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How did the Qin differ from the Zhou?
The Qin had a centralized state, while the Zhou had feudalism
The Qin were the First Emperors, the Zhou were not known as Emperors
The Qin were Legalistic, while the Zhou were not
All of these!!
2
Who worked the lands in ancient China?
Peasants
Samurais
Merchants
None of these
3
Describe the geographic landscape of China?
forest and river valley
mostly deserts
forests and hills
forests, hills, river valleys,mountains, and deserts
4
Who was the founder of the Han Dynasty?
Fu Hao
Liu Pang
Qin
5
Which philosophy
did the Qin dynasty follow?
Daoism/Taoism
legalism
Confucianism
Buddhism
6
What Mountain's border the southwestern side of China?
The Alps
Atlay Shan
Himalaya Mountains
Gobi
7
Is China The Biggest Country In The World?
True
False
8
Why did th Qin fall?
Intellectuals were harmed by book burning
They angered the aristocrats
All of these
Harsh taxes, forced labor
9
The Shang dynasty was the longest lasting dynasty?
True
False
10
Identify this contribution from ancient China.
bronze
a compass
fireworks
a kite
11
China is located near which desert?
Chinese Desert
Sahara Desert
Asian Desert
Gobi Desert
12
What dynasty succeeded the Qin dynasty?
Shang
Ming
Han
Zhou
13
What findings supported the claims of Lady Fu Hao’s role as a military general?
Lady Fu Hao was dressed as one.
Archaeologists discovered many weapons within her tomb.
A distant relative informed the archaeologists about it.
Archaeologists deciphered her diary entries.
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Which of these is NOT a contribution of ancient China?
papyrus
Papermaking
silk cloth
Compass
15
Why was the Great Wall, or "Wall of Ten Thousand Li" of China built?
to keep out people who were invading from the north
to see better
to spy on other countries
to use all their building materials
16
Define Dynastic cycle.
a pattern of the rise and fall of dynasties
evaporation of water into the atmosphere
when a dynasty is overthrown
approval from the gods
17
How did the Zhou dynasty collapse?
Uprising of the people in rebellion against emperor
Disease wiped out entire population
Couldn't keep control over decentralised political system (too Feudal)
Shang took over claiming "Mandate of Heaven"
18
The silk road was Established during the Han dynasty
True
False
19
What geographic elements isolated China to the North and West?
Mountains and deserts
Oceans
20
What did people believe caused some families to have the right to rule over all of China?
Filial Piety
Legalism
Civil Service
Mandate from Heaven
21
The Zhou Dynasty used what philosophy to rule?
Confucianism
Mixture of Confucianism & Legalism
Daoism
Legalism
22
The Qin dynasty was the beginning of the Chinese Empire
True
False
23
This dynasty conquered the Shang Dynasty.
Qin
Zhou
Ming
Han
24
Confucianism is best described as
A mythology
A religion
An ethical system
25
What opposed confucianism in favor of total control?
Legalism
Buddhism
Daoism
Hinduism
26
Did the Shang Dynasty invent Chinese writing?
False
True
27
The Zhou dynasty founded the Mandate of Heaven.
False
True
28
Filial piety is
being loyal to one's elders
submitting to governmental authority
questioning those in authority over you
seeking balance with nature.
29
Who created confucianism?
Confused
Lao Tzu
Yoda
Master Kong/Kung
30
Founder of Daoism?
Lao Tzu
All had a role
Budha
Master Kong
31
Under the Qin Dynasty China was unified.
True
False
32
Who Built the Wall of 10,000 Li?
Fu Hao
Qin Shiuangdi
Han Wudi
Liu Pang
33
Who was the ruler of the Qin dynasty?
Han Wudi
Qin Shihuangdi
Liu Pang
34
What policy correlated to legalism in Qin China?
