Which of the following is the best example of how the Silk Road promoted an exchange of goods?

Exchange of agricultural products between China & the West.

Under Qin rule, what would happen if a rich person and a poor person committed the same crime?

The two would suffer the same punishment.

This scene from an ancient scroll shows something being done to scholars. Why did this happen?

The emperor hoped to stop criticism of the government.

Why did many people sent to work on the Great Wall not return home?

They died under harsh conditions.

Which of the following phrases describes Daoism?

“Rule as little as possible.”

During the Han dynasty,

China enjoyed a long period of stability and prosperity.

Why is Zhang Qian often called the Father of the Silk Road?

This explorer brought back word of western cultures.

Scholars disagree about the origins of Daoism. What is one point on which scholars agree?

Daoism's book, the Dao De Jing, was written by many writers.

How did the emperor change the writing system?

He simplified the writing system by removing many characters

What is true of the terra-cotta figures found in the emperor's tomb?

More than 6,000 figures were found.

Why is the Tibet-Qinghai Plateau called the “Roof of the World”?

It is very high above sea level.

Which of the following is an accurate statement about cultural diffusion?

Cultural diffusion spreads ideas, knowledge, and goods.

How did Emperor Qin impact laws, money, weights and measures, & writing?

He standardized practices that were previously different.

In their religion, the Shang believed that dead ancestors

had the power to help or harm the living.

During the time that Confucius lived he wanted to fix which problems?

the constant fighting of clans & the chaos in the land

What did the Shang do to ensure their kings were served in the afterlife?

They buried animals, servants, and slaves in the tombs.

Why did people in China want horses from Central Asia?

The horses were larger and more powerful than Chinese horses

Which of these facts relating to the Silk Road is an example of cultural diffusion?

Europeans learned some Chinese manufacturing methods.

Why did later Chinese historians have very different opinions of the Emperor of Qin?

He acted both wisely and cruelly.

What made silk valuable in the West?

The Chinese were the only ones who knew how to make it.

How did ancient Chinese healers believe that illnesses could be cured?

by restoring the natural balance of yin and yang

What led archaeologists to conclude that the Shang believed in life after death?

finding food and weapons buried with kings

What is the likely reason why the Roman emperor told Romans not to wear silk?

Silk was taking too much of the empire's gold.

Which of these described a ruler who followed Legalism?

a ruler who severely punished people who broke laws

For what purpose would a Shang leader most likely use an oracle bone made from a turtle shell?

to ask advice from his ancestors

Why was it important that the Han made silk production more efficient?

The Han had a valuable silk trade with other countries.

How did the Silk Road most affect the spread of Buddhism?

Travelers carried Buddhist beliefs from India to China.

