Ancient China

Which idea is true about the Silk Road?

• Because it was easy and quick to travel, it brought many outsiders to China.

• Because it was dangerous to travel, few people took the risk of using it for trade.

• It brought wealth, new products, and new ideas to China.

• It protected China from invasion by outside civilizations.

How was Buddhism spread from India to China?

• by traders along the Silk Road

• by sailors in the Indian Ocean

• through warfare

• through missionaries

How did the development of the Silk Road impact Chinese civilizations?

• increased cultural diffusion.

• It isolated many civilizations.

• It weakened the economy of many civilizations.

• It decreased international trade.

What historically importat trade route is seen in the map?

• the Varangian Routes

• the Byzantine Routes

• the Silk Road

• The Roman Road

Which good was important to success of the international trade route?

• gold

• salt

• silk

• wood

Whcih dynasty is responsible for these inventions, thus making it China's "Golden Age"

• Han

• Ming

• Shang

• Qin

What long term impact did woodblocks have on Chinese culture?

• Traders made money selling woodblocks to other nations.

• Woodblocks allowed all people to record their family history.

• Books created with the woodblocks spread ideas.

• Warriors used woodblocks to record battle strategies.

What situation contributed to the growth and development of China and provided opportunities for many lasting accomplishments?

• frequent wars with other nations that brought new leaders to China

• a strong military that conquered other cultures and brought back new ideas

• a lack of strong religious beliefs that led to a greater emphasis on science

• periods of political stability that allowed for growth of trade and agriculture

What is the significance of the Qin Dynasty?

• It was the first dynasty to expand into Europe.

• It was the first dynasty to promote Judaism.

• It was the first dynasty to unite China.

• It was the first dynasty to be democratic in China.

How does Confucianism attempt to create an ordered society?

• by promoting the afterlife as a place only accessible to those who read the Torah

• y supporting the idea of reincarnation through the Code of Hammurabi

• by inspiring people to abandon desire to avoid suffering

• by promoting a hierarchy of personal relationships that all people must follow