Unit 6 Test Review - Ancient China

​Test Review

Unit 6: Ancient China

The test will include:

• Vocabulary

  • You will be expected to use the vocabulary in sentences and will be used in some questions

• Map-based questions

• Content Questions

• Comprehension Questions

  • based on a text (like a DBQ)

Section 1: Vocabulary

Match

Match the definition to the correct term.

• to treat something with deep honor and respect

• animal bones or tortoise shells that priests in ancient China used to seek answers from deities or dead ancestors

• made into the same type or having the same basic features, so everyone can use the same system

• a large tomb

venerated

oracle bone

standardized

mausoleum

• venerated

• oracle bone

• standardized

• mausoleum

Match

Match the definition to the correct term.

• a pattern in history of Chinese dynasties rising to power and falling from power

• to exchange goods for goods

• a system where leadership is based on merit

• a wealthy, privileged class who inherit their status

dynastic cycle

barter

Meritocracy

aristocracy

• dynastic cycle

• barter

• Meritocracy

• aristocracy

Section 2: Map Questions

Labelling

Label the map

Note: The top box goes to the top blue line on the map. The bottom box goes to the lower blue line on the map.

Drag labels to their correct position on the image

Huang He​ River

​Chang Jiang River

North China Plain​

Pacific ocean

Categorize

Options (4)

Taihang, Qinling, & Himalayan mountains

Gobi and Taklamakan deserts

Huang He​ River

Chang Jiang​ River

Determine which of China's geographic features protected and isolated them, and which provided transportation and connected China.

Protected and Isolated China

Provided Transportation and Connected Ch

Section 3: Content Questions

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a natural danger ancient China dealt with?

• River Floods

• Earthquakes
• Tornadoes
• Droughts

Multiple Choice

The Xia dynasty and the Shang dynasty could both be considered China’s first dynasty. Why?

• The Xia and Shang dynasties reigned in different parts of China, and it is unclear which one began first.

• The Xia dynasty was earlier than the Shang, but the Xia’s territory was in India.

• The Xia dynasty reigned earlier than the Shang according to legend, but the Xia dynasty might not have existed.

• The Xia state was in China’s territory but was a separate civilization from China, so scholars do not agree on whether they consider the Xia a “Chinese” dynasty.

Multiple Choice

The Cishan people and the Yangshao people (including the site of Banpo) were early communities in China. How were they similar?

• They both conquered neighboring groups.

• They both invented the wheel

• They both domesticated plants & animals.

• They both used written language.

Multiple Choice

What can scholars learn about ancient China from oracle bones?

• Oracle bones provide information about the problems and concerns people had.

• Oracle bones were mainly used for trade negotiations in ancient China.
• Oracle bones serve as decorative artifacts with no historical significance.
• Oracle bones are primarily used for agricultural practices in ancient China.

Multiple Choice

Where is most of the writing from the Shang Dynasty found?

• On the King's tomb

• In books

• On pottery

• On Oracle Bones

Multiple Choice

Which description best describes someone in ancient China’s aristocracy?

• someone born into a wealthy family

• someone with knowledge but no power.

• A merchant with wealth but no title.
• A commoner with no land or influence.

Multiple Choice

The Zhou rulers overthrew the Shang dynasty. Eventually, the Zhou rulers weakened and were overthrown.

This sequence of events is an example of what concept?

• Mandate of Heaven
• Feudal system
• Cyclical governance
• Dynastic cycle

Multiple Choice

Use the image below to explain how feudalism worked in ancient China

• Feudalism in ancient China was a system where merchants controlled land and peasants worked for them.
• Kings gave commoners land. Commoners allowed Aristocrats to farm on and live on their land. This gave commoners power.

• Kings gave Aristocrats land. Aristocrats allowed commoners to farm on and live on their land. This gave aristocrats power.

• Kings had total power. Commoners were given land if they were successful in their duties. If given land, a commoner became an Aristocrat.

Multiple Choice

Which factor led to the start of China’s Warring States Period?

• China’s states rebelled against the Zhou kings’ harsh rule.

• Leaders of China’s states ignored the Zhou kings’ authority.

• The Zhou kings attempted to conquer neighboring states.

• The Zhou kings were unable to protect China’s states from foreign invaders.

Multiple Choice

Confucianism, Daoism, and Legalism each presented different ideas for achieving what goal?

• restoring order to society

• ensuring equal rights

• creating the best economy

• entering the afterlife

Categorize

Options (6)

filial piety

respect

Allow things to happen naturally

Everything has balance (Yin and Yang)

People are naturally bad

Rulers should use harsh punishments and rewards

Place each idea with the correct philosophy.

Confucianism

Daoism

Legalism

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of Qin Shi Huangdi standardizing a system in China?

• He abolished feudalism.

• He appointed officials to collect taxes.

• He used examinations to choose people for government positions.

• He set a single way to measure weight.

Multiple Choice

The Terracotta Army supports which conclusion about Qin Shi Huangdi?

• He held enough power to have people complete major projects for him.

• He made China into a more unified society.

• The roads he ordered benefited China’s economy.

• The defensive walls he ordered were not effective in defending China.

Multiple Choice

Which characteristic of the Han dynasty’s government shows that it was a meritocracy?

• The government lightened the strict laws of the Qin dynasty.

• Government positions were given to people who earned recommendations from their supervisors.

• The government required men to work on construction projects for one month each year.

• Empress Lü ruled for her young family members.

Multiple Choice

Which innovation helped Confucianism spread to other civilizations during the Han Dynasty?

• printing

• the compass

• acupuncture

• paper

Multiple Select

Which statements about ancient China does the timeline below support?

Pick TWO

• The dynasty that unified China’s warring states did not last for long.

• The Han dynasty ended before the start of the Common Era.

• The length of Chinese dynasties tended to increase over time.

• The Zhou dynasty overthrew the Shang dynasty.

Comprehension

You will read the text in the link below. There will be questions on this text on the test. Is there anything you don't understand? Make sure to ask!

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