Naturalism
Diplomacy
Book Burning
35
Why did the ancient Chinese settle along the Huang He (Yellow River)?
for trout fishing
for farming and irrigation
for mountainside farming
for fishing, farming, and irrigation
36
The biggest risk to the Qin Dynasty was the...
the excessively strong nobility
Economic Problems
Xiongnu on horseback to the North
37
Qin Shi Huang did all of the following except:
Create an eleaborate tomb with terracotta soldiers
Built Walls and a Monetary system
Made Confucianism the state philosophy
Become the first emperor of China
38
Which dynasty did the Shang overthrow, supposedly.
Han
Jia
Shou
Xia
39
Who expanded the Han Empire?
Han Wudi
Fao Hao
Qin Shihuangdi
40
Which of these was NOT included in the burial pit of the warrior queen, Fu Hao?
Bronze vessels and weapons
Human sacrifices
jade objects
Hundreds of gold coins
41
In Shang China, they used this type of metal to make swords and statues.
iron
bronze
gold
tin foil
42
The Ancient Chinese teacher was known as _______________.
Monks
Buddha
Confucius
Han
43
The Great Wall of China was started during which dynasty?
Zhou
MIng
Qin
Han
44
The Han Dynasty is called China’s...
Golden Age
Silver Age
Bronze Age
Platinum Age
45
All are examples of Filial Piety EXCEPT:
helping your mom load the dishwasher (without being asked)
making your mom a mother's day card (It's this Sunday)
yelling at your older relative
sending a thank you note to your grandparents
46
What is the importance of Lady Fu Hao being buried with an Axe?
It means that she has warrior status and political power
It means she has power
It means she a weapon maker
It says she has warrior status
47
The Shang Dynasty was the beginning of China's Bronze Age
False
True
48
How did the Han differ from the Qin?
They used the division of three ministires, and the Qin didn't.
They used meritocracy and the Qin didn't.
The Han were Confucianist & they did not prefer cruel punishments
They divided the empire into provinces and counties and the Qin didn't.
49
How long did Qin dynasty last?
20 years
15 years
100 years
78 years
50
This river is the longest in China, and also the most at risk
Yangtze
Xi
Indus
Yellow
51
This philosophy believed human beings were evil by nature
Czars
Confucianism
Daoism
Legalism
52
Who did the Han Dynasty Overthrow?
Zhou
Qin
Shang
Un
53
Family life was NOT important in the ancient chinese culture.
True
False
54
Daoism is...
ethical system that stresses harmony between people & nature
th native religion of japan
the study of the Chinese dynasty
military rule
55
All of the following are true of the terracotta army except....
There were more than 6,000 figures
10 different head shapes were used.
It was used for the emperor's burial chamber
They remained unpainted
56
The oracle bones were from the Shang Dynasty.
False
True
57
This invention was kept a secret by China.
Toilet paper
Paper
Silk
Money
58
Which dynasty overthrew the Zhou Dynasty?
Shang Dynasty
Xia Dynasty
Qin Dynasty
Song Dynasty
59
What number dynasty was the Zhou?
The fourth
The first
The eight
The second
60
What was the Silk Road in Ancient China?
A trade route
A runway
As a border
As a place for tourist
61
Known as "The Way" in Daoism
The Dao
Mandate of Heaven
Filial Piety
62
What did the Shang dynasty believe in?
toaism
polytheism- 100s of gods/goddesses & ancestor Worship
Nothing
Legalism
63
What period followed the Zhou Dynasty?
Han Dynasty
Warring States Period
Mandate of Heaven
Shang Dynasty
64
Filial Piety is important to Confucianism.
True
False
65
What Dynasty Followed the Han?
War
Zhou
Khan
No Dynasty Immediately
66
Where Did The Shang Dynasty Live
Himalayas
Taklamakan Desert
Gobi Desert
Yellow River
67
Ancient China was ruled by ____________
Dynasties
Parliament
Governors
Monarchies
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How were people selected for jobs under the Han?
Birth order
Civil Service Exams
sheen
Wealth Status
