Which statements replace the question marks in the table? (2)

father and son, older and younger brothers

Which of the following statements is the most accurate comparison of the Qin and Han dynasties?

The Han conquered even more territory than had the Qin.

From top to bottom, what is the correct order of the social structure of ancient Egypt??

Pharaoh, Priests, Scribes, Merchants, Farmers

Because there was less land to farm in Kush than in Egypt,

Kushites were motivated to trade

Which geographic features that isolated China complete the diagram? (2)

Taklimakan Desert and Gobi Desert

In order to overcome death, Egyptians believed that they needed to

preserve their bodies after death

What functions did Egypt's bureaucracy perform for the pharaoh?

The bureaucracy collected taxes from farmers.

What benefit did standardize currency bring to China?

the ability to easily trade anywhere in the empire

The Book of the Dead is a well-known piece of ancient Egyptian literature that

is a guide to the afterlife for the souls of the dead.

In order to keep the economy stable, Han emperors

bought and stored goods to avoid shortages.

Emperor Wudi and later Han emperors sent envoys to

establish relations with western kingdoms.

Shi Huangdi believed in Legalism, a philosophy that held that

a strict ruler is needed to create an orderly society.

According to the Zhou concept of the Mandate of Heaven, what would a ruler have to do to stay in power?

rule justly and virtuously and preserve harmony between heaven and earth

What impact did the Silk Road have on China under the Han dynasty?

It brought new ideas and products into China and increasesd prosperity

What were major Kushite accomplishments?

The invention of the first alphabets & of Africas first ironworking center

How did Hatshepsut change Egypt during her reign as pharaoh?

She increased Egypt’s wealth by expanding trade.

How did its location help Kush become a powerful kingdom?

trading link between Africa south of the Sahara and Egypt.

By what means did Zhou rulers keep control over all the different regions of their kingdom?

by putting family members in charge of individual regions

Among the major achievements of the Shang were the development of a written language and the

development of bronze metalworking.

Which Confucian attitudes replace the question marks in the table, from top to bottom?

High respect production of basic goods;Little respect b/c not produce goods

What was a possible consequences of a drought in ancient Egypt?

The yield of grain crops would decrease. causing people to go hungry

What effects did continue trade with Egypt have on Kush civilization

Kushites adopted many of the elements of Egyptian culture

How did Egypt's grain surplus encourage people to become artisans?

Rulers used the crops surpluses to buy cloth, jewelry, and luxury goods

The purpose of tomb paintings was to

provide the buried person with the objects shown.

Followers of Daoism believe that the Dao is

the natural way of the universe.

Under the Han, iron and salt were so important that

production of these goods was made a state monopoly.

What were the advantages of establishing Meroe as the new capital of Kush?

Meroe was located near iron deposits and trade routes.

