Classical Eastern Civilizations Quiz

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

The Han Dynasty of China contributed which invention to society that is still used today?

• paper

• stirrups

• steel plow

• typewriter

A ruler could lose the "mandate of heaven" if he or she

A)B)C).D)

• became immoral or unjust.

• did not convert to Buddhism.

• did not pass the civil service exam

• were not the firstborn son or daughter.

Which religion spread by missionaries and pilgrims who traveled the Silk Road?

• Buddhism

• Christianity

• Hinduism

• Islam

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.

How was India a significant, geographic portion of the Silk Road trading network?

• India’s geographic isolation allowed goods and cultures to remain rare and stay in high demand.

• India’s location along the Atlantic Ocean provided a resting stop for travelers between Africa and China.

• India’s geographic location made it a connector of commercial and cultural exchange between the lands of the east and the west.

• India was the link between China and the Pacific Ocean, so travel through India was required for the Chinese to trade with lands in Africa and Europe.