Ancient China Quiz (English)

In ancient China, the teachings of Confucius resulted in the high social status of which group?

• Soldiers

• Merchants

• Farmers

• Scholars

The rule of Shi Huangdi, legalism, and the tomb of terracotta soldiers are most closely associated with which dynasty?

• Qin dynasty

• Han dynasty

• Zhou dynasty

• Shang Dynasty

Based on the map, how did the development of the Silk Road affect the emergence of a powerful civilization in ancient China under the Han dynasty?

• It protected the Chinese from contact with hostile empires.

• It protected Chinese natural resources from foreign exploitation.

• It provided the Chinese with a safe and direct route of travel to the west coast of Africa.

• It provided the Chinese with access to a trade network from Asia to Africa and Europe.

What did the Civil Service exams do for ancient China?

What was the effect of the Civil Service Exams on the government of Imperial China?

• The government leaders were the talented rather than the rich.

• The government gained power through money and trade.

• The government fell because the tests were

How did the Himalayan mountain range affect the development of ancient China?

• The mountains provided a natural barrier for protection.

• Rocks from the mountains were used to construct pyramids.

• The mountains contributed to droughts, which often caused famine.

• Rivers that flowed through the mountains provided easy access to trade routes in India.

Which statement describes the impact of geography on ancient China?

• A. Natural resources in different areas led to conflict within the empire.

• B. Unprotected coastlines led to attacks by foreign invaders.

• C. Mountains created obstacles for governing the large empire.

• D. Severe weather prevented a steady source of food for the empire.

Use the map and your knowledge of social studies to answer the question. Which statement best describes the relationship between geography and the Shang Dynasty in China?

• The dynasty’s major cities were developed in the Yellow River Valley.

• The dynasty’s population centers developed in regions along the coast of China.

• The dynasty’s leaders established a kingdom that extended throughout Asia.

• The dynasty’s armies were able to easily defend Chinese cities from attack.

Ancient China was ruled by dynasties. A dynasty is a line of rulers from the same family, which is often called the royal family. Starting in 1046 BCE, rulers from the Zhou dynasty claimed to have something called the Mandate of Heaven. A mandate is the authority to act in a certain way. What did the Mandate of Heaven mean for the ruler?

• Heaven made the ruler rich.

• Heaven allowed the ruler to act however he wanted.

• Heaven gave the ruler the authority to rule.

What did it mean to have the Mandate of Heaven?

• The ruler was chosen by the people.

• The ruler was chosen by the gods.

• The ruler was chosen by the ancestors.

• Heaven required the ruler to pray every day.