Ancient China 2.0

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

On what did Zhou leaders base their right to rule?

• the heavens

• support of the nobles

• support of the people

• warriors in their army

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

Who was the first emperor of China, unifying the country after years of civil war?

• Asoka

• Genghis Khan

• Shi Huangdi

• Kublai Khan

How did the Silk Road affect the development of China during the Han Period?

• The Han Empire became rich by trading with foreign countries.

• China's population increased due to the migration of foreign merchants.

• China's culture was dramatically altered as it adopted foreign customs.

• The Han Empire fought many wars protecting its trading interests against foreign armies.

Why were sons valued more than daughters in Han society?

• Women could never be the heads of households.

• Sons were expected to make the most money in the family.

• Women could not rise to positions of power in government.

• Sons were expected to take care of the parents in their old age.

What Han emperor expanded trade to the western regions of China?

• Qin Shi Huang

• Kangxi

• Wudi

• Asoka

Which seas touch China?

• Yellow Sea

• East China Sea

• South China Sea

• North China Sea