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How did China's geography affect the development of civilization?
China's geography assured good trading opportunities.
China's geography assured it would develop apart from others
China's geography had little impact on its development.
China's geography made it very vulnerable to invaders.
2
Shang weapons were especially strong because skilled artisans made these objects from _________
bones
iron
bronze
stone
3
Qin had these scholars killed, burned their books, made to do physical labor, and branded
Buddhist Scholars
Legalism Scholars
Daoism Scholars
Confucian Scholars
4
What made the Taklamakan Desert one of the most dangerous deserts in the world?
sandstorms and shifting dunes
flash floods after thunderstorms
bandits and nomadic tribes
wild animals near the rivers
5
How did the emperors gradually change the way China was ruled?
They punished people who tried to spread Daoist beliefs
They moved from Legalism to Confucian ideals
They put more emphasis on family connections
They returned most powers to local nobles
6
What was the purpose of building the Great Wall?
to provide employment
to punish critics of the emperor
to keep invaders out
to reward followers with land
7
At the time of the Han dynasty, which people particularly threatened China from the north?
The Persians
The Japanese
The Huns
The Romans
8
What are the 4 things Qin Standardized throughout China?
Coins, measurements/weights, hairstyles, and writing
Laws, clothing, hairstyles, and coins
Laws, weights/measures, coins, and writing
Laws, clothing, culture, and writing
9
Ancient China was located in..
Central America
Africa
Europe
Asia
10
Is the later years of the Zhou dynasty, what condition in China led to new philosophies?
democracy
feudalism
wealth
disorder
11
For what purpose would a Shang leader most likely use an oracle bone made from a turtle shell?
to ask advice from his ancestors
to serve a ceremonial meal
to send messages to the nobles
to make music for his family
12
What made silk valuable in the west ?
The Chinese were the only ones who knew how to make it
the Indians found cotton to be too expensive
The Romans wanted to use it to praise their Christian God
the Syrians thought wool was too itchy
13
How did the Huang He most influence settlement near its banks?
By fertilizing the soil, it attracted communities of farmers
BY carrying boats of raiders, it drove households away
BY swarming with fish, it led to the growth of fishing villages
By flooding dangerously, it kept people at a distance
14
All are ways Qin unified China EXCEPT
Made up brand new letters to Chinese characters
Made laws uniform throughout China
Made all Chinese provinces use the same currency
15
Which later practice in China most shows the influence of Confucian thought?
trade with Europe
new inventions
exams for civil servants
land given to peasants
16
What often happened to the people the Shang captured in wars?
They were given land to start new farms
They learned the skills to become artisans
They married into the royal family
They worked on construction, as slaves
17
WHat two words would describe the Emperor of Qin?
weak and lonely
strong and cruel
understanding and nice
compassionate and kind
18
China's main export was ______
Silk
Wood
Gold
Rocks
19
After Qin died this dynasty took over
Han
Xia
Tang
Shang
20
In Ancient China, many aspects of life were ruled by the _______ of Confucius
Civil Service
Hand
Currency
Philosophy
21
Hanfeizi, whose teachings were the basis for legalism, wrote that rulers should emphasize ____________
scholarship and ideas
trade and manufacturing
honesty and trust
rewards and punishments
22
Before working for the federal government of China they need to take what type of test?
Drivers Test
Civil Service Exam
Unit Exam
A placement exam
23
Which one was a natural barrier in Ancient China?
Himalayan Mountains
Gobia Desert
Rocky Mountains
Indian Ocean
24
How may the Shang king and his nobles have weakened their economy?
they discouraged trade with other regions
they bought more and more land
they spend too much on their palaces
they rarely paid artisans for their work
25
What percentage of China is suitable for farming?
15 %
20 %
30 %
5 %
26
True or False ! Emperor Qin burned all philosophical books that were made before his reign.
True
False
27
Buddhism was brought to China through what
Emperor Han's wars with India
China's sea exploration and trade
The Mongols' invasion from the North
Trade of materials and ideas on the Silk Road
28
How did people in China learn about Buddhism?
Sumer
U.S.A
Rome
India
29
What protected Inner China from invasions from the northwest?
high mountains
barren deserts
wide rivers
grassy plains
30
Which of the following was NOT a positive thing Emperor Qin did during his reign?
Standardized weights and measurements
Unified China
Began Construction for the Great Wall of China
Built the Great Wall & made commoners work on it
31
The Great Wall of China was built because...
Warring States period meant they needed extra protection
They thought it looked intimidating
It protected the farms and villages of the south
It protected the farms and villages in the north
32
Emperor Qin based his rule on this School of Thought
Daoism
Legalism
Buddhism
Hinduism
33
He was the first emperor to unite China
Laozi
Qin
Chin
Han
34
Which Chinese teaching most influenced Qin Shi Huangdi's style of rule?
Daoism
Legalism
Confucianism
Buddhism
35
Daoist thought that people could gain happiness by
serving in government jobs
living in harmony with nature
working hard to become wealthy
reading the ancient texts
36
To a large extent, the Great Wall was built by ________________
foreign workers
Forced labor
skilled stonemasons
close friends of the emperor
37
Because of China's many deserts and mountain ranges,
Most of the lang was pretty good to farm
The Great Wall of China could easily be built
Only a small percentage could actually farm
It was the least populated country
38
Which of these would Confucius have valued most highly?
riches
freedom
respect
creativity
39
What happened during the Warring States period?
Dozens of clan leaders set up military states
six or seven large Chinese states fought for power
The Zhou army won control of the state by force
China fought to protect the state from invaders from the north
40
According to belief in the Mandate of Heaven, earthquakes and floods might be signs that _______________
the natural world ignored humans
the king did not govern well
the end of the world was near
the people did not obey the laws
41
Why did many people sent to work on the Great Wall not return home?
They decided to live near the wall
They died under harsh conditions
They ran away to other countries
They become wandering nomads
42
The Silk Road connected China to which powerful empire?
Roman Empire
French Empire
The British Empire
The Aztec Empire
43
Which of these men would most likely be hired for the Han bureaucracy ?
one who had an important family
one who was born in the capital
one who inherited a lot of money
one who did well on an exam
44
These were made for the first Qin emperor
terracotta soldiers
statues for the city
toy people
metal soldiers
45
Emperor Qin ended this system of wealthy lords ruling over land and the peasant farmers
Monarchy
Dictatorship
Feudalism
Qinalism
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Why did fewer people settle in Outer China than Inner China?
The roads were more dangerous in Inner China
The climate was more extreme in Outer China
The invasions drove farmers away in Inner China
The land was in a smaller estates in Outer China
