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