Imperial China Practice Test

Which of these is NOT TRUE about emperor Qin Shi Huangdi?

• He enforced legalism.

• He filled his tomb with terra cotta soldiers and horses.

• He believed in Confucianism.

• He started the building of the Great Wall.

What was the purpose of the Great Wall?

• To keep people in China

• To keep out invaders

• To worship the gods

• To raise money by charging people who crossed it

Why did an official of the Han dynasty travel to neighboring countries?

• they needed help fighting the nomads

• they needed a buyer for their silk

• he wanted to live forever

• they were curious about the other countries

Which of these was NOT an innovation from China?

• paper

• aqueducts

• compass

• silk

What was the significance of the Silk Road?

• It was a major trade route connecting China to other parts of Asia and Europe.

• It was a path containing many mulberry trees in which silk worms lived.

• It was a beautiful road lined with silk created by the Chinese.

• It was another term for the Great Wall of China.

What is legalism?

• An idea started by Han Fei which states that a ruler should strictly impose laws.

• It means the study of law.

• An idea supported by the Han dynasty in which family was important.

What is a tax?

• money collected by a government, often on the sale or trade of goods

• a penalty paid by a person who breaks a law

"Carmen's exposure to museums enriched her life in France."

In this sentence, the word "enriched" means ___________

• Carmen became very wealthy.

• Carmen was bored.

• Life in France was expensive.

• Carmen's life was made better.