Ancient China Test Review

Question 1

What was the punishment for revealing the secrets of making silk?

Accepted Answer

Death

Question 2

What emperor was the greatest leader of the Han dynasty? (opened public schools & expanded the Silk Road)

Accepted Answer

Wudi

Question 3

This historian wrote down important events during the Han dynasty.

Accepted Answer

Sima Qian

Question 4

Treating others as you want to be treated is called...

Accepted Answer

The Golden Rule

Question 5

What is Loess?

Accepted Answer

A yellow-ish brown soil

Question 6

This teacher & philosopher used his teachings to influence future china.

Accepted Answer

Confucius

Question 7

Two words that describe Confucius's teachings.

Accepted Answer

Peace & Order

Question 8

Buddhism spread to China becuase of what trade route?

Accepted Answer

Silk Road

Question 9

Who was the first emperor of the Qin dynasty, who was considered "harsh"?

Accepted Answer

Shi Huangdi

Question 10

What is a Warlord?

Accepted Answer

A local leader of an armed group

Question 11

This is the largest desert in China.

Accepted Answer

Gobi

Question 12

What is a Philosophy?

Accepted Answer

A system of beliefs & values

Question 13

This dynasty is considered the first ancient civilization in China.

Accepted Answer

Shang

Question 14

What is a Dike?

Accepted Answer

A protective wall that controls or holds back water

Question 15

In China's social pyramid, who was at the top for their wisdom & experience

Accepted Answer

Older people

Question 16

What is Currency?

Accepted Answer

Type of money used by a group or nation

Question 17

What is a Extended Family?

Accepted Answer

Closely related people of several generations

Question 18

Confucius's education is described as what?

Accepted Answer

Self-taught

Question 19

What is the Civil Service?

Accepted Answer

Group of people whose job is to carry out the work of the Government

Question 20

What is Silk?

Accepted Answer

A valuable Cloth, originally made in China

Questions 20