Ancient China Review

What was the primary purpose of the Great Wall of China?

• To serve as a trade route

• To protect against invasions

• To mark the boundary of the empire

• To serve as a public works project

The Silk Road was important in ancient China for which of the following reasons?

• It was a defensive wall against invaders

• It was a major trade route connecting China to Europe

• It was a religious pilgrimage route

• It was used to transport silk within China only

What are the Terracotta Warriors?

• A collection of silk tapestries

• A group of ancient Chinese philosophers

• A large army of life-sized clay soldiers

• The name of a famous ancient Chinese battle

Which dynasty is known for starting the construction of the Great Wall of China?

• Ming Dynasty

• Han Dynasty

• Qin Dynasty

• Zhou Dynasty

Confucianism emphasizes the importance of which aspect of society?

• Military power

• Economic trade

• Family and social harmony

• Technological innovation

Why is the Yellow River significant in Chinese history?

• It was the main transportation route for the Terracotta Army

• It is known for its deadly floods, earning the nickname "China's Sorrow"

• It was the birthplace of Confucianism

• It was the only river in China where gold was found

Who were the Manchus?

• A group of traders on the Silk Road

• The founders of the Terracotta Army

• Fierce warriors from Northern Asia

• The first dynasty to adopt Confucianism

Which of the following is NOT a feature of China's geography?

• The Himalayan Mountains

• The Sahara Desert

• The Gobi Desert

• The Yangtze River

What are the Analects?

• A collection of legal documents from the Tang Dynasty

• A series of poems written during the Han Dynasty

• A collection of sayings and ideas attributed to Confucius

• The official history of the Great Wall

Which Chinese dynasty developed a system of standardized money, weights & measures?

• Shang Dynasty

• Qin Dynasty

• Song Dynasty

• Yuan Dynasty