China Test Review

How did natural barriers shape China's civilization?

• natural barriers had no impact

• rivers were unreliable and did not help farming

• they kept China isolated

• deserts prevented the development of agriculture

Which of the following is NOT true of the Chang Jiang River?

• third longest river in the world

• called the Yellow River

• maintains a predictable course

• helped unify China through trade and transportation

What concept led to the dynastic cycle?

• the Mandate of Heaven

• Warring States

• filial piety

• Daoism

Which philosophy promoted filial piety?

• Buddhism

• Legalism

• Daoism

• Confucianism

The Han rulers replaced Legalism with.....

• Daoism

• Buddhism

• bureaucracy

• Confucianism

Which of the following was NOT true of the Han dynasty?

• Taxes were lowered and harsh punishments were ended

• it was short lived

• officials had to pass civil service exams

• peasants worked for one month of unpaid labor

Which of the following is one of ancient China's most important inventions?

• sextant

• paper

• plow

• terra cotta

Which of the following is the best description of the Silk Road?

• only overland routes connecting China and Europe

• land and maritime routes connecting China, Asia, Europe, and Africa

• trade route running through Russia to northern Europe

• something that was not used after 100 B.C.

Which of the following is NOT true about trade on the Silk Road?

• traders bartered for goods

• traders used different currencies to pay for items

• there was only one currency used

• Many traders carried no money at all

What religion spread from India to China?

• Hinduism

• Confucainsim

• Buddhism

• none of the above