Which statement accurately characterizes the rule of Shi Huangdi?

He followed Legalist thought and ruled as an absolute monarch

Why were imported spices, such as cinnamon and nutmeg, especially prized in Europe?

These spices were grown in distant lands

Why did the Zhou dynasty fail?

lords refused to listen to the king

How did Shi Huangdi create a common Chinese culture?

by introducing a common language

How are China and India similar in how they developed?

Developed near rivers and used irrigation

Why were sons valued more than daughters in Han society?

Sons were expected to take care of the parents in their old age

How did China develop a large army during the Han dynasty?

Every male was required to serve in the army at least once

How did the rivers help China become a great civilization?

People could grow food near the river

Why did Chinese warriors continue to use bronze weapons well into the Iron Age?

Iron weapons were expensive to produce

How did emperor Shi Huangdi increase Chinese agricultural production?

He built irrigation systems to redirect water

With which statement would Confucius agree?

The way to raise good children is to set a good example

What did the desert do to help China?

Protected it from northern invasion

Which was true of the Shang dynasty?

Farmers paid most of the taxes to the upper classes

How did the mountains help China?

Protected it from outside enemies

How did the Silk Road affect the development of China during the Han period?

The Han Empire became rich trading with foreign countries

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1
Which desert is north of China?
Gobi
Sahara
Sonoran
Mojave
2
Which statement accurately characterizes the rule of Shi Huangdi?
Influenced by Confucian thought and was a caring monarch
He followed Legalist thought and ruled as an absolute monarch
He followed Legalist teachings and allowed his ministers to make laws
He was influenced by Daoist thought and was peaceful
3
Who was the first commoner to become Emperor of China?
Shi Huangdi
Liu Bang
Confucius
Wudi
4
Why were imported spices, such as cinnamon and nutmeg, especially prized in Europe?
These spices were grown in distant lands
These spices were used to preserve fish and meat.
These spices were used to cure certain diseases
These spices were plentiful and inexpensive
5
Why did the Zhou dynasty fail?
The Huns invaded
a great famine
nuclear apocalypse
lords refused to listen to the king
6
How did Shi Huangdi create a common Chinese culture?
by introducing a common language
by forcing everyone to dress the same
By converting everyone to Confucianism
by creating a common enemy of Japan
7
Which item was traded along the Silk Road?
ships
cloth
slaves
limestone blocks
8
How are China and India similar in how they developed?
Both eat a lot of rice
Had Aryan migration
Developed in 1 BC
Developed near rivers and used irrigation
9
What are the two major rivers in China?
Yper and Indus
Mississippi and Amazon
Nile and Danube
Yellow and Yangtze
10
Why were sons valued more than daughters in Han society?
Sons were expected to make the most money in the family
Sons were expected to take care of the parents in their old age
Women could not rise to positions of power in government
Women could never become the heads of households
11
How did China develop a large army during the Han dynasty?
Every male was required to serve in the army at least once
Women were allowed to join the army
They relied on foreign soldiers to serve in the army
They used slaves from conquered lands
12
How did the rivers help China become a great civilization?
People could ice skate on the river
People could bathe in the river
People could waterski on the river
People could grow food near the river
13
Why did Chinese warriors continue to use bronze weapons well into the Iron Age?
China had to import iron from India
Bronze swords are stronger than iron ones
Chinese blacksmiths did not understand how to create alloys
Iron weapons were expensive to produce
14
The Chinese plains are one of the world's largest what?
Bowling alleys
Bird sanctuaries
Dog parks
Farming areas
15
How did emperor Shi Huangdi increase Chinese agricultural production?
He hired foreigners to teach new farming methods
He introduced potatoes to the country
He built irrigation systems to redirect water
He gave metal plows to his farmers
16
With which statement would Confucius agree?
China could improve by building more prisons
The lower classes should rebel against their rulers
The way to raise good children is to set a good example
China was in trouble because people were behaving immorally
17
What items did Central Asian traders exchange for Chinese silk cloth during the Han period?
chariots
strong horses
iron swords
catapults
18
Which of the following was an important duty in Confucian society during the Han Dynasty?
attending public school
voting for your leaders
obeying your parents
paying your taxes
19
Which philosophy teaches that punishments for crimes are necessary but should be reasonable?
Buddhism
Daoism
Legalism
Confucianism
20
Which religion spread throughout China during the Han Dynasty?
Buddhism
Islam
Christianity
Confucianism
21
Which cloth was highly valued from the Han dynasty?
silk
wool
linen
cotton
22
What did the desert do to help China?
Sand used for sandcastles
Stored heat in giant silos
Protected it from northern invasion
They built pyramids there
23
Which item was invented during the Han period?
microscopes
bicycles
paper
bronze swords
24
On what did the Zhou leaders base their right to rule?
the heavens
the support of the people
the support of nobles
the warriors in their army
25
Where are the plains located in China?
Eastern China
Western China
Southern China
Northern China
26
What large mountain range is south of China?
Rocky Mountains
Appalachian Mountains
Atlas Mountains
Himalaya Mountains
27
Which was true of the Shang dynasty?
Farmers lived in large houses within the towns
Artisans lived within city walls, providing crafts for the royal family
Slavery was rare, as most labor was provided by women.
Farmers paid most of the taxes to the upper classes
28
What would the Daoist teacher Laozi consider an important goal in life?
to become wealthy
to rise to important positions in the government
to improve your social standing
to become one with nature
29
How did the mountains help China?
People could mine diamonds
Protected it from outside enemies
People could go skiing there
Used it for ice in their drinks
30
How did the Silk Road affect the development of China during the Han period?
China's population increased due to migration of foreign merchants
The Han Empire became rich trading with foreign countries
The Han empire fought many wars to protect its trade interests
China's culture was altered as it adopted foreign customs

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