Chapter 6 Test Review: Ancient China

Which geographical feature separates northern China from southern China?

• Qinling Shadi Mountains

• Gobi Desert

• Himalayan Mountains

Which of the following were common in ancient Chinese villages? Choose the three correct

• Pens for keeping animals

• Large palaces

• Pits to store grain and rice

• Firework stands

• Cementeries

What is the correct order of social groups in ancient China from Highest to Lowest?

• 1.Royals and Nobles

  2. Warriors

  3. Artisan

  4. Farmers

  5. Slaves

• 1. Warriors

  2. Royals and Nobles

  3. Farmers

  4. Artisans

  5. Slaves

• 1. Artisans

  2. Farmers

  3. Royals and Nobles

  4. Slaves

  5. Warriors

Why did Chinese warriors continue to use bronze weapons well into the Iron Age?

• Bronze was cheaper than iron.

• Bronze swords are stronger than iron ones.

• The bronze made faster chariots.

Which of the following are teachings of Confucius? Choose the three correct answers.

• Rulers should be kind and lead by example.

• Family members should be loyal to one another.

• Learning is a journey, not a destination.

• Rulers should use punishment to keep social order.

• Always listen to your teachers.

Which philosophy teaches that punishments for crimes are necessary but should be reasonable?

• Legalism

• Daoism

• Confucianism

Which of the following are Emperor Shi Huangdi’s accomplishments? Choose the three correct

answers.

• united China for the first time

• created a national set of laws

• built the great wall

• created China's first navy

• conquered the Persian Empire

How did Emperor Shi Huangdi increase Chinese agricultural production?

• He built irrigation systems to redirect water.

• He hired foreigners to teach new farming methods.

• He introduced potatoes to the country.

Which of the following were improvements to the transportation networks under Emperor Shi Huangdi?

Choose the three correct answers.

• standardized the width of roads to fifty paces

• built new roads connecting Xianyang with the rest of the empire

• dug canals connecting cities with rivers

• built bridges over the Yellow River

• dug tunnels through the Himalayan Mountains linking China with India.

Why were sons valued more than daughters in Han society?

• Sons were expected to make the most money in the family.

• Daughters could not get high paying jobs.

• Sons were expected to take care of the parents in their old age.