Classical China

1) The purpose of the The Great Wall of China, as originally constructed by the Qin Dynasty, was to...

• prevent immigration.

• prevent foreign invasion.

• show the greatness of the emperor

• divide the empire into rival states.

Which ancient site is this?

A)B)C)D)

• The Pyramids

• The Parthenon

• The Colosseum

• The Great Wall

· paper

· tea

· gunpowder

· compass

What would be the BEST title for this list?

• Important Contributions of India

• Important Contributions of Japan

• Important Contributions of Korea

• Important Contributions of China

Which of these people would have had the GREATEST impact on the philosophy of government in the Han Dynasty?

A)B)C)D)

• Li Bo

• Confucius

• Empress Wu

• Wang Zhengjun

Which of these was the MOST important reason for the success of the economy of Han China?

A).B)C)D)

• Trading gold with the Roman Empire

• Sea voyages of Zheng He's navy.

• Mongol control of the Silk Road.

• Han control of Silk Road trade.

How did the Silk Road contribute to the development of classical civilizations such as China, Persia, India, and Arabia?

• The Silk Road provided employment opportunities across many civilizations as it was being constructed.

• The Silk Road promoted a cultural exchange between China and the West and helped spread Chinese inventions.

• The Silk Road helped to strengthen military protection for these ancient civilizations by creating a network of walls.

• The Silk Road promoted travel for the masses among these civilizations. Men, women, and children began exploring the world.

The Zhou Dynasty fell during the Warring States Period (475-221BCE) because...

• The army was too small

• The central government was too weak

• The religious revolution changed peoples beliefs

• The silk trade collapsed

Which Eastern philosophy believes that strict rule and harsh punishment are the only ways to keep society in order.

• Legalism

• Confucianism

• Daoism

• Buddhism

The goal of Confucianism was to create....

• Social Order

• a New Economy

• Religious Peace

• Political Unity

The Yellow River and Yangtze River were crucial sources of water, transportation, and trade in which civilization?

• Ancient China

• Ancient India

• Ancient Egypt

• Ancient Mesopotamia (Sumeria)