Chinese Dynasties

Chinese Dynasties

Unit 7: Ancient China

Multiple Choice

Ancestor worship in ancient China can be described as

• a superstitious practice of the lowest classes of people

• a secret practice that was opposed by Chinese religious leaders

• a common practice for both citizens and kings

• an uncommon practice with little lasting effect on Chinese culture

Multiple Choice

During China's early development, physical features as mountains and deserts helped _________ China.

• isolate

• barter

• connect

• expand

Multiple Choice

According to the Mandate of Heaven,

• a ruler must be good to the people

• only members of the Zhou could rule China

• the gods wanted China to control all of Asia

• only strong military leaders could rule China

Multiple Choice

The Zhou dynasty lasted for 800 years. What might this indicate to an ancient Chinese person who believes in the Mandate to Heaven?

• The Zhou were good rulers and kept power by the will of the gods.

• The Zhou were corrupt rulers who held onto power for too long.

• The Zhou were fair kings who had wise advisors and counselors.

• The Zhou were cruel kings who controlled their subjects.

Multiple Choice

Each of the following is a contribution of the Shang Dynasty except

• a calendar based on the sun and moon

• a picture-based writing system

• decorative bronze vessels

• fine gold jewelry

Multiple Choice

The Qin Dynasty is known for all of the following except

• iron-forging

• common money, and laws

• fishing reel

• terracotta army

Multiple Choice

Which of these was the first emperor of the Qin Dynasty?

• Shi Huangdi

• Laozi

• Wu-ti

• Empress Wu

Multiple Choice

Which of these was a Chinese invention that contributed to navigation?

• the magnetic compass

• the stirrup

• the sextant

• the telescope

Multiple Choice

Which of these was an accomplishment of the Han Dynasty?

• the invention of the seismograph

• finding a water passage to Europe

• the invention of the ballpoint pen

• the invention of the abacus

Multiple Choice

The Han dynasty's government was based on a _______ run by appointed officials

• bureaucracy

• peasants

• dynastic cycle

• caravans

Multiple Choice

What new kind of pottery appeared during the Tang dynasty?

• kaifeng

• copper

• porcelain

• ceramic

Multiple Choice

What innovation would later have the greatest impact on warfare?

• black powder

• calligraphy

• movable type

• examination system

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about Chinese contributions?

• Ancient China had limited resources and made few contributions that are remembered today.

• Ancient China made many contributions to math, science, and the arts.

• Most contributions of ancient China were related to agriculture.

• Most contributions of ancient China were related to war.

Dynasty Page Numbers

• Shang: 168-169

• Zhou: 168-169

• Qin: 174-179

• Han: 180-181

• Tang: 406

• Song: 406-407

• Ming: 416-419