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Let's see how well we understand Ancient China!
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What is the MAIN reason civilizations developed near rivers?
Rivers kept away wild animals.
Rivers were good for trade.
Rivers provided water and good soil for crops.
Rivers were sacred.
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What led to the isolation of China's culture as it developed? Choose the BEST answer.
Deserts and Mountains and Oceans
Mountains
Ocean
Deserts
3
Which major religion spread along the Silk Road from India to China and beyond?
Christianity
Judaism
Buddhism
Islam
4
The Silk Road was a single road from China to the Roman Empire.
False
True
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How did monsoons impact ancient civilizations like China and India?
Heavy winds and rains caused flooding but helped by fertilizing the soil.
Heavy winds deforested China.
Flooding of rivers caused civilizations to move away from the rivers.
The ancient Chinese developed rituals to make the rain stop.
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What was the most common means of travel on the Silk Road?
trains
caravan of goats
by foot
caravan of camels
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Which was the most common problem for travelers along the Silk Road?
run away camels
bandits
wild animals
lack of food and water
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What best explains the finding of Chinese artifacts in Roman sites?
Roman soldiers brought home souvenirs
items were traded by middlemen along trade routes between China and Rome
Roman tourists brought home Chinese items
Chinese artisans worked in Rome
9
"He who learns but does not think is lost. He who thinks but does not learn is in great danger." This quote refers to
responsibility
truth
wealth
knowledge
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Which evidence should be included in an essay about the human price of building the Great Wall of China?
the massive size of the Wall
the great number of workers on the Wall
the harsh working and living conditions while building the Wall
the high cost of building the Wall
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Which best describes the Silk Road?
trail used only by silk merchants
a sea route between India and Africa
a network of trade routes across Asia
a road made of silk for the Emperor
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Which of the following is NOT a belief developed in ancient China?
Confucianism
Daoism (Taoism)
Legalism
Hinduism
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Confucius is best described as
a ruler of the Chinese Empire
a teacher and philosopher
a religious prophet
a poet and writer
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What is the main philosophic idea of Daoism?
respect for elders
respect for the law
belief in many gods
harmony with all things
15
Who was the first emperor of China?
Han Feizi
Shi Huangdi
Emperor Laozi
Emperor Wu
16
Silk fabric comes from _____ and originated in _______
the silk plant, Rome
worm cocoons, Rome
the silk plant, China
worm cocoons, China
17
Why did citizens of ancient China take civil service exams?
to become nobles
to become a scribe
to become government workers
to become a peasant
18
The Silk Road was 4000 miles long but few traveled the entire route. How did goods get from China to the Mediterranean?
Goods were shipped from the Red Sea.
Goods did not travel all the way to the Mediterranean Sea.
Goods were transported by train.
Goods were transferred by middlemen.
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China received cloth (India), music (Persia), and glassware (Rome). What was the benefit of the Silk Road to China?
China got glassware.
China gained cloth.
China received music.
China's wealth increased.
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What was the greatest benefit to China of its physical geography?
provided an abundance of flat, open spaces perfect for growing crops
created independence among its city-states
allowed the beliefs of Buddhism to br developed
allowed for a unique culture and protection from enemies
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The Silk Road was long, went through deserts, & bandits sometimes attacked. Choose the BEST conclusion.
Travel on the Silk Road was safe.
Travel on the Silk Road was not worth the problems.
Travel on the Silk Road was best done alone.
Travel on the Silk Road was dangerous.
