China Review

What primarily does a physical map depict?

• The cultural aspects of a region

• The spread of a particular religion

• The physical features and natural barriers of a region

Confucius encouraged his followers to become superior by cultivating virtues. Which one is represented in the image?

• doing right

• behaving properly

• being wise

• being trustworthy

The Mandate of Heaven was a principle used to justify the power of the emperor of China. If a monarch was overthrown, it was believed that the Mandate of Heaven would then transfer to those who would rule next. What would be an example of a bad result leading to the loss of the Mandate?

• The emperor has a successful reign.

• The kingdom experiences prosperity and peace.

• There is widespread corruption and natural disasters.

What was the highly coveted textile produced through a closely guarded process in ancient China, that was greatly desired by the western people?

• fireworks

• linen

• silk

• paper

The compass helped builders and ____ do their jobs better

• farmers

• emperors

• sailors

• scribes

A ruler imposes strict laws and harsh punishments to maintain order in his kingdom. He believes that people are inherently bad and need to be controlled. Which philosophy does this ruler likely follow?

• Buddhism

• Legalism

• Confucianism

What term is used to describe a succession of rulers from the same family line?

• monarchy

• dynasty

• oligarchy

• democracy

What was constructed by the Chinese to safeguard themselves from northern invasions?

• The Terra Cotta Army

• The Silk Road

• The Great Wall

• Gunpowder

The map shows a network of trade routes known as the Silk Road. Between 200 BCE and 1350 CE, merchants traveled along many parts of these routes to exchange goods. What conclusion can you make about the Silk Road after studying the map?

• It allowed merchants to travel from Asia to the Americas.

• It included both land and water routes.

• It had many dangers.

• It was longer than the Great Wall.

Study the diagram. Considering our past learning of ancient societies, which of the following statements would you find most unexpected?

• The lowest social class was occupied by slaves.

• The emperor was the most influential and powerful figure.

• Artisans and merchants were considered less important than farmers.

• Soldiers were more valued than farmers because they kept people safe.