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1
One notable way that the Han emperors differed from the Qin was in their
Expansion of the empire
inablility to unify China
Harsh treatment of citizens
Revival of Confucianism
2
Which statements replace the question marks in the table? (2)
father and son, older and younger brothers
teacher and student, wife and daughter
older and younger sisters, teacher and student
ancestors and the living, older and younger brothers
3
Ideas spread from Egypt to other lands through the buying and selling of goods and services, which is called
bureaucracy.
mercantilism.
commerce
artistry
4
Which of the following statements is the most accurate comparison of the Qin and Han dynasties?
The Qin ended the civil service system set up by the Han.
Han emperors rejected the Qin idea of standardization.
The Han adopted the Legalist policies introduced by the Qin.
The Han conquered even more territory than had the Qin.
5
From top to bottom, what is the correct order of the social structure of ancient Egypt??
Pharaoh, Priests, Scribes, Merchants, Farmers
Pharaohs, Scribes, Priests, Merchants, Farmers
Pharaoh, priests, scribes, farmers, merchant
Pharaoh, Priests, Farmers, Scribes, Merchants
6
Because there was less land to farm in Kush than in Egypt,
Many Kushites moved to Egypt
Kushites became accomplished sailors on the Nile
Kushites were motivated to trade
Kushites sold their surplus grain to Egypt
7
Which geographic features that isolated China complete the diagram? (2)
Sahara Desert and Himalayan Mountains
North China Plain and Red Sea
Taklimakan Desert and Gobi Desert
Plateau of Tibet and Huang River
8
In order to overcome death, Egyptians believed that they needed to
pay tribute to the pharaoh in gold and grain.
preserve their bodies after death
burn their bodies in the temple to become smoke.
have their bodies buried beside the Nile.
9
What functions did Egypt's bureaucracy perform for the pharaoh?
The bureaucracy laid plans for irrigation of the Nile.
The bureaucracy decided what job you could have.
The bureaucracy handled and produced currency.
The bureaucracy collected taxes from farmers.
10
What benefit did standardize currency bring to China?
increased transportation by river boat
a more efficient government
the ability to easily trade anywhere in the empire
everyone became richer
11
In order to construct the pyramids, the Egyptians needed to be proficient in engineering and...
Anatomy
Mathematics
Astronomy
Chemistry
12
The Book of the Dead is a well-known piece of ancient Egyptian literature that
is a guide to the afterlife for the souls of the dead.
tells the story of an Egyptian scribe who killed a pharaoh.
is a list of important citizens and officials who died.
explains the succession of pharaohs.
13
During what kingdom was ancient Egypt most powerful and prosperous?
Old kingdom
New kingdom
Pre kingdom
Middle Kingdom
14
In order to keep the economy stable, Han emperors
Prevented merchants from selling goods outside of China
Introduced the first Chinese coins
created huge silk-producing estates.
bought and stored goods to avoid shortages.
15
The soil of the Nile River Valley is best characterized as fertile
True
False
16
Emperor Wudi and later Han emperors sent envoys to
spread Buddhism throughout China.
destroy rebellious warlords.
oversee civil service examinations.
establish relations with western kingdoms.
17
In Egypt, those responsible for using hieroglyphics to record important information and maintain records were called
bureaucrats
pharaohs
scribes
artisans
18
Shi Huangdi believed in Legalism, a philosophy that held that
rulers should seek to keep the Mandate of Heaven.
people are basically good and rulers should set an example.
a strict ruler is needed to create an orderly society.
government jobs should be given to the most qualified persons.
19
Filial piety is a major feature of which system of thought influential in China?
Daoism
Confucianism
Buddhism
Legalism
20
According to the Zhou concept of the Mandate of Heaven, what would a ruler have to do to stay in power?
to control all the people
rule justly and virtuously and preserve harmony between heaven and earth
follow the Dao
impose strict laws to prevent chaos
21
What impact did the Silk Road have on China under the Han dynasty?
It made China easier to invade
It increased the population
It brought new ideas and products into China and increasesd prosperity
It allowed the Chinese to learn the process of making silk.
22
What were major Kushite accomplishments?
Peace treaties with the Babylonians, the Syrians, and the Hitties
The development of Africas first bronze working center and silk
The defeat of Assyrian and defeat Babylonian troops
The invention of the first alphabets & of Africas first ironworking center
23
How did Hatshepsut change Egypt during her reign as pharaoh?
She founded a new dynasty that ruled Egypt for generations.
She expanded Egypt by engaging in wars of conquest.
She increased Egypt’s wealth by expanding trade.
She established Alexandria as a major center of learning.
24
What do Confucianism and Daoism have in common?
Development of the bureaucracy
People are basically evil
Competition for wealth
Order and stability
25
How did its location help Kush become a powerful kingdom?
It allowed the Kushites to grow food to be self-sufficient.
trading link between Africa south of the Sahara and Egypt.
It created competition with the powerful Egyptian kingdom.
26
By what means did Zhou rulers keep control over all the different regions of their kingdom?
by starting a civil service based on the ideas of Confucius
by keeping a strong army ready to put down any rebellion
by treating the people with kindness and respect
by putting family members in charge of individual regions
27
Among the major achievements of the Shang were the development of a written language and the
introduction of metal coins.
invention of the seismometer.
development of bronze metalworking.
building of the Great Wall.
28
Which Confucian attitudes replace the question marks in the table, from top to bottom?
Little respected b/c they work at a lowly job; Highly respected for wealth
High respect production of basic goods;Little respect b/c not produce goods
Highly respected for production of basic goods; Highly respected for wealth
Little respect for low social status;Little respect b/c do not producegoods
29
What was a possible consequences of a drought in ancient Egypt?
The sands would become hot and burning.
Crops that grew would not be edible.
Forest fires would break out and destroy homes.
The yield of grain crops would decrease. causing people to go hungry
30
What effects did continue trade with Egypt have on Kush civilization
Kushites learned to navigate the Nile River
Kushites wanted to leave their country and move to Egypt
Kushites stopped trading with other African kingdoms
Kushites adopted many of the elements of Egyptian culture
31
How did Egypt's grain surplus encourage people to become artisans?
Weavers and potters created containers for storing surplus crops
Roads needed to be built to carry surplus crops to markets
Rulers used the crops surpluses to buy cloth, jewelry, and luxury goods
Farmers hired craftworkers to make new agricultural tools
32
The geography of ancient Egypt included vast desert areas of burning sands known as
Lower Egypt
the Red land
Upper Egypt
the Black Land
33
The purpose of tomb paintings was to
illustrate how much wealth the buried person had possessed.
provide the buried person with the objects shown.
create a beautiful resting place for the dead.
tell the story of the buried person’s life.
34
Followers of Daoism believe that the Dao is
a pathway to a just and stable government.
proper relationships between people.
the natural way of the universe.
a form of ancestor worship.
35
Under the Han, iron and salt were so important that
only the emperor and his family were allowed to own them.
it was forbidden to trade them outside of China.
only wealthy merchants were allowed to produce them.
production of these goods was made a state monopoly.
36
What were the advantages of establishing Meroe as the new capital of Kush?
Meroe had fewer natural resources.
Meroe was a safer distance from the Nile.
Meroe received less rain and flooding than Napata.
Meroe was located near iron deposits and trade routes.
37
Why did the ancient Chinese make loud noises at festivals and at holiday celebrations?
To show loyalty to the emperor
To let their ancestors know they were remembered
To celebrate their blessings
To chase away evil spirits

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