Ancient China Test Review

Which statement shows how trade routes, like the Silk Road, influenced (changed) ancient societies?

• As travel over land became easier, trade by water became unnecessary.

• As different civilizations traded goods, they also shared cultural values and religious beliefs.

• As trade developed, long-distance travel became safe and easy for each civilization.

• As silk grew popular, it became a common material used in clothing across civilizations.

Which statement best explains why commerce (trade) on the Silk Road led to changes in the Chinese cultural traditions?

• The traders who used the Silk Road came from many different backgrounds and places

• The Silk Road made it easier for armies to move from one battlefield to another

• The towns that sprang up along the Silk Road were not controlled by any government

• The leaders of the Silk Road caravans had to be very innovative to avoid thieves and bandits

What can you conclude about ancient China from the map?

• The Silk Route and the Great Wall of China are popular tourist destinations

• China’s early civilizations learned to live in desert climates

• Several ruling families controlled civilizations located near the rivers of China

• India and China had a strong trading relationship as early as 1500 BCE

Based on the timeline, what can you conclude about the Han dynasty?

• It was one of the strongest dynasties in Chinese history

• It completed the Silk Road linking Asia to Europe

• It lasted over 400 years beginning with the reign of Lui Bang

• It only had two emperors, Lui Bang and Wudi

As restrictions and prohibitions are multiplied in the Empire, the people grow poorer and poorer. When the people are subjected to overmuch government, the land is thrown into confusion.... The greater the number of laws and enactments, the more thieves and robbers there will be. Therefore the Sage says: “So long as I do nothing, the people will work out their own reformation. So long as I love calm, the people will right themselves. If only I keep from meddling, the people will grow rich. If only I am free from desire, the people will come naturally back to simplicity.” The Sayings of Lao-Tzu: “Government” Translated by Lionel Giles, 1904

What were Lao-Tzu’s views on government?

• Lao-Tzu thought that people were naturally evil and needed many laws to govern their behavior.

• Lao-Tzu advocated for limited government involvement in people’s everyday lives.

• Lao-Tzu believed that only people from the upper class were fit to govern.

• Lao-Tzu felt that regulations on trade would lead to more people becoming rich.