The iron plow and wheelbarrow allowed the Chinese to:

till more land and raise more crops

In what way did the social order of the Han dynasty differ from the social order of the Shang?

Peasants had a higher rank during the Han.

Which of the following best describes how Chinese society changed because of the Shang dynasty?

The social order in China became more organized.

Compare Liu Bang to all of the other Chinese leaders before him. How was he different?

He was the only common person to become emperor.

What can you infer from: "The Zhou lasted longer than any other Chinese dynasty."

To be in power for that long, Zhou must have been effective.

Confucius stated that moral leadership, not laws, would bring order to China. Meaning what?

Leaders should act decently and always try to do right.

Which of the following statements best summarizes the philosophy of Daoism?

All people should live in harmony with nature.

Flooded rivers in China left silt deposits. What happened as a result of this?

People began to grow crops in the rich soil.

The Zhou leaders granted land in return for loyalty and support. What did this system do?

Purchased people's loyalty and support.

Which of the following best explains how Qin rule affected China?

China became unified under Qin rule.

Which of the following supports the idea that Shi Huangdi was good, despite his harsh ways?

As soon as he died, the country fell into civil war.

Which of the following shows that Shi Huangdi was a follower of Legalism?

He created a strong government with strict laws.

Two great rivers flow from east to west. What does this reveal about the geography of China?

Mountain ranges tend to run from east to west.

Which of the following took place first?

The lords' loyalty to the Zhou king lessened.

Which of the following shows the social order under the Shang? (highest to lowest)

nobles, artisans, farmers, slaves

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1
The iron plow and wheelbarrow allowed the Chinese to:
train more animals to work in fields
trade more goods with other people
raise and process more silk worms
till more land and raise more crops
2
According to the Zhou kings, what gave them the power to lead?
heaven
democracy
nobility
courage
3
In what way did the social order of the Han dynasty differ from the social order of the Shang?
Merchants had a higher rank during the Han.
Scholars had a higher rank during the Shang.
Peasants had a higher rank during the Han.
Nobles had a higher rank during the Shang.
4
Which of the following best describes how Chinese society changed because of the Shang dynasty?
The number of poor people in China increased.
The landowners were forced to give up their wealth.
The social order in China became more organized.
The control of the people by kings increased.
5
Compare Liu Bang to all of the other Chinese leaders before him. How was he different?
He was the first student of Confucius to become an emperor.
He was the only common person to become emperor.
He was the only Daoist teacher to become emperor.
He was the longest-serving emperor of China.
6
What can you infer from: "The Zhou lasted longer than any other Chinese dynasty."
To be in power for that long, Zhou must have been effective.
They lasted that long because people didn't care who ruled.
The Zhou leaders did not know how to govern.
Any dynasty that stays in power for a long time is corrupt.
7
The Shang period influenced __________ in China today.
currency
writing
waterways
the legal system
8
Which of the following best summarizes Liu Bang's approach to ruling China?
harsh and overly strict
undisciplined and unfair
weak and ineffective
moderate and reasonable
9
According to the Zhou, _________ gave power to the leader.
courage
heaven
the military
heredity
10
Confucius stated that moral leadership, not laws, would bring order to China. Meaning what?
Leaders should act decently and always try to do right.
Laws should be made that require people to behave.
People who become leaders should disregard laws of China.
Government workers should be the same as artisans & farmers.
11
Why did Shi Huangdi have the Great Wall of China built?
the energize the nation
to protect the nation
to unify the nation
to beautify the nation
12
Which of the following statements best summarizes the philosophy of Daoism?
All people should live in an ethical manner.
All people should follow the rules of society.
All people should live in harmony with nature.
All people should be allowed to own property.
13
Flooded rivers in China left silt deposits. What happened as a result of this?
People began to defend themselves against others.
People began to grow crops in the rich soil.
People began to learn about other cultures.
People began to graze animals along the river.
14
The Zhou leaders granted land in return for loyalty and support. What did this system do?
Purchased people's loyalty and support.
Increased farming throughout China.
Shared wealth for the good of the people.
Encouraged farmers and nobles to get along better.
15
Which of the following best explains how Qin rule affected China?
China had more poverty under Qin rule.
China had more problems under Qin rule.
China became more divided under Qin rule.
China became unified under Qin rule.
16
Which landform separates China from its neighbors to the North?
the Himalayan Mountains
the Gobi Desert
the Pacific Ocean
the Plateau of Tibet
17
Which of the following was of the least importance to Shi Huangdi?
invasion
control
compassion
morals
18
What was the effect on China of the popularity of silk in Rome?
China started a war.
China became wealthy.
China stopped trading.
China ended farming.
19
The _________ is sometimes called "China's Sorrow".
Gobi Desert
Huang-He River
Yangtze River
Plateau of Tibet
20
Which of the following was of the highest importance to the Chinese people during the Han?
understanding Confucianism
earning a lot of money
serving in the military
honoring one's family
21
Which of the following supports the idea that Shi Huangdi was good, despite his harsh ways?
The lords of China moved to live closer to him.
The country improved after his long reign ended.
Scholars, peasants, and nobles all disliked his policies.
As soon as he died, the country fell into civil war.
22
The Silk Road began in China and ended:
at the Atlantic Ocean.
in the Middle East.
at the Mediterranean Sea.
in Central Asia.
23
Which of the following shows that Shi Huangdi was a follower of Legalism?
He insisted that Chinese people respect nature.
He created a strong government with strict laws.
He encouraged people to always act decently.
He provided landowners with more land for farming.
24
Two great rivers flow from east to west. What does this reveal about the geography of China?
Mountain ranges tended to run north to south.
Rivers tend to flow toward or away from deserts.
Mountain ranges tend to run from east to west.
Rivers there tend to run through areas with high plateaus.
25
Which of the following took place first?
The Zhou lost a battle against foreign invaders.
The era called the Warring States period began.
The lords' loyalty to the Zhou king lessened.
The lords began to ignore the commands of the king.
26
Ying Zheng gave himself the name "Shi Huangdi", which means:
"first emperor"
"strong leader"
"great one"
"all powerful"
27
Which of the following shows the social order under the Shang? (highest to lowest)
nobles, artisans, farmers, slaves
nobles, farmers, artisans, slaves
artisans, nobles, farmers, slaves
farmers, nobles, artisans, slaves
28
Who was Laozi?
the most famous Daoist teacher
the creator of Legalism
the son of Confucius
the leaders of the Legalists
29
What was the effect of all people in China using the same coins and writing system?
The government strengthened.
Trade became much easier.
People were happier.
There were fewer gold coins.
30
The Shang were the first people of China to:
develop a writing system
hunt with bows and arrows
use advanced metal tools
domesticate pigs and sheep

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