Geography and History of China

What physical feature separates China and India?

• Himalayas

• Hindu Kush

• Gobi Desert

• Indian Ocean

Where did the first Chinese civilizations emerge?

• in western China

• near the Huang He

• on the Tibetan Plateau

• along the Pacific Coast

Which textile was most important to the economy of ancient China?

• silk

• flax

• wool

• cotton

Which recurring natural disaster shaped the lives of ancient Chinese people up through the Xia dynasty?

• earthquakes

• monsoons

• typhoons

• floods

Which concept was introduced by the rulers of the Zhou dynasty?

• Daoism

• filial piety

• Confucianism

• mandate of heaven

How was Zhou society organized?

• by a feudal system

• by castes

• by wealth

• by clans

What role did Confucius play in ancient China?

• warlord

• emperor

• philosopher

• religious leader

Which ideas were supported by the value of filial piety? Select the two correct answers.

• Dao keeps the world in balance.

• A country’s rulers should be respected.

• Children owe a deep respect to their parents.

• The supreme power of the universe can give and take away the right to rule.

• Society should be organized based on social status, wealth, occupation, and family connections.

What is the core idea of Daoism?

• The family is the basic unit of society.

• The purpose of life is service to others.

• Rulers have a duty to care for their people.

• The world works according to a natural order.

Which phrase best describes how oracle bones were used in ancient China?

• to show respect for a parent

• to express feelings through art

• to support the authority of a leader

• to seek knowledge through a ceremony