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1
The main route of the Silk Roads split between Dunhuang and Kashgar in order to ___
go around the Himalayas.
by-pass fierce nomads from central Asia.
avoid the karst mountains on the Li River.
avoid the Taklimakan Desert.
2
Qin Shi Huangdi was a legalist, which meant that he ruled ____
according to Confucius’ ideas.
as a wise and kind father-figure.
according to what the people wanted him to do.
with strict laws and harsh punishments.
3
What was the main teaching of the Daoists/Taoists?
A king should lead by example and be a father-figure to his people.
People are evil and need strict laws and harsh punishments.
People should live simple lives in harmony with nature.
Human sacrifice is necessary to please the gods.
4
Mountains, oceans and deserts ______ .
helped save China from natural disasters
connected China to the rest of the world
isolated China from the rest of the world
made the Chinese fearful of natural disasters
5
What changes did the Han Dynasty make that created an effective government in China?
They sent armies off to war every year to make sure China stayed united.
They made harsh laws and strict punishments.
They gave government jobs to powerful nobles who promised to support him.
They had people take long, difficult civil service exams.
6
What is located at the #2 spot?
Alps
Himalayas
Apalachians
Karst
7
Which letter n the map below shows the lcoation of ancient Chinese civilization?
C
D
A
B
8
Confucius taught that rulers should ____
consult with their subjects before making any decisions.
set an example for their subjects by leading a good life.
be chosen by their subjects by democratic vote.
rule with strict laws and harsh punishments.
9
The Han Dynasty invented ___
Hieroglyphics, Cuneiform, and Sanskrit.
an earthquake detector, paper, and porcelain.
bronze, gold, and silver.
the concept of zero and the symbols we currently use for our number system.
10
Which individual wanted to preserve order and harmony in society and created a system of ethics (what is right & wrong)?
Qin Shi Huangdi
Confucius
Han Fai Zi
Laozi
11
Qin Shi Huangdi ___
buried 460 scholars alive and burned books.
encouraged people to share their ideas, even if they disagreed with his.
was a very kind ruler who was very concerned about the poor farmers
believed that man’s highest goal was to live in harmony with nature.
12
The Chinese people turned to the teachings of Confucius because his ideas were thought to help ____
unite the people against the Zhou leaders.
restore order in China.
create democratic institutions.
stop the Chinese people from coverting to Islam.
13
What was the main contribution of Emperor Shi Huangdi to China?
He established a public education system in China.
He required citizens to use the Mongol language.
He encouraged acceptance of the Hindu religion.
He unified most of China under one government.
14
These Western goods came TO China on the Silk Road:
papyrus, granite, limestone, etc.
glass, spices, perfumes, etc.
electronics and automobiles.
silk, paper, porcelain, etc.
15
What effect did the Silk Road trade have on China?
China’s trade was limited to high-priced silk.
China’s trade decreased because travel on the Silk Road was dangerous.
China became wealthy and shared ideas with countries to the west.
The Han emperors closed off the Silk Road to keep out Western ideas.
16
The Han Dynasty brough back ___
the ideas of Confucius.
oracle bones.
human sacrifice.
a legalist form of government.
17
Which of these geographical features SURROUND China?
Sahara Desert, Red Sea, Mediterranean Sea, Ethiopian Highlands
Mohave Desert, Coastal Mountains, Pacific Ocean
Gobi Desert, Taklimakan Desert, Plateau of Tibet, Yellow Sea
Thar Desert, Deccan Plateau, Eastern Ghats, Western Ghats
18
In which area did Chinese civilization first develop?
Gobi Desert
Plateau of Tibet
Huang He River valley
Chang Jiang River valley
19
Trade and business was made easier during the Qin dynasty because ___
the emperor forced neighboring countries to trade with China.
silk was invented and used to trade with other countries.
ports on the Yellow Sea were opened.
the government set standards for coins, weights, and measurements.
20
Confucius taught a code of behavior based on ____
five relationships and character qualities.
legalist ideas.
the teachings on Shang oracle bones.
astrology.
21
Which religion came to China on the Silk Road and became a major part of their culture?
Hinduism
Confucianism
Doaism/Taoism
Buddhism
22
Qin Shi Huangdi built the Great Wall of China to ___
set up a lasting monument to his memory.
prove the strength of his government.
to keep the nobles busy so that they wouldn’t rebel against him.
defend against fierce nomads on China’s northern borders.
23
The Han Dynasty is known for ___
their religious beliefs, which included human sacrifices and oracle bones.
unifying China for the first time.
Yu the Great, who founded the dynasty.
creating a balanced government.
24
These Chinese goods traveled west on the Silk Road:
glass, spices, perfumes, etc.
papyrus, granite, limestone, etc.
electronics and automobiles.
silk, paper, porcelain, etc.
25
The Han Dynasty wrote the first ___
complete history of China and a Chinese dictionary.
Book of the Dead papyrus scrolls.
account of the Ming dynasty’s accomplishments.
Cuneiform tablets.
26
Which mountain range separates China from India?
Himalayas
Atlas Mountains
Rocky Mountains
Karst Mountains
27
How did China's geography affect its development?
The Plateau of Tibet became a major trade center.
Because the land wasn't fertile, most people moved out of China.
Rivers allowed them to trade with other countries.
Chinese culture developed independently from outside influences.
