Ancient China Test

What continent is China in?

• South America

• Africa

• Asia

• Austrailia

What is the Ancient Chinese form of writing?

• Hieroglyphics

• Calligraphy

• Cuneiform

• All of the above

Which river is the longest river in China?

• Huang River (Yellow River)

• Yangtze River (Chang River)

• Pearl River

• Liao River

What is the capital city of China?

• Shanghai

• Guangzhou

• Beijing

• Shenzhen

Why do the Chinese call the Huang He River (Yellow River), “China’s Sorrow”?

• Because its polluted

• Because it is yellow in color

• Because its dried up

• Because its floods cause damage

The Mandate of Heaven meant that __________.

• The gods decided who would be the Chinese emperor

• Following the Dao was the best way to govern

• Chinas army was destined to succeed in battle

• The gods made everyone work together

How did the Silk Road help China?

• Trade decreased

• People were not able to get as many supplies as they needed

• People were able to get more supplies

• Other countries could travel to China

Who is the founder of Confucianism?

• Shi Huang Di

• Confuscius

• Laozi

• Buddha

China was isolated (by itself) in ancient times due to its...

• its dependance on other countries

• 1. a strong belief in multiple religions

• 1. its mountains, oceans, and deserts

Why was the great wall of China built?

• To keep Emperor Qin out

• To cross the desert

• Because it is pretty

• To protect China from invaders