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1
The dynasty during which the Mongols ruled China was the:
Khan.
Song.
Han.
Yuan.
2
During the Shang dynasty the first ____________________ in China was invented.
paper
Neo-Confucianism
Confucianism
writing
3
Which of the following best characterizes Genghis Khan's expeditions of conquest?
closely fought battles
slow, drawn-out attacks, often taking months
bloody attacks in which entire cities were wiped out
peaceful conquests where villagers surrendered or retreated
4
Person whose teachings focused on ethics
Neo-Confucius
Liu Bang
Confucius
Wudi
5
What was the first step in getting a government job during the Han period?
joining the army.
taking an exam on Confucian teachings.
being recommended for government service.
being a servant to a wealthy family.
6
What was the general attitude of the Chinese towards the Yuan rulers?
The Chinese resented the Yuan rulers.
Chinese didn’t care about the Yuan rulers.
Chinese disliked Yuan rulers, saw them as best alternative.
The Yuan rulers were very popular with the Chinese.
7
____________________ completed the conquest of China and declared himself emperor.
Kublai Khan
Empress Wu
Genghis Khan
Zheng He
8
During the Song dynasty, scholar-officials:
were respected, but not generally wealthy.
All of the above.
were admired for their knowledge and ethics.
were above the law.
9
The Grand Canal was important because it:
opened trade routes to foreign countries.
linked northern and southern China.
allowed irrigation of fields.
allowed Zheng He to explorer unknown parts of Asia.
10
Shi Huangdi ordered many noble families to:
move to his new capital.
give up their nobility.
pay for a terra cotta soldier for his tomb.
move to the far reaches of the empire.
11
Plant fibers were ground into a paste and allowed to dry in the process of making:
peasant clothing.
paper.
gunpowder.
silk.
12
The Zhou leaders claimed that:
they had been chosen by heaven to rule China.
whoever was the most powerful should lead China.
their emperors were gods.
everything in China belonged to the lords.
13
According to Confucius, order would be maintained in society if:
All of the above
everyone knew their place.
everyone behaved appropriately.
fathers were honored in their families.
14
What was the outcome of the Mongol attack on Japan?
The Mongols defeated Japan, but could not rule it.
The Mongols ruled Japan for many years.
The Mongol military was greatly weakened.
The Japanese replaced the Mongols as rulers of China.
15
During the Han dynasty, Chinese painters became experts at:
sketching buildings.
using mosaics.
painting figures.
making paper.
16
Which of the following best describes the Qin dynasty?
China lost territory under Shi Huangdi's rule.
Weak leadership of Shi Huangdi caused Warring States.Period.
The strict policies of Shi Huangdi led to rebellion.
Strict policies of Shi Huangdi kept China unified.
17
In what river valleys did Chinese civilization begin?
Shang and Zhou
Chang'an and Kaifeng
Ren and Li
Chang Jiang and Huang He
18
A group of nomadic peoples who attacked China
Koreans
Confucius
Mongols
Japanese
19
The palace complex that common people could not enter was called:
the Forbidden City.
the Great Wall.
the Dadu.
the Ming.
20
A device used to tell the time of day
Seismograph
Compass
Sundial
Acupuncture
21
The only woman to rule China
Mrs. Wudi
Empress Wu
Zheng He
Kublai Khan
22
Which of the following is the best description of the Yuan period?
Workers formed large bureaucracy & emperor had little power.
Chinese fought long & bloody war against Mongol invaders.
The Yuan rulers adopted a policy of isolationism.
The Mongols ruled China and ordered many building projects.
23
People who made up most of the population in Han China
merchants
peasants
warriors
Mongols
24
What product was so valuable that its production method was kept secret?
carved jade
the bronze container
silk
tea
25
Han artwork showed ____________________.
myths
emperors
gods
daily activities
26
What effect did opening the Pacific ports to foreign traders have on China?
It gave foreign empires easy access to invade China.
