Which statement describes one effect of Mongol rule China?

It led to a blending of Mongol and Chinese cultures.

How did the civil service system improve the Chinese government?

Jobs were based on exam scores, valuing education

Why were the Huang He & Yangtze Rivers important to the development of Chinese civilizations?

They provided a source of fresh water

Read the passage and question below.

China would have collapsed into another Period of Disunion

Which statement best describes the reason for the construction of the Great Wall of China?

It was built to discourage attacks by nomadic Mongols

Why did the Chinese decide to limit trade in the 15th century?

They did not want to let foreign influence into their nation

Which describes a difference between Laozi and Han Fei Zi's teachings?

Han Fei Zi taught that rulers must create strict laws

According to the Mandate of Heaven, what would happen if people rose up against the emperor?

If the people won, it was a sign he was not fit to rule

Which development resulted from Kublai Khan's effort to gain favor with the Chinese people?

Confucian scholars were reinstated in the courts

Read the following passage and answer the question below.

The right to rule is based on the virtue of the ruler.

Why did so many people turn to Buddhism in the Period of Disunion?

The teaching that people can escape suffering gave comfort

Based on the list below, what did Confucius want for China?

to bring order to Chinese society

What enabled Ancient China to avoid invasion longer than other ancient river civilizations?

China was protected on all sides by physical barriers

Which statement describes why the ancient river civilizations flourished?

The river systems provided excellent soil for growing crops

What can you infer about Shi Huangdi from the statement below?

He was intolerant and did not respect other people's beliefs

Which of the following guidelines of Confucius might be objected to today?

Wives should obey their husbands

What is the best inference based on the statement below:

The Zhou must have been effective to be in power that long.

In addition to the movement of goods, what was the significant contribution of the Silk Road?

It allowed for an exchange of scientific and cultural ideas

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1
Which statement describes one effect of Mongol rule China?
It led to the destruction of the Grand Canal
It led to a blending of Mongol and Chinese cultures.
It led to increased trade along the Silk Road
It led to fighting between Mongol and Chinese people
2
How did the civil service system improve the Chinese government?
Jobs were based on strength, valuing health
Jobs were based on exam scores, valuing education
Jobs were based on family, making an ineffective government
Jobs were based on political connections, creating conflict
3
Why were the Huang He & Yangtze Rivers important to the development of Chinese civilizations?
They provided a source of fresh water
The provided access to trade goods
The provided a means of communication
They provided a means for transportation
4
Read the passage and question below.
An invading empire would have conquered China.
China would have collapsed into another Period of Disunion
There were so many skilled leaders that it would not matter
Her sons would have taken over leadership.
5
Which statement best describes the reason for the construction of the Great Wall of China?
It was designed to discourage peasants fleeing high taxes
It was desgined to discourage trade with neighboring people
It was built to discourage attacks by nomadic Mongols
It was built to discourage attacks by Japanese ships
6
Why did the Chinese decide to limit trade in the 15th century?
They did not want to let foreign influence into their nation
They did not have the resources to trade with other lands
The Chinese emperor was an unjust tyrant
The Chinese lacked the technology to build ships to trade
7
What was the effect of all people in China using the same coins and writing system?
Trade became much easier
There were fewer gold coins
People were happier
The government strengthened
8
Which describes a difference between Laozi and Han Fei Zi's teachings?
Han Fei Zi taught that rulers must create strict laws
Han Fei Zi taught that people are generous
Laozi taught people to be selfish
Laozi taught rulers must guide the people
9
According to the Mandate of Heaven, what would happen if people rose up against the emperor?
Those fighting would be struck down by thunder for rising up
If the people won, it was a sign he was not fit to rule
If the people lost, it was a sign the empire would fall
The people would win, because the gods protected them
10
Which development resulted from Kublai Khan's effort to gain favor with the Chinese people?
Buddhist principles were outlawed in the courts
Islamic principles were outlawed in the courts
Confucian scholars were reinstated in the courts
Daoist scholars were reinstated in the courts
11
Read the following passage and answer the question below.
The right to rule is based on the virtue of the ruler.
the right to rule is limited to one dynasty.
The right to rule is granted by the will of the people.
One person has the right to rule because there is one heaven
12
Why did so many people turn to Buddhism in the Period of Disunion?
Buddhist temples offered food to anyone willing to convert
It offered people a strong education for their children
The teaching that people can escape suffering gave comfort
The kingdom's leaders forced people to convert
13
What geographic feature on the map limited interaction with the cultures of the north?
Gobi Desert
Pacific Ocean
Himalayan Mountains
Great Snowy Mountains
14
Based on the list below, what did Confucius want for China?
to increase Chinese trade opportunities
to create a democratic Chinese government
to modernize Chinese customs
to bring order to Chinese society
15
What enabled Ancient China to avoid invasion longer than other ancient river civilizations?
China was protected on all sides by physical barriers
China was separated from other lands by oceans
China was far from other civilizations
China was surrounded by tundra regions armies couldn't cross
16
Which statement describes why the ancient river civilizations flourished?
The river systems provided easy access for ships
The climate provided steady rainfall for crops
Their warm climate was ideal for raising families
The river systems provided excellent soil for growing crops
17
What can you infer about Shi Huangdi from the statement below?
He beleived nobles and farmers should read different things
He was a tolerant leader who respected other beliefs
He was intolerant and did not respect other people's beliefs
He felt that other writings at the time were weak
18
Which of the following guidelines of Confucius might be objected to today?
Fathers should display high moral values
Wives should obey their husbands
Family members should be loyal to each other
Children should respect their parents
19
What is the best inference based on the statement below:
Any dynasty that stay in power for a long time is corrupt.
This reveals that Zhou leaders did not know how to govern.
The Zhou must have been effective to be in power that long.
People did not care who ruled, so the Zhou stayed in power.
20
In addition to the movement of goods, what was the significant contribution of the Silk Road?
It allowed Chinese armies to defend the kingdom
It provided opportunities to test new building materials
It allowed for an exchange of scientific and cultural ideas
It provided a path through China for invading armies

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