Ancient China: Geography/Religion/Achievements Quizziz

What is the modern-day country that is located in East Asia and covers around 3.7 million square miles?

• India

• China

• Japan

• Mongolia

Which river in China is known for its yellow appearance due to loess?

• Amazon River

• Nile River

• Huang He River

• Mississippi River

Describe how loess affects the appearance of the Huang He River.

• It makes the river appear blue.

• It turns the river water clear.

• It makes the river appear yellow and muddy.

• It has no effect on the river's appearance.

What natural barrier is located to the north of China?

• Pacific Ocean

• Gobi Desert

• Himalayan Mountains

• Taklimakan Desert

Explain why the geography of ancient China made travel and communication difficult.

• The land was flat and easy to cross.

• There were many natural barriers like mountains and deserts.

• The rivers were too shallow for boats.

• The climate was too cold for travel.

What is the belief system called that involves spirits in nature, animals, and objects?

• Monotheism

• Animism

• Atheism

• Polytheism

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Identify the supreme god in early Chinese religion by 1600 BCE.

• Zeus

• Odin

• Shangdi

• Ra

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CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3D

How did early Chinese people communicate with their ancestors?

• Through written letters

• By using oracle bones

• By sending messengers

• Through dreams

What material were oracle bones typically made from?

• Stone tablets

• Bamboo strips

• Oxen shoulder blades or turtle shells

• Papyrus

Which philosophy focuses on harmony with nature and the concept of the Dao?

• Confucianism

• Buddhism

• Daoism

• Hinduism