Ancient China

Why was the Huang He River nicknamed the Yellow River? 

• The silt gives the river a yellow color.
• Yellow silk was the most valuable trade item on the river.
• The river current was too strong to travel downstream.
• The yellow dragon was rumored to live in the river.

Confucianism taught that the _______ was the head of the family?

• the middle schooler
• the teenage daughter
• the mother
• the father

What did the people of China need to do to become government workers during the Han Dynasty?

• give large amounts of money to the king
• pray for many days to the ancestors
• pass a test on the teachings of Confucius
• work as a slave for 4 years

Which trade route connected China with the west?

• the Royal Highway
• the Silk Road
• the Han Pass
• the Himalayan Mountains

What was the most important goal of Confucius?

• to gain fame and fortune for himself
• to cause the people of China to overthrow the Han dynasty
• to help people find balance
• to bring peace and stability to Chinese society

Why was the Great Wall built?

• It was built to make travel on the Silk Road easier.
• It was part of the emperor’s palace.
• It was a path into India.
• It was protection from nomadic tribes.

What is the major difference between Confucianism and Taoism (Daoism)?

• Taoism (Daoism) emphasizes harmony in the universe and with nature.
• Confucianism emphasizes the worship of many gods.
• Taoism (Daoism) emphasizes the 5 Relationships.
• Confucianism emphasizes the 4 Noble Truths.

The ancient Chinese civilization began near which of the following?

• along the Indus River
• along the Nile River
• along the Huang He River
• along the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers

True or False:
Qin Shi Huangdi was the first emperor in Ancient China

• True
• False

This teacher felt that China was overrun with rude and dishonest people.  He wanted China to return to high ethics and morals.

• Confucius
• Laozi
• Buddah