Ancient China Quiz

Ancient China was surrounded by desert, mountains, and ocean. What impact did these natural borders have on the culture?

• They helped to integrate the cultures of other world civilizations
• They cause China to constantly be at war with other world civilizations
• They isolated the Chinese civilization allowing it to develop independently
• They helped China to establish trade with other civilizations

What resource did the rivers provide to the early settlers of China?

• fertile soil
• fish
• transportation
• all of the above

What were the two major rivers of Ancient China?

• Yellow and Yangtze
• Nile and Euphrates
• Yellow and Red
• Yangtze and Himalaya

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According to belief in the Mandate of Heaven, earthquakes and floods might be signs that:

• The king did not govern well

• The end of the world was near

• The people did not obey the laws

• The natural world ignored humans

Relationships and the ruler modeling good behavior are key characteristics of which philosophy?

• Confucianism
• Legalism
• Daoism

Peace and harmony in nature are key characteristics of which philosophy?

• Confucianism
• Legalism
• Daoism

A strict ruler and harsh punishments are key characteristics of which philosophy?

• Confucianism
• Legalism
• Daoism

Which dynasty was the longest lasting?

• Xia

• Shang

• Zhou

• Qin

Which dynasty is associated with oracle bones and taotie masks?

• Xia

• Shang

• Zhou

• Qin

Great Wall began during which dynasty?

• Shang
• Qin
• Han