Chinese History Quiz

Why is it important to save the language of human groups which are becoming extinct, and what efforts are being taken to save these languages? Use details from this week's Studies Weekly to support your answer.

Answer explanation

When a language becomes extinct, all of the ability to tell the story of a particular culture and people comes with it. The National Geographic Enduring Voices Project is designed to use the power of the internet to preserve dying languages.

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Confucianism was popular during which Dynasty?

• Han Dynasty

• Shang Dynasty

• Qin Dynasty

• Zhou Dynasty

The Silk Road was preceded by the Persian Royal Road which became one of the main silk routes. The Han Dynasty's interest in trade with the West began not with silk but with (a)   .

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The Great Wall is one of the most famous historic sites in China, running about 4,300 miles long. Observe the picture at the right. Why did the early Chinese build fires at the various watchtowers along the wall?

• to keep warm

• to be able to read in the evening

• to communicate with the other watchtowers

• to cook their food

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Rather than using silk during the Han Dynasty, a more inexpensive way to make paper was discovered. The picture at the right shows items that were used in making paper. Which of the following items was also used to make paper?

• bamboo canes

• rayon

• cotton balls

• polyester

The Terracotta army of Emperor Qin was discovered in the year ______ and contains nearly ______ life-like soldiers as well as horses and chariots.

• 1974 C.E./8,000

• 1805 C.E./500

• 50 B.C.E./8000

• 1974 C.E./500

The 2nd Han Dynasty came into power after a disagreement in the Han Dynasty. Which of the following is not true of the 2nd Han Dynasty?

• Trade was more open than it was in the Han Dynasty

• They worked to build relationships with their neighbors

• They had an isolationist attitude

• They expanded trade routes

Who began the undertaking of connecting the different walls of China into the Great Wall?

• Emperor Qin

• Lei Bang of the Han Dynasty

• Buddhist priests

• Wu-Ti, Emperor of the Han Dynasty

The only type of scholarly books that Emperor Qin did not order burned were ______.

• Comic books

• Books on math and science

• Books on farming and medicine

• Books on poetry and philosophy

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Think about the Qin Dynasty, the Han Dynasty and the 2nd Han Dynasty--specifically in the following areas of education, politics, economics and social structure. In your opinion, which of these dynasties was most beneficial for the people, and why? Give specific examples. Use details from this week’s Studies Weekly to support your answer.

Answer explanation

Qin was the most ruthless of the three. Han and 2nd Han expanded the empire, built the economy and generally improved the lives of the common people. The 2nd Han was less fearful of outsiders and expanded the economy even more by increasing trade with surrounding people.

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