7th SST Unit 4 Review

Which of the following is the ultimate goal of all beliefs and practices in Confucianism?

• Nirvana

• Freedom from the cycle of death and rebirth

• Entrance into Heaven

• Social Harmony

Which of the following was not a religion present in ancient China?

• Ancestor Worship

• Buddhism

• Hinduism

• Confucianism

Which of the following was NOT an achievement of ancient China?

• Invention of gunpowder

• Invention of the bicycle

• Invention of the compass

• Building the Great Wall of China

Which of the following were major rivers in ancient China?

• Yellow River

• Indus River

• Mekong River

• Yangtze River

The _______________ was a network of trade routes that connected ancient China to ancient India and Europe.

Which of the following is the Confucian belief that everyone should treat their family members, especially parents and ancestors, with honor and respect

• Filial Piety

• Daoism

• Benevolence

• Humaneness

Which of the following accurately describes the political system of ancient China?

• Republic

• Dynasty

• Democracy

• Oligarchy

From what did dynasties in China gain their legitimacy? This could also be lost through corruption, poor leadership, or natural disasters.

• Divine Right of Kings

• Dynasties

• Mandate of Heaven

• Brute Force

Which famous traveler went across the entire Silk Road over a period of 27 years, later writing a book about his travels?

• Ibn Battuta

• Genghis Khan

• Marco Polo

• Mansa Musa

Which of the following would be a reason to be cautious when reading a primary source?

• The author was using detailed notes when writing the text

• The author was there to witness what he/she is writing about

• The author is writing about something that happened 2 days ago

• The author is writing about the experiences of someone else