Ancient China Review 2022

On which continent is China located?

• China
• Asia
• Africa
• Europe

Using your knowledge of history, what would be the best title of the map below?

• The Chinese-Roman Wars
• The Silk Road Network
• The Huang He River
• The Great Wall

The writing and teaching of Confucius is known as the:

• Vedas
• Tripitaka
• Analects
• Ramayana

Which of these was the biggest impact of the Silk Road and why?

• Trading of silk because it led to the economic growth of China.
• Trading of gold because it led to China being able to trade with Nubia.
• Spreading of Buddhism because it had long lasting effects on China's culture.
• Spreading of Christianity into China because now millions of people practice Christianity.

What was the main effect of Qin Shi Huangdi standardizing writing, language, and currency?

• He was able to defeat many other countries and expand his empire.
• It led to the economic growth of China for many years.
• He was able to rule the empire more harshly.
• It led to China being a more unified empire.

Which philosopher would have most likely supported the idea in the following excerpt? "Zhonggong asked about humaneness. The Master said, “When going abroad, treat everyone as if you were receiving a great guest; when employing the people, do so as if assisting in a great sacrifice. What you do not want for yourself, do not do to others. There should be no resentment in the state, and no resentment in the family.” Zhonggong said.

• Buddha
• Confucius
• Qin Shi Huangdi
• Lao Tzu

A young girl named Jun always does her best to give respect her parents, superiors, and ancestors. She often helps her teacher and follows her parents rules at home, even if she doesn't like it all the time. Jun practices the principle of...

• the Mandate of Heaven
• filial piety
• legalism
• Confucianism

Why was the Silk Road so important to ancient China?

• It helped spread resources and ideas to areas across the continents of Asia and Europe
• It opened China up to trade with Japan.
• It protected the Chinese from invasion for many years
• It helped spread silk to other parts of the world which led to the economic growth of China.

Select all the ancient Chinese inventions.

• Silk
• Compass
• Paper from trees
• Woodblock printing
• Wheel

Shi Huangdi practiced ------ to rule his empire.

• Confucianism
• Legalism
• Buddhism
• Daoism