WS 6 MP 2 Pre-Assessment

Which of the following is a physical characteristic of the geography of China?

• The Gobi Desert
• The TaklaMakan Desert
• The Huang River (also known as the Yellow River)
• All are correct

Which of the following is a human characteristic of the geography of China?

• The Gobi Desert
• The TaklaMakan Desert
• The Huang River (also known as the Yellow River)
• The Great Wall of China

True/False: The Silk Road is a roadway made of silk?

• True
• False

The Shang Dynasty was the first established dynasty of Ancient China and established its power through :

• People
• Tradition
• Dynastic Cycle
• The Mandate of Heaven

Which of the following statements best summarizes the philosophy of Daoism?

• All people should respect their government.
• All people should follow the roles of society.
• All people should be allowed to own property.
• All people should live in harmony with nature.

The Silk Road started by the Han Dynasty was important for Ancient China because it allowed for:

• Exploration of China by different armies and tribe
• Movement of Chinese armies through Southeast Asia
• Exchange of goods between Asia and the Middle East
• Development of agriculture by the people of Central Asia

The dynastic cycle explains the cycle of power a ruling dynasty in Ancient China experiences between the economic and political systems during its reign. Which phase of the dynastic cycle chart does this describe? Rulers hold all the wealth and are corrupt

• Period of Prosperity

• Period of Decline

• Period of Rebellion

The dynastic cycle explains the cycle of power a ruling dynasty in Ancient China experiences between the economic and political systems during its reign. Which phase of the dynastic cycle chart does this describe? Surplus of crops for people

• Period of Prosperity
• Period of Decline
• Period of Rebellion

Which country is located at point B on the map?

• China

• India

• North Korea

• Russia

China is located at which point on the map?

• A

• B

• C

• D