Ancient Chinese History Quiz

What benefit did a standardized currency bring to China?

• It made it easier to trade anywhere in the empire.

• It reduced the economic power of warlords.

• It increased wealth for all citizens.

• It allowed the government to collect taxes.

Among the major achievements of the Shang were the development of a written language and the

• building of the Great Wall.

• introduction of metal coins.

• invention of the seismometer.

• development of bronze metalworking.

One notable way that the Han emperors differed from the Qin emperors was in their

• revival of Confucianism.

• harsh treatment of citizens.

• adoption of Legalism.

• expansion of the empire.

Look at the diagram. Which geographic features that isolated China complete the diagram? Choose the TWO correct answers.

• North China Plain

• Taklimakan Desert

• Plateau of Tibet

• Gobi Desert

Why did the ancient Chinese make loud noises at festivals and during holiday celebrations?

• to show loyalty to the emperor

• to celebrate their blessings

• to awaken the spirits of their ancestors

• to chase away evil spirits

In order to keep the economy stable, Han emperors

• introduced the first Chinese coins.

• prevented merchants from selling goods outside of China.

• bought and stored goods to avoid shortages.

• banned monopolies in major industries.

According to the Zhou concept of the Mandate of Heaven, what would a ruler have to do to stay in power? Choose the TWO correct answers.

• win the loyalty of warlords

• impose strict laws to prevent chaos

• follow the Dao

• rule justly and virtuously

• preserve harmony between heaven and earth

Emperor Wudi and later Han emperors sent envoys to

• establish relations with western kingdoms.

• oversee civil service examinations.

• destroy rebellious warlords.

• spread Buddhism throughout China.

What impact did the Silk Road have on China under the Han dynasty? Choose the TWO correct answers.

• It enabled the Han to expand Chinese territory.

• It brought new ideas such as Buddhism into China.

• It increased the prosperity of Han merchants.

• It made travel easier between northern and southern China.

• It allowed the Chinese to learn the process of making silk.

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By what means did Zhou rulers keep control over all the different regions of their kingdom?

• by keeping a strong army ready to put down any rebellion

• by treating the people with kindness and respect

• by starting a civil service based on the ideas of Confucius

• by putting family members in charge of individual regions