Ancient China Review Game- Build the Wall!

Early civilizations all settled along which geographic feature?

• rivers

• seas

• deserts

• forests

Which dynasty used oracle bones to predict the future?

• Shang

• Zhou

• Han

• Qin

Which of these most closely resembles the teachings of Confucius?

• wealth that leads to power

• respect for elders and other leaders

• ruling using strict laws and harsh punishments

• letting go of worldly desires

According to Daoism, people could gain happiness by...

• reading the ancient texts.

• serving in government jobs.

• living in harmony with nature.

• working hard to become wealthy.

Hanfeizi, whose teachings were the basis for Legalism, wrote that rulers should emphasize....

• strict laws and punishments.

• honesty and trust.

• respect and wealth.

• trade and farming.

The three major philosophies during the Period of Warring States had the same goal of...

• teaching religious beliefs to ensure people's salvation.

• expanding the empire through conquest.

• bringing peace to a chaotic society.

• having strict rulers to control the people.

What was the purpose of building the Great Wall?

• to keep invaders out of China

• to provide employment for the people

• to reward followers with land in Northern China

• to punish critics of the emperor

What Han invention did the Chinese use to improve farming?

• iron plows to till the land

• bronze shovels to plant crops

• horses to pull equipment

• paper to record land ownership

Ancient Chinese healers used this to relieve pain and treat illnesses.

• acupuncture

• prayer

• oracle bones

• meditation

Which of these Chinese dynasties occurred first?

• Shang

• Zhou

• Han

• Qin