24-25 Ancient China Test

Front

Which of the following administrative features characterized both the Qin and Han dynasties?

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Highly centralized imperial administrations with strong central authority

Front

On their northern and western frontiers, the Chinese people were isolated from people in other parts of Asia by

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Mountains and deserts

Front

Qin Shi Huangdi's unification of the numerous warring states into a centralized Chinese empire was facilitated primarily by which administrative policies?

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Implementing consistent legal codes, a standardized writing system, a unified currency, and ambitious infrastructure projects like an expansive network of roads and canals.

Front

The ancient Chinese philosophical concept of the "Mandate of Heaven" held which core belief regarding the legitimacy and accountability of dynastic rulers?

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A dynasty's right to rule depended on the ruler's ability to maintain societal prosperity and harmony.

Front

The longest lasting Chinese dynasty, the _________ dynasty, eventually collapsed and gave way to a period known as the _____________________

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Zhou, Period of the Warring States.

Front

During the Shang dynasty, Chinese priests created inscribed ______ as a means of divination and communicating with deities.

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Oracle bones and shells

Front

Which geographic barriers most decisively isolated ancient China from external interactions?

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The formidable Himalayan, Kunlun, and Tian Shan mountain ranges forming an imposing natural frontier to the west and southwest that severely restricted overland travel and connections.

Front

The Great Wall began during which dynasty?

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Qin

Front

What was the army made of that Qin Shi Huangdi built to keep him from harm in the afterlife?

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Terra Cotta

Front

During what dynasty was the Silk Road established?

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Han