Ancient China

Label the major bodies of water.

a

b

Chang Jiang (Yangtzee) River

Huang He (Yellow) River

What is the belief that a ruler is chosen by the gods?

• Heavenly appointment
• Godly choice
• Mandate of Heaven

• Divine selection

Match the following

• Daoism

• philosophy that teaches people to be accepting and live in harmony with nature

• Legalism

• philosophy that teaches that people are evil and need to be punished

• Confucianism

• philosophy that teaches people to be respectful and responsible

Order these jobs according to the ancient Chinese social structure.
1=top
5=bottom

• civil servants

• emperor

• artisans

• merchants

• peasants

Emperor Qin Shi Huangdi ruled China using which philosophy?

• Legalism
• Taoism
• Confucianism
• Buddhism

What is the name of the trade network that started in X'ian, China and extended into Europe?

• Tea Trail
• Silk Road
• Spice Route
• Cotton Road

These people worked in the government during the Han and other dynasties. They were required to pass a test to do this job.

• Postal workers

• Merchants
• Soldiers
• Civil servants

Name the man made feature that connects Huang He (Yellow) River with the Chang Jiang (Yangtzee) River.

• Grand Canal
• Panama Canal

• Suez Canal

• Darius Canal

The knowledge of making this product was a closely guarded secret. Telling others how to make this textile could result in severe punishment by the Chinese government. What is this fabric?

• linen
• wool
• cotton
• silk

She is the only female empress to rule China in her own name. She was part of the Tang Dynasty.

• Empress Wu Zetian (Zhou)

• Empress Liu (Song)

• Empress Dowager Cixi (Qing)

• Empress Lu Zhi (Han)