Expanding trade, contributed to a strong economy in China.
China's export business collapsed b/c most goods imports.
A great number of foreigners moved to China's port cities.
27
____________________ taught proper behavior, and also emphasized spiritual matters.
Neo-Confucianism
HInduism
Confucianism
Buddhism
28
Chinese sailor who led many voyages
Kublai Khan
Liu Bang
Zheng He
Genghis Khan
29
___ - practice inserting fine needles in skin at specific points to cure disease/relieve pain.
Acupuncture
Seismograph
Sundial
Porcelain
30
(A/An) ____________________ is a group of unelected government officials.
bureaucracy
aristocracy
seismograph
porcelain
31
Which of the following correctly shows the order of dynasties in China?
Tang, Song, Sui
Sui, Tang, Song
Sui, Song, Tang
Song, Sui, Tang
32
During Han period, ______________ were considered the lowest class, although some grew wealthy.
Mongols
merchants
peasants
farmers
33
What is the first Chinese dynasty that we have clear evidence of?
Shang
Sui
Han
Zhou
34
Compare Liu Bang to all of the other Chinese leaders before him. In which way was he different?
He was the longest serving emperor of China.
He was the 1st common person to become emperor.
He was the 1st student of Confucius to become emperor.
He was the only Daoist teacher to become emperor.
35
Leader of the Mongols
Empress Wu
Genghis Khan
Zheng He
Wudi
36
The strong Qin king who unified China
Shi Huangdi
Zach Brouhard
Genghis Khan
Wudi
37
The Zhou dynasty ended when:
many lords would not fight against the invaders.
war broke out between various states.
an internal rebellion occurred.
scholars challenged the mandate of heaven.
38
A thin, beautiful type of pottery
Compass
Sundial
Acupuncture
Porcelain
39
The capital city of the Song dynasty
Beijing
Kaifeng
Chang'an
Ho Chi Minh City
40
Which ruler lowered taxes for farmers and made punishments less severe?
Shi Huagdi
Kublai Khan
Liu Bang
Wudi
41
Which of the following was true of social classes during the Han period?
The military offered men a chance to rise in status.
Society was divided into 6 social classes.
Government officials made up the second class.
Peasants made up the lowest class.
42
Which Chinese invention is used to measure the strength of earthquakes?
Porcelain
Sundial
Acupuncture
Seismograph
43
The palace complex that common people could not enter was called:
the Ming.
the Dadu.
the Great Wall.
the Forbidden City.
44
The greatest achievements of the Qin dynasty were:
the voyages of Zheng He.
building projects such as the Great Wall.
canals that connected eastern and western China.
inventions such as the seismograph.
45
The Shang were the first people in China to:
developed a writing system.
domesticate pigs and sheep.
used advanced metal tools.
hunt with bows and arrows.
46
The _____________, which uses Earth’s magnetic field to show direction, revolutionized travel.
Compass
Porcelain
Sundial
Seismograph
47
Which of the following statements would Confucius not agree with?
Husbands must obey their wives concerning the household.
The father is the head of the family.
Family members should take care of the family burial site.
Young people must always respect their elders.
48
Song leaders created ______ examination to make sure qualified people became g-ment workers.
emperors
peasants
civil service
scholar-official
49
The civil service examination was a good idea because:
it kept power in the hands of the wealthy.
it created an elite class of respected officials.
in ensured government officials would be intelligent.
it kept intelligent people studying for years.
50
The ______________ was more than 2,000 miles long and was located near China's northern border.
Huang He
Chang Jiang
Grand Canal
Great Wall
51
On his voyages, Zheng He:
discussed opening new trade routes.
traveled with a fleet of three large ships.
attacked foreign settlements.
presented gifts to foreign leaders.
52
What effect did having a bureaucracy of scholar-officials have on the Song dynasty?
Sharp divisions within society eventually lead to civil war.
It created a very unstable government.
It created stability and an efficient government.
Mismanagement was created because of the new government..
