China Unit Test

What caused China to be isolated?

• the Himalayas

• the growth of trade

• the many landforms

Where did ancient China develop?

• in southwestern Asia

• North China Plain

• in the Indus river valley

Early people settled by the Huang He River Valley because

• it was wet

• river gave loess for good soil

• there was food everywhere

The Zhou kings believed they would be able to claim rule over China:

• by showing good virtues

• with approval from priests

• With money

Shi Huangdi helped unite China by enforcing legalism which taught people to obey their rulers out of:

• fear

• respect

• . love

What was the purpose of the wall that Shi Huangdi ordered to be built?

• A. unite kingdoms

• B. force enemies to work

• C. defend China from invaders

Which group of people were at the bottom of the social structure in ancient China?

• farmers

• merchants

• artisans

The export from China that was in highest demand was

• paper

• moveable type

• silk

What was used by the ancient Chinese to get advice from their gods or from their ancestors?

• jaguar

• oracle bones

• Daoism

Which of the following taught that people should live and work well together:

• Shi Huangdi

• Confucianism

• Daoism