Classical China

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The purpose of the The Great Wall of China, as originally constructed by the Qin Dynasty, was to...

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prevent foreign invasion.

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Which ancient site is this? A) The Pyramids B) The Parthenon C) The Colosseum D) The Great Wall

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The Great Wall

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What would be the BEST title for the list: paper, Seismograph, compass?

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Important Contributions of China

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The Han Dynasty of China contributed which invention to society that is still used today? Options: paper, stirrups, steel plow, typewriter

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paper

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A ruler could lose the "mandate of heaven" if he or she became immoral or unjust.

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became immoral or unjust.

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The Roman Empire and Han China were similar in that...

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they both used a strong centralized government to control a large area.

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Which of these people would have had the GREATEST impact on the philosophy of government in the Han Dynasty? A) Li Bo B) Confucius C) Empress Wu D) Wang Zhengjun

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Confucius

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Which of these was the MOST important reason for the success of the economy of Han China? A) Trading gold with the Roman Empire B) Sea voyages of Zheng He's navy. C) Mongol control of the Silk Road. D) Han control of Silk Road trade.

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Han control of Silk Road trade.

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How did the Silk Road contribute to the development of classical civilizations such as China, Persia, India, and Arabia?

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The Silk Road promoted a cultural exchange between China and the West and helped spread Chinese inventions.

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How was India a significant, geographic portion of the Silk Road trading network?

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India’s geographic location made it a connector of commercial and cultural exchange between the lands of the east and the west.