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1
What was the goal of all of the major Chinese philosophies?
equal rights for all citizens
an expanded empire
a peaceful society
individual freedom
2
What was a disadvantage of living near a river?
The river provided a continuous supply of water.
The flooding caused destruction to houses and crops.
After a river flooded, silt was left behind.
Floods created fertile soil.
3
Daoists taught that people could gain happiness by
living in harmony with nature
working hard to become wealthy
serving in government jobs
reading the ancient texts
4
What ancient world religion spread from the country of India to China?
Hinduism
Confucianism
Buddhism
Daoism
5
Genghis Khan was elected ruler of these people in 1206.
Chinese
Koreans
Japanese
Mongols
6
Which of the following contributions to horsemanship are known to have come from ancient China?
horseshoes
saddles
blinders
stirrups
7
Which of the following is NOT a way the Emperor Qin united China?
create rules and set standards for the writing system
Aristocrats and peasants revolted against the Qin dynasty.
single currency for business and trade.
a canal to unite parts of China and to make trade easier
8
Which of the following was NOT a benefit of using paper currency in the Mongolian Empire?
Paper currency was easier to transport than physical goods.
Goods could be used rather than being saved as currency.
Paper currency was more easily destroyed.
Paper currency could be exchanged for the government.
9
A family practicing filial piety would
turn away from their parents when they become older
disrespect their elders
encourage their children to move away at 18
care for their parents when they become older and/or ill
10
What is the Mandate of Heaven?
All Chinese leaders were guaranteed to go to heaven
China's Gods were really in charge of everything
Over time, even ordinary people were allowed in heaven
Chinese leaders received their authority from heaven
11
Which of the following goods could correctly be added to the list paper, silk tea__________?
Wheat
Ships
Horses
Rice
12
Tang Dynasty, and the Song Dynasty, used the following important invention of the Chinese.
concrete
paper currency
steel
braided rope
13
Egypt, Mesopotamia, India, and China all have in common?
They are all River Valley Civilizations
B. They are all located in Asia
D. They do not have anything in common
C. They are located by the Arabian Sea
14
Which barriers caused East Asia to be isolated for centuries from outsiders in every direction?
mountains and deserts
canyons and ravines
glaciers and ice floes
oceans and rivers
15
Which statement best describes the contributions of the Han Dynasty?
The Silk Road causes China's trade to increase.
China's population grew to over 60 million people
Medical advances, such as acupuncture
All statements describe the Han Dynasty.
16
What is an advantage to living by a river?
All the answers are correct
The flooding provides fertile soil in the river valley.
Rivers water contains silt which is good for fertile soil.
The river can be used for drinking, food, and agriculture.
17
What was China’s first dynasty?
Zhou
Han
Qin
Shang
18
Advantage was
most
helpful in allowing river civilizations to develop trade?
mild climate
easy transportation
fertile soil
natural defenses
19
According to the Mandate of Heaven, a king’s right to rule came from
The army
The gods
The people
A council of nobles
20
Unrest after the fall of the Han dynasty led many chinese to Buddhism?
False
True
21
Which Dynasty invention brought efficiency and stability to Imperial China?
the civil service system
the Tao Te Ching
the caste system
the Forbidden City
22
Who was the first woman to rule China on her own?
Empress Tang
Empress Han
Empress Wu
Empress Song
23
What type of items were traded/sold on the Silk Road?
Corn, glass, and textiles.
It was too dangerous to trade on the Silk Road
Ivory, pumpkins, and potatoes.
Porcelain, silk, gunpowder, as well as religion and ideas.
24
Chinese inventors perfected the __________________________.
Sundial
Telescope
Magnetic compass
Potter's wheel
25
Filial piety. This is the teachings of
Legalism
Buddhism
Confucianism
Daoism
26
An official who watches others for correct behavior.
Teacher
Warlord
Ancestor
Censor
27
A system in a writing system based on pictures.
Calligraphy
Ideograph
Porcelain
Pictograph
28
Where did the first civilizations arise because of good farming conditions?
In the river valleys
Near the sea
In the mountains
In the desert
29
Which of the following WAS NOT a Mongol skill?
creating terror
living as nomads
horseback riding
farming
30
Which of the following accomplishments is associated with Shi Huangdi?
establishing diplomatic ties with Europe
creating the philosophy of Legalism
the unification of China
working with Marco Polo in trade matters
31
Confucius believed that peace would come to China if people would________.
turn away from worldly affairs.
follow the beliefs of their ancestors.
adopt a strict code of laws.
put individual rights first.
32
What two cities were connected by the Grand Canal?
Guangzhou and Luoyang
Beijing and Hangzhou
Luoyang and Hangzhou
Beijing and Changan
33
According to Laozi, The Dao is ___________.
a nickname for Confucius.
the incorrect ruling of kings.
the spiritual force that guides all things.
the belief in one's ancestors.
34
Which of the following individuals became the first emperor of a united China?
Shi Huangdi
Liu Bang
Cheng Ho
Han Fei
35
What was the effect of the extensive Mongol Empire on the people who lived in Europe and Asia?
expansion of Japanese cultural traditions
adoption of Confucian ideas and practices
significant increases in trade and travel
development of a common language
36
What advantage was
helpful in river civilizations to pursue agriculture and food surpluses?
mild climate
fertile soil
easy transportation
natural defenses
37
The Silk Road was a road that extended from China to the Roman Empire.
True
False
