Ancient China Chapter 6 test review

What was used to fashion writing paper during the Han Dynasty?

• Tree bark, hemp, linen rags, and fishing net scraps

• Clay and stone

• Rice and wheat

• Silk and bamboo

Before the invention of paper, what were used to keep records?

• Animal skins

• Leaves

• Wood boards and bamboo slips

• Stone tablets

Who developed the earliest known seismoscope?

• Shi Huangdi

• Yongxiang Lu

• Li Shi

• Chang Heng

What dynasty was the Great Wall of China built under?

• Ming Dynasty

• Tang Dynasty

• Qin Dynasty

• Han Dynasty

What was the purpose of the terracotta warriors?

• To serve as a monument

• To represent the army's strength

• For decorative purposes

• To guard the emperor's tomb

What did Emperor Qin standardize across the country?

• Weights and measures

• The currency

• The language

• The education system

What did the Qin dynasty emphasize with the common people?

• They should take an active role in electing thier officials

• Practicing religious rituals was more important than physical labor

• The best use of your time was in studying philosophy

• Growing food is more important than attending school

Which invention allowed ships to steer without using oars?

• The rudder

• The compass

• The anchor

• The sail

What was the main focus of education in ancient China?

• Mathematics

• Confucian principles

• Military strategies

• Agriculture techniques

Who occupied the highest rank in ancient Chinese social hierarchy?

• Merchants

• Farmers

• Artisans

• Scholars