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Ancient China World History Review Beyond
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1
How were the ancient Chinese were different from ancient river civilizations?
They practiced monotheism and ancestor worship.
They viewed their leaders as humans instead of gods.
They believed only in the teachings of Confucius.
2
Which of these was a Chinese invention that contributed to navigation?
the telescope
the stirrup
the magnetic compass
3
Which of the following was a Legalist?
Emperor Zhou
Han Fei Tzu
Laozi
4
Which of these was an important industry during the Shang Dynasty?
leather-making
silk-making
basket weaving
5
How did this structure benefit China?
It carried fresh water from the mountains to arid regions.
It protected the empire from foreign invaders.
Crossed the Asian continent to give traders safe passage.
6
According to the Mandate of Heaven,
only strong military leaders could rule China
a ruler must be good to the people
only members of the Zhou could rule China
7
How was the development of the Huang civilization different from other early civilizations?
Grew slowly since the area around the Huang wasn't fertile.
It was isolated from other cultures &created its own culture
It gained power quickly due to the use of steel and glass.
8
Which of these was the first emperor of the Qin Dynasty?
Empress Wu
Wu-ti
Shi Huangdi
9
What idea did Confucius introduce to social relationships in ancient China?
Filial piety-children should respect parents & ancestors
Yin & Yang-that there are 2 totally opposite forces at work
Mandate of Heaven-the gods would not protect corrupt kings.
10
Which of these describes why Samarkand & Bukhara were important trade centers on the Silk Road?
They were low-altitude cities in the Indus River.
They were high-altitude cities in passes in the mountains.
They were low-altitude cities in valleys of the mountains.
11
How did The Analects affect Chinese thought?
It influenced the behavior and philosophy of China.
Chinese people lived in harmony with the universe .
It led the Chinese to be environmentally aware.
12
Why did Emperor Shi Huangdi become unpopular?
He continued China's expansion policies, creating more debt.
He provided no assistance to help regions conduct business
He buried scholars alive and burned books.
13
What did the Zhou claim to justify overthrowing the Shang?
The Shang were weak and did little for China.
The Shang had lost the Mandate of Heaven.
The Shang were corrupt and unfair.
14
The red lines show improvements made to a structure by the Qin dynasty. What was the structure?
Great Wall of China
Mandarin palace
Forbidden City
15
According to Confucius, what was the role of family in society?
Family was more important than the gods.
Family relationships were not as important as civil duty.
Family relationships should form the basis of society.
16
The Silk Road affected the exchange of ideas in all of the following ways
except
spreading religious ideas from India to China
spreading Chinese technology to other areas
spreading democracy from Greece to China
17
What did the ancient Indus Valley, Huang, and Nile civilizations have in common?
They developed and used gunpowder.
They built pyramids to reach the gods.
They began in fertile river valleys.
18
The earliest known Chinese writing was found on
bronze vessels
silk garments
oracle bones
19
The iron plow became common during the Han dynasty. How did this influence trade in China?
It caused higher demand for iron.
diverted craftsmen from workshops to the farms
It increased agricultural production, increasing trade.
20
Which of the following would create a higher demand for Mediterranean figs in China?
Natural disaster reduces the amount of figs made.
Greek merchant smuggles Mediterranean fig seeds into China.
Weather conditions increase the amount of figs produced.
21
What does this map illustrate, and what effect did it have on the region?
Great Wall to the north & a network of coastal defense ports
Silk Road;contributed to economic growth & exchange of ideas
Silk Road;allowed valuable goods to travel to China
22
Each of the following is an example of labor
except
a farmer in a rice field
a buyer in a marketplace
a merchant on a caravan
23
Which of these indicate to the ancient Chinese that a ruler was no longer Mandated by Heaven?
The priests read ill omens in star and planet alignments.
The ruler had no children and therefore no successor.
The ruler was overthrown and removed from power.
24
The idea that people would respond if there are clear rewards or punishments for their actions:
Laozi
Chengho
Han Fei Tzu
25
Each of the following is a contribution of the Shang Dynasty
except
fine gold jewelry
a calendar based on the sun and moon
a picture-based writing system
26
The earliest known Chinese writing dates from the
Han Dynasty
Zhou Dynasty
Shang Dynasty
27
One of the main teachings of Laozi was
to respect one's parents
to let nature take its course
to serve society by joining the military
28
Which of these describes the Silk Road?
a series of land & water routes traders followed.
a single path a Chinese trader used to reach India & Arabia
a combination of sea & land routes that led to the Himalayas
29
Who was Chen Sheng?
a royal advisor in the court of Shi Huangdi
a captain who led a rebellion against the Qin Dynasty
Shi Huangdi's uncle on his mother's side
30
Each of the following was a contribution of ancient China
except
suspension bridges
the bicycle
the wheelbarrow
