Ancient China Review

Name

What caused China to stay isolated for so many years?

• wars among neighboring countries
• Rivers were unreliable and prevented productive farming.
• Deserts, mountains, and oceans isolated China somewhat from the rest of the world.
• illness and disease

Which of the following is NOT true of the Huang He river?

• It is the longest river in China.
• It is also called the Yellow River.
• It helped unify China through transportation and trade.
• It's know for causing destruction when it floods.

What concept led to the dynastic cycle?

• the Mandate of Heaven
• Warring States
• filial piety
• Daoism

Which of the following Chinese philosophies promoted filial piety?

• Buddhism
• Legalism
• Daoism
• Confucianism

The Han rulers replaced Legalism with which of the following?

• Daoism
• Buddhism
• bureaucracy
• Confucianism

Which of the following was NOT true of the Han dynasty?

• Daily life improved for the Chinese people.
• Appointed officials had to pass an examination on Confucianism and punishments were less severe.
• Peasants were required to work only one month per year on public projects.
• The dynasty was short lived because rulers were not wise.

Which legacy was most important in spreading ideas faster and farther than ever?

• compass
• examinations for government officials
• bureaucracy - run government
• paper

Which of the following is NOT true about trade on the Silk Roads?

• Traders often bartered items for other goods.
• Traders used different currencies to pay for items.
• Traders used a single currency to pay for items.
• Many traders carried no money at all.

Which of the following is the best description of the Silk Roads?

• The Silk Roads were overland routes connecting China with Europe.
• The Silk Roads were land and maritime routes connecting China with Asia, Europe, and Africa.
• The Silk Roads ran through Russia to northern Europe.
• The Silk Roads were not used after 100 BCE.