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