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How did the Silk Road
most
affect the spread of Buddhism?
The Buddha encouraged people to seek enlightenment in desert
Chinese philosophers wrote Buddhist texts to sell in Antioch
Dangers on route supported the Buddhist idea of suffering
Travelers carried Buddhist beliefs from India to China
2
Which would Confucius value most highly?
creativity
respect
riches
freedom
3
Camel caravans traveled along this 4,000 mile route
Tibetan Road
Silk Road
Gobi Trail
Anyang Express
4
The reason why the Zhou dynasty chose three philosophies
democracy
war
feudalism
disorder and chaos
5
The "father" of the Silk Road
Zhou Qin
Zhang Qian
The emperor
Qin Shihuangdi
6
Why did Emperor Qin order Confucian books be brought to the capital?
so he could start a new library
so he could translate them
so he could destroy them
so he could sell them
7
Daoists taught that people could gain happiness by
working hard
becoming wealthy
reading ancient texts
living in harmony with nature
8
What was the purpose of building the great wall?
keep invaders out
to punish critics
to provide jobs
to reward followers with land
9
Why did Western Silk Road end in Antioch?
Goods were loaded on ships and taken to other countries
Most of the good the Chinese wanted came from Antioch
The Roman Empire did not allow goods in their borders
Most traders were tired and wanted to stop
10
Emperor Qin was searching for the fountain of youth by drinking
gold and jade
copper and jade
wine and beer
jade and mercury
11
Which teachings most influence Emperor Qin?
Legalism
Buddhism
Daoism
Confucianism
12
What was the Warring States period?
China fought off invaders
The Shang fought the Zhou
Large Chinese states fought for power
The Mongols fought for control
13
Merchants used camels on the Eastern Silk Road. They used ______ on the Western Silk Road.
dogs
elephants
goats
yaks
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One advantage of the "northern" route on the Silk Road
Scenery was more attractive
Road surface was smoother
Oases were closer together
Travelers were safe from bandits
15
According to this, earthquakes and a flood were signs that the king did not govern well
Gods Truth
Emancipation of Heaven
Mandate of Heaven
Oracle of Heaven
16
What happened after Qin's death?
civil war
peace
worship new gods
military overthrow
17
One of the most important Roman product that was traded along the Silk Road
paper
fur
glassware
livestock
18
Why did people in China want horses from Central Asia?
The horses were considered prettier.
The horses were scarce in China.
The horses gave the Chinese a way to sell silk.
The horses were larger and more powerful.
19
Qin Shihuangdi began life as
a prince
an invader
a farmer
a nomad
20
Emperor Qin standardized cultural practices that differed from place to place in order to
separate China
disassociate China
punish China
unify China
21
Emperor Qin buried a treasure trove of clay soldiers made from
iron
bronze
sea shells
terra cotta
22
The founder of Daoism
Confucius
Bang Liu
Hanfeizi
Laozi
23
Hanfeizi teachings for Legalism stressed the importance of
honesty and trust
trade and business
rewards and punishment
scholarship and ideas
24
After the Qin Dynasty, Liu Bang established the
Ming Dynasty
Han Dynasty
Sui Dynasty
Tang Dynasty
25
What was the Legalist view of human nature?
people are motivated by kindness
people want to do what is right
people are selfish
people are naturally curious
26
This dynasty came to power after the Shang Dynasty
Zhou
Tang
Ming
Han
27
Most important reason traders formed long caravans to cross desert
learn the route
prevent sandstorms
to protect eachother
lift heavy goods
28
The Zhou dynasty came after
Chin
the Qin
Shang
Han
29
What is the likely reason the Roman emperor told Romans not to wear silk?
he was afraid silkworms would eat too many leaves off trees
cotton was softer and more comfortable
he wanted to save all the silk for banners
buying silk would take too much of the empire's gold
30
A system of government based on landowners and tenants
meritocracy
tyranny
democracy
feudalism
31
What made silk valuable in the West?
The Chinese were the only ones who knew how to make it.
The Syrians thought wool was too uncomfortable.
The Romans wanted to buy it to make banners.
The Indians found cotton to be too expensive.
32
Why did many people not return home after being sent to work on the Great Wall?
They ran away
They wandered away
They decided to stay
They died under harsh conditions
33
If you saw a "Yin and Yang" chart, what would pleasure be paired with?
afterlife
reward
enjoyment
pain