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1
Which of the following is the best example of how the Silk Road promoted an exchange of goods?
A Roman emperor passed a law forbidding men to wear silk.
Chinese people learn how to make silk from silkworm cocoons
Exchange of agricultural products between China & the West.
Silk Road traders discover camels were best 4 desert travel
2
Under Qin rule, what would happen if a rich person and a poor person committed the same crime?
Only the poor person would be punished.
The 2 would have to trade places.
The two would suffer the same punishment.
The rich person would pay a larger fine.
3
This scene from an ancient scroll shows something being done to scholars. Why did this happen?
The soldiers didn't know how to read.
The emperor hoped to stop criticism of the government.
The royal family had to pick a teacher.
The philosophers wanted to get back to nature.
4
Why did many people sent to work on the Great Wall not return home?
They became nomads.
They traveled to other countries.
They decided to live near the wall.
They died under harsh conditions.
5
What did Hanfeizi say that rulers must do to avoid being overthrown?
be popular through good deeds
earn the Mandate of Heaven
let people do as they want
exercise absolute power
6
Which of the following phrases describes Daoism?
“Set clear laws.”
“Rule as little as possible.”
“Lead by example.”
“Give harsh punishments to those who disobey laws.”
7
What natural events led the Chinese to invent the seismograph?
blizzards
earthquakes
hurricanes
tornadoes
8
During the Han dynasty,
China made few advances in science, medicine, or technology.
China entered a prolonged period of poverty and chaos.
China enjoyed a long period of stability and prosperity.
China expanded its empire to control most of Europe.
9
Hanfeizi, whose teachings were the basis for Legalism, wrote that rulers should emphasize
rewards and punishments.
honesty and trust.
scholarship and ideas.
trade and manufacturing.
10
Which of the following natural barriers helped protect Inner China from invasion?
all of the above
East China Sea
Taklimakan Desert
Gobi Desert
11
Why is Zhang Qian often called the Father of the Silk Road?
This military leader made the highway safe for traders.
This emperor forced peasants to work on construction.
This teacher encouraged the exchange of ideas.
This explorer brought back word of western cultures.
12
Scholars disagree about the origins of Daoism. What is one point on which scholars agree?
Daoism's founder, Laozi, lived at the same time as Confucius
Daoism's book, the Dao De Jing, was written by many writers.
Daoism had little effect on beliefs in ancient China.
Daoism provided the best form of government in ancient China
13
How did the emperor change the writing system?
Only officials could add characters to the writing system.
He created a writing system of his own.
He simplified the writing system by removing many characters
He incorporated writing systems from other parts of world
14
What is true of the terra-cotta figures found in the emperor's tomb?
More than 6,000 figures were found.
All of the figures looked the same.
All of the figures were foot soldiers.
The figures were covered with jewels.
15
What new form of writing was used during the Shang Dynasty?
Pictographs
Logographs
Cuneiform
Oral history
16
Which of the following did the Emperor of Qin do to create a strong central authority?
All of the above.
He divided his territory into 36 districts.
District officials kept the emperor informed.
He replaced the old system of feudalism.
17
The Chinese Dynastic Period started with which dynasty & ended with our study of what dynasty?
Shang, Zhou, Qin, Han
Shang, Zhou, Han, Qin
Han, Qin, Zhou, Shang
Zhou, Shang, Qin, Han
18
Why is the Tibet-Qinghai Plateau called the “Roof of the World”?
It covers a very large land area.
It is the source of several rivers.
It is very high above sea level.
It has mountains on every side.
19
Which of the following is an accurate statement about cultural diffusion?
Cultural diffusion happened only along the Silk Road.
Cultural diffusion occurs only within one culture.
Cultural diffusion spreads ideas, knowledge, and goods.
Cultural diffusion no longer takes place today.
20
How did Emperor Qin impact laws, money, weights and measures, & writing?
He set up schools where they were taught.
He took ideas from other countries.
He standardized practices that were previously different.
He let officials adjust them to meet local needs.
21
What was the Legalist view of human nature?
People want to do what is right.
People are motivated by love.
People are naturally curious.
People are basically selfish.
22
In their religion, the Shang believed that dead ancestors
were not able to contact living people.
came back to life as different animals.
could only communicate through dreams.
had the power to help or harm the living.
23
What is one way Daoism influenced China?
It led to fights for power.
It encouraged stricter laws.
It became a popular religion.
It got scholars to study.
24
What was the purpose of building the Great Wall?
provide followers with land
to punish critics of the emperor
provide employment
to keep invaders out
25
Which Chinese teaching most influenced Qin Shihuangdi’s style of rule?
Confucianism
Buddhism
Daoism
Legalism
26
During the time that Confucius lived he wanted to fix which problems?
the constant fighting of clans & the chaos in the land
the prevalence of artistic creations and a happy population
the over production of food and prosperity
the overpopulation of people and natural disasters
27
What did the Shang do to ensure their kings were served in the afterlife?
They made each farmer perform an oracle bone ritual.
They charged farmers a tax to donate to the dead kings.
They buried animals, servants, and slaves in the tombs.
The nobles had to give up their land for the dead kings.
28
What happened after the Qin emperor’s death?
worship of the emperor as a god
tight military control
rebellions and civil war
peaceful easing of policies
29
Why did people in China want horses from Central Asia?
The horses were larger and more powerful than Chinese horses
The horses were scarce in China.
