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M6 - Ancient China Review
M6 - Ancient China Review
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1
Buddhism was brought to China from INDIA by way of trade routes that had been opened.
False
True
2
Which statement accurately characterizes the rule of Shi Huangdi?
He followed Legalist teachings and allowed his ministers to create laws
He followed Legalist thought and ruled as an absolute monarch
He was influenced by Confucian beliefs and ruled as a caring monarch
He was influenced by Daoist beliefs and took little part in government.
3
How did Emperor Shi Huangdi create a common Chinese culture?
by forcing everyone to dress the same
by introducing a common language
by converting everyone to Confucianism
by creating a common enemy of Japan
4
The Silk Road was a 4,000-mile trading network that connected the Han Empire in China with the ____ Empire in the West.
Egyptian
Mesopotamian
Greek
Roman
5
On what did Zhou leaders base their right to rule?
the warriors in their army
the support of the people
the support of nobles
the heavens
6
Which of the following was an important duty for everyone in Confucian society during the Han Empire?
voting for your leaders
obeying your parents
paying your taxes
attending public schools
7
Confucius' teachings are guidelines of how people should treat each other, or ___.
Ethics
Morals
Legalism
Daoism
8
Which crop did Chinese farmers discover grow well in the Chang Jiang Valley?
Rice
Wheat
Barley
Millet
9
The process of creating silk clothing from ___ was a highly guarded secret that was punishable by death if told.
caterpillars
worms
corn
butterflies
10
As farming communities grew, Chinese people raised sheep and ___ to provide them with a more varied diet.
Pigs
Cows
Ducks
Horses
11
Shi Huangdi became the first ___ of China, uniting the country after years of civil war.
king
dictator
president
emperor
12
Daoist philosophy spread throughout Korea and JAPAN mainly by merchants and missionaries along trade routes.
False
True
13
Who was the first commoner to become Emperor of China?
Liu Bang
Wudi
Confucius
Shi Huangdi
14
Which cloth was highly valued from the Han Dynasty?
linen
cotton
silk
wool
15
What would Daoist teacher Laozi consider an important goal in life?
to become wealthy
to improve your social standing
to rise to important positions in government
to become one with nature
16
With a large army, the Han Empire expanded into many regions, such as Korea and VIETNAM.
False
True
17
Which geographical feature south of the Tibetan Plateau forms part of China's southern border?
Himalayan Mountains
Huang He River
Gobi Desert
Pacific Ocean
18
Emperor Shi Huangdi improved trade throughout China by creating a national money system using GOLD and copper coins.
False
True
19
During the Han Empire, the MOTHER was the head of the household, whose command must be obeyed.
True
False
20
Shang society valued the connection between one generation and the next therefore people worshipped their ANCESTORS.
True
False
21
With which statement would Confucius agree?
China could improve its society by building more prisons
China was in trouble because people were behaving immorally
The way to raise good children is to set a good example
The lower classes should rebel against their rulers
22
The Zhou Empire declined as lords refused to respect the AUTHORITY of the kings.
True
False
23
Throughout much of its history, the ___, or Yellow River, has caused severe flooding.
Huang He River
Yangtze River
24
Emperor Liu Bang gained the support of his people by being less strict and lowering high taxes on ___.
priests
peasants
soldiers
farmers
25
Which religion spread throughout China during the Han Dynasty and provided explanations for suffering?
Daoism
Legalism
Hinduism
Confucianism
26
How did China develop a large army of 1 million soldiers during the Han period?
The Han Empire enslaved people and forced them to serve in the army
Women were allowed to join the army
The Han Empire relied on soldiers from foreign lands to serve in its army
Every male was required to serve in the army at least once
27
Which of the following was true of Shang society?
Slavery was rare, as most of the labor was provided by women.
Farmers paid most of the taxes to the upper classes in society.
Artisans lives within the city walls, providing crafts for the royal family
Famers lived in large houses within the towns.
28
Why were important spices, such as cinnamon and nutmeg, especially prized in Europe?
These spices were plentiful and inexpensive
These spices were grown in distant lands
these spices were used to preserve fish and meats
these spices were used to cure certain diseases