Ancient China - Geography

What was the main reason Emperor Qin wanted the Great Wall of China constructed?

• To show how powerful he was

• To keep out invaders from the north (Mongols)

• To keep the Chinese people from escaping

• To punish his enemies

Who did most of the work on the great wall?

• skilled artisans

• peasants and convicts

• farmers during the winter season

• soldiers and skilled engineers

Which of the following best describes conditions for laborers working on the Great Wall?

• comfortable

• harsh

• boring

• pleasant

What major crop was grown in the south along the banks of the Yangtze River? 

• Corn
• Millet
• Wheat 
• Rice

What major geographical feature served as the southern border of Ancient China? 

• Yellow River
• Himalayan Mountains
• India Ocean
• Andes Mountains

What were the two major rivers of Ancient China? 

• Nile and Amazon
• Yangtze and Yellow
• Mississippi and Ganges
• Tigris and Euphrates

True or False: In Ancient China the major rivers provided transport routes and water for the people and agriculture.

• True

• False

True or False: There are many different climates in China.

• True

• False

Exchange of ideas between China and other countries like India and Egypt during the Han dynasty was via which route?

• Western Road

• Trade Route

• Silk Road

What was the reason for the Terracotta Warriors being built?

• To scare off the enemy

• To protect and serve the king in the afterlife

• To protect and serve the emperor in the afterlife

• To impress the emperor