Early China Lesson 3

How did the Zhou dynasty end?

• It lost a battle with Rome.

• It collapsed because of famine.

• The ruler of Qin took control.

• It was taken over by Greece.

Who ruled the provinces before Qin took control?

• Confucius

• Aristocrats

• Kings

• Farmers

Qin was a kind, understanding ruler.

• True

• False

Which of the following is NOT an effort Qin made to unify China?

• He gave control of the provinces to aristocrats.

• He created a single currency that everyone had to use.

• He hired experts to simplify and set rules for the Chinese writing system.

• He began a project to connect a series of walls across northern China to keep invaders out.

What is a censor?

• something that is used as money

• a farmer who works land owned by someone else

• government work

• an official who made sure that government workers did their jobs

How did the Qin dynasty end?

• The Zhou ruler took over.

• Qin died and the farmer and aristocrats revolted.

• The aristocrats took control from Qin.

• The censors revolted and took over.

Which emperor created schools to prepare students for civil service jobs?

• Qin

• Zhou

• Trajan

• Han Wudi

Which of these was NOT a technology that helped ancient Chinese farmers?

• the cast-iron plow

• aqueducts

• paper

• waterwheels

Why was Zhang Qian sent to explore areas west of China?

• To find places to exchange goods

• To get horses for his soldiers

• To create the Silk Road

• To find allies to help China fight their enemies

Why did Han Wudi encourage trade between China and the West?

• He wanted their strong horses.

• He wanted silk

• He wanted more allies

• He wanted spices