MMS Ancient History China

What is the biggest desert in Asia?

• Taklimakan

• Gobi

• Sahara

• Mojave

What two rivers were vital to the settlement of China?

• Nile

• Yellow

• Yangtze

• Szechuan

What physical feature is known as the "Roof of the World"?

• Himalayas

• Kunlun Mountains

• Everest

• Tibet

What is loess?

• fertilizer

• silt

• mud

• irrigation

What fabric was ancient China famous for?

• Cotton

• Polyester

• Wool

• Silk

Farmers in China cut out steps in the sides of hills, called terrace farming, to grow what crop?

• Cotton

• Silk

• Wheat

• Rice

What caused China to be isolated from the rest of the world for centuries?

• Their military was feared.

• The physical features around them were nearly impassable.

• They built walls that were impossible to cross.

• Other empires didn't need to trade with them.

Why was it so difficult for monarchs to rule all of China?

• It was too large of an empire.

• The rulers were too weak.

• They had differing religious beliefs around the empire.

• They had too many rebellions.

The Chinese believed that their monarchs were chosen by the gods in the heavens, this is called the ___________________________.

• Divine Right of Kings

• The Proclamation of Heaven

• Divine Monarchy

• The Mandate of Heaven

The Shang Dynasty used oracle bones for what purpose?

• Eating Utensils

• Advice from the ancestors.

• Shields in battle.

• Crowns for kings.