Chapter 7 - test

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How did natural barriers shape China’s civilization? Choose the best answer from the choices available: Deserts prevented the development of agriculture. The rivers were unreliable and prevented productive farming. Deserts, mountains, and oceans isolated China somewhat from the rest of the world. Natural barriers had no impact on China’s civilization.

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Deserts, mountains, and oceans isolated China somewhat from the rest of the world.

Front

Which of the following is NOT true of the Chang Jiang River? It is the third longest river in the world. It is also called the Yellow River. It maintains a relatively predictable course. It helped unify China through transportation and trade.

Back

It is also called the Yellow River.

Front

What concept led to the dynastic cycle?

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The Mandate of Heaven

Front

Which of the following Chinese philosophies promoted filial piety? Buddhism, Legalism, Daoism, Confucianism

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Confucianism

Front

The Han rulers replaced Legalism with which of the following? Daoism, Buddhism, bureaucracy, Confucianism

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Confucianism

Front

Which of the following was NOT true of the Han dynasty? Taxes were lowered and especially harsh laws were ended. The dynasty was very short-lived because the rulers were not wise. Appointed officials had to pass an examination on Confucianism. Peasants were required to work only one month per year on public projects.

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The dynasty was very short-lived because the rulers were not wise.

Front

Which of the following is the best description of the Silk Roads? Choose the best answer from the choices available:
The Silk Roads were overland routes connecting China with Europe.
The Silk Roads were land and maritime routes connecting China with Asia, Europe, and Africa.
The Silk Roads ran through Russia to northern Europe.
The Silk Roads were not used after 100 B.C.

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The Silk Roads were land and maritime routes connecting China with Asia, Europe, and Africa.

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Which of the following is NOT true about trade on the Silk Roads? Traders often bartered items for other goods. Traders used different currencies to pay for items. Traders used a single currency to pay for items. Many traders carried no money at all.

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Traders used a single currency to pay for items.

Front

What religion spread from India to China?

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Buddhism

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What human-made structure bordered part of the Han dynasty?

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the Great Wall