Ancient China Quizizz P1

Which geographical feature south of the Tibetan Plateau forms part of China's southern border? (a)  

• Gobi Desert
• Himalayas
• Pacific Ocean
• Yangtze River

Throughout much of its history, the (a)   caused severe flooding resulting in the deaths of millions of Chinese people.

• Huang He River
• Yangtze River
• Nile River
• Amazon River

Which crop did Chinese farmers discover grew well in the Chang Jiang Valley?

• barley

• Rice

• Wheat

• Maize

As farming communities grew, Chinese people raised what animals to provide them with a more varied diet? Choose all that apply.

• cows

• pigs

• sheep

• goats

Which of the following was true of the Shang Society?

• Farmers lived in large houses within towns

• Farmers paid most of the taxes to upper classes in society.

• Slavery was rare, as most of the labor was provided by women.

• Artisans lived within the city walls, providing crafts for the royal family.

On what did Zhou leaders base their right to rule?

• the heavens

• support of the nobles

• support of the people

• warriors in their army

The Zhou Empire declined as which group refused to respect the authority of the kings?

• Priests

• Merchants

• lords

• Peasants

With which statement would Confucius agree?

• The lower classes should rebel against their leaders

• China could improve its society by building more prisons

• China was in trouble because people were naturally bad.

• The way to raise good children is to set a good example

What would the Daoist teacher Laozi consider an important goal in life?

• to become wealthy

• to become one with nature

• to improve your social standing

• to rise to important positions in government.

Daoist philosophy spread throughout what two countries via merchants and missionaries along trade routes?

• India

• Japan

• Russia

• Korea