Ancient China

What is one thing the Qin dynasty is known for?

• building the Grand Canal

• constructing the Great Wall of China

• invading Rome

• being defeated by the Mongols

What is the Chinese idea that rulers were commanded to rule by gods and that kings were to take care of the people?

• Mandate of Heaven

• Divine Right Theory

• Filial Piety

• Homage

Along which river in China did the first cities develop?

• Yellow River

• Nile River

• Tigris River

• Gobi River

Which mountain range forms the southwestern boarder of China? Between China and Nepal.

• The Gobi Mountains

• The Himalayas

• The Mongolian Mountains

• The Yangtze Mountains

Much of the northern part of China is covered by __________.

• The Himalayan Mountains

• The Gobi Desert

• The Yellow Sea

• Loess soil

What are deposits of yellow silt that make the soil fertile?

• Delta

• Yangtze

• Loess

• Terrace Farming

A leader of China who named himself "First Emperor of China"

• Wu Di

• Qin Shi Huangdi

• Liu Bang

• Confucius

What were oracle bones used for?

• Cooking
• Telling stories
• Building the Great Wall of China
• Asking for advice from the gods

Why did Qin Shi huangdi build the Great Wall of China?

• For shelter from wintertime northern storms

• For protection from foreign invaders from the north

• For decoration and art

• For demonstrating their power over other countries

How was Chinese civilization affected by mountains and deserts?

• They became wealthy from increased trade.

• They were isolated from other civilizations.

• They made it easier to travel.

• They allowed China to easily be attacked and invaded.