Chapter 7 - test

How did natural barriers shape China’s civilization? Choose the best answer from the choices available.

• Deserts prevented the development of agriculture.

• The rivers were unreliable and prevented productive farming.

• Deserts, mountains, and oceans isolated China somewhat from the rest of the world.

• Natural barriers had no impact on China’s civilization.

Which of the following is NOT true of the Chang Jiang River? Choose the best answer from the choices available.

• It is the third longest river in the world.

• It is also called the Yellow River.

• It maintains a relatively predictable course.

• It helped unify China through transportation and trade.

What concept led to the dynastic cycle? Choose the best answer from the choices available.

• The Mandate of Heaven

• Warring States

• filial piety

• Daoism

Which of the following Chinese philosophies promoted filial piety? Choose the best answer from the choices available.

• Buddhism

• Legalism

• Daoism

• Confucianism

The Han rulers replaced Legalism with which of the following? Choose the best answer from the choices available.

• Daoism

• Buddhism

• bureaucracy

• Confucianism

Which of the following was NOT true of the Han dynasty? Choose the best answer from the choices available.

• Taxes were lowered and especially harsh laws were ended.

• The dynasty was very short-lived because the rulers were not wise.

• Appointed officials had to pass an examination on Confucianism.

• Peasants were required to work only one month per year on public projects.

Which of the following is the best description of the Silk Roads? Choose the best answer from the choices available.

• The Silk Roads were overland routes connecting China with Europe.

• The Silk Roads were land and maritime routes connecting China with Asia, Europe, and Africa.

• The Silk Roads ran through Russia to northern Europe.

• The Silk Roads were not used after 100 B.C.

Which of the following is NOT true about trade on the Silk Roads? Choose the best answer from the choices available.

• Traders often bartered items for other goods.

• Traders used different currencies to pay for items.

• Traders used a single currency to pay for items.

• Many traders carried no money at all.

What religion spread from India to China? Choose the best answer from the choices available.

• Hinduism

• Confucianism

• Buddhism

• none of these

What human-made structure bordered part of the Han dynasty?

• the Great Wall

• the Taklimakan

• the Himalaya

• the Pamir