Early China

What is a dynasty?

• A) A series of rulers from the same family

• B) A group of unrelated rulers

• C) A single ruler's reign

• D) A democratic government.

Historically, royal rule was descended from ______ to son.

• uncle

• father

• brother

• cousin

The Mandate of Heaven is the belief that the emperor was chosen by ______ to rule.

• the people

• heaven

• the army

• the nobles

If a ruler lost the Mandate of Heaven, it was not considered a crime to ______ against him.

• support

• rebel

• ally

• negotiate

What is one of the key features of the Shang Dynasty's economy?

• Trade with Europe

• Development of silk industry

• Use of paper currency

• Establishment of banks

The Zhou Dynasty expanded trade with other parts of the world. True or False?

• True

• False

The Zhou Dynasty traded with people in which region?

• Western Europe

• Western Asia

• Eastern Africa

• Northern America

Who was the emperor during the Qin Dynasty?

• Emperor Shih Huang Ti

• Emperor Wu

• Emperor Gaozu

• Emperor Taizong

What is the length of the Great Wall of China?

• 3,700 miles

• 4,500 miles

• 5,000 miles

• 6,000 miles

Which emperor's lead did others follow in forcing people to build the wall?

• Qin

• Han

• Tang

• Ming