society to fulfill certain roles and duties?
 * YES**


 * Rule 5: MAKE SURE THE QUESTIONS ARE HISTORICALLY ACCURATE!!!!**


 * NO!!!**

6. The Aryan invasion of India is mentioned in the A. Vedas B. Four Noble Truths C. Legalist Law Code D. Hamurabbi's Law Code

7. Original Hindu scriptures written in the 16th c BCE A. Vedas B. Upanishads C. Four Noble Truths D. Torah

Period One: 8000 BCE to 600 CE Period Two: 600 CE to 1450

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