The horses gave the Chinese a way to sell their silk.
The horses were considered prettier than the ones in China.
30
What kind of land was the Great Wall built on?
all of the above
deserts
mountains
swampland
31
What was the emperor most afraid of?
dying
being poor
losing power
being immortal
32
Which of these facts relating to the Silk Road is an example of cultural diffusion?
Europeans learned some Chinese manufacturing methods.
Travelers faced many dangers on their journey.
China became wealthy trading silk.
Different animals carried goods on the route.
33
Why did later Chinese historians have very different opinions of the Emperor of Qin?
He acted both wisely and cruelly.
Little is known about him.
His advisers made most decisions.
His tomb could not be found.
34
Three different Chinese philosophies emerged during the
early Shang Dynasty.
late Zhou dynasty.
late Shang Dynasty.
early Zhou Dynasty.
35
Which of these geographical features made governing China as a unified state most difficult?
Its broad plains
Its long rivers.
Its large size.
Its different crops
36
What did the Han Dynasty contribute to farming to help it grow and prosper?
the wheelbarrow
strong iron plows
the chain pump
all of the above
37
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 itchy.
The Indians found cotton to be too expensive.
The Romans wanted to buy it to make banners.
38
How did ancient Chinese healers believe that illnesses could be cured?
by draining the bad blood from the patient’s body
by restoring the natural balance of yin and yang
by prayer and divine intervention
by driving out the demons that were making the patient ill
39
I am a follower of Confucius. I am the eldest child; my younger brother must obey me. In return
"I can punish him harshly."
"I may do whatever I want."
"I must set a good example."
"I have to grant their wishes."
40
What led archaeologists to conclude that the Shang believed in life after death?
seeing pots used for ceremonies in the temples
studying the position in which bodies were laid out
figuring out the characters carved into bones
finding food and weapons buried with kings
41
What is the likely reason why the Roman emperor told Romans not to wear silk?
He wanted to save silk to make army banners.
Fear that silkworms would eat too many leaves off the trees.
Cotton was softer and more comfortable than silk.
Silk was taking too much of the empire's gold.
42
Why was China isolated from outsiders and from other Chinese?
plateaus
all of the above
mountains
deserts
43
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
44
Why did fewer people settle in Outer China than in Inner China?
The invasions drove farmers away.
The climate was more extreme.
The land was in larger estates.
The roads were more dangerous.
45
What was an important belief in Shang religion?
ancestor worship
service to others
punishment for sins
one god
46
Which of these described a ruler who followed Legalism?
a ruler who severely punished people who broke laws
a ruler who believed in few rules and laws
a ruler who allowed people to write their own laws
a ruler who ruled as little as possible
47
The modern Chinese word for “merchant” is shang ren, meaning “Shang man.” This suggests that...
most Shang could read & write.
the Shang used cowrie shells as money.
the Shang traded a great deal.
most Shang bartered for their goods.
48
Daoists taught that people could gain happiness by
reading the ancient texts.
working hard to become wealthy.
living in harmony with nature.
serving in government jobs.
49
For what purpose would a Shang leader most likely use an oracle bone made from a turtle shell?
to send messages to the nobles
to serve a ceremonial meal
to make music for his family
to ask advice from his ancestors
50
Why was it important that the Han made silk production more efficient?
The Han knew of no other fibers from which to make clothing.
The Han navy used silk for the sails of their warships.
The Han had a valuable silk trade with other countries.
The Han emperor required a lot of silk for his palaces.
51
How did the Silk Road most affect the spread of Buddhism?
Chinese philosophers wrote Buddhist texts to sell in Antioch
Buddha encouraged people to seek enlightenment in the desert
Travelers carried Buddhist beliefs from India to China.
Dangers on the route represented Buddhist suffering.
52
What is significant about the Chinese city, Anyang?
It was where many Shang artifacts were found.
It is the mythical city in ancient Chinese stories.
It was the Shang dynasty's most rural area.
It was where the Shang peasants were confined.
53
How did the Han emperors gradually change the way China was ruled?
They returned most power to local nobles.
They punished people who tried to spread Daoist beliefs.
They moved from Legalism to Confucian ideals.
They put more emphasis on family connections.
54
Shang weapons were especially strong because skilled artisans made these objects from
stone.
bronze.
bone.
iron.
55
Which of the following phrases represent Confucianism?
“Give harsh punishments to those who disobey laws.”
“Set clear laws.”
“Rule as little as possible.”
“Lead by example.”
56
Another invention that was created during the Han Dynasty and is still used today is the...
invention of the wheel
invention of fireworks
invention of paper
invention of the chair
57
The Emperor of Qin made trading easier by
protecting traders from harm.
doing all of the above.
not punishing traders when they broke the law.
standardizing money
58
If you were a laborer, what would Confucius say that you should do?
plan to rise to a higher status
behave properly for your role
try to outwit those around you
relax and stop working so hard
59
One of the most important Roman products that trade along the Silk Road brought to China was
glassware.
paper.
livestock.
fur.
60
What allowed the Han to expand their dynasty?
their ability to build alliances with their neighbors
their skill in negotiating treaties
their great wealth which allowed them to buy land
their military methods and new weapons
61
In a chart titled “Yin and Yang,” pleasure would be paired with
afterlife.
enjoyment.
pain.
reward.

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