Ancient China

Where did civilization begin in China?

• In a desert-like area

• Near a rainforest

• Along a major river

• In the mountains

Which best describes the climate of the northern part of China?

• Cool and dry

• Hot and dry

• Cool and moist

• Warm and wet

How did early Chinese people try to control the floods of a major river?

• Tried to change the path of the river

• Blocked tributaries flowing into the river

• Dug large ditches next to the river

• Built dikes along the river banks

Which was most important in early Chinese society?

• The individual

• The family

• The county

• Other counties

Which statement best describes the role of women in early China?

• The oldest women held the most power in their families

• Only women could choose whom their children would marry

• Women owned the land, although men controlled the money

• Women obeyed their fathers, husbands, and sons

_______ About how long did the Qin dynasty last?

• 10,000 generations

• 5,000 years

• 2 years

• 15 years

How did Shi Huangdi deal with people who opposed him?

• He asked them to join his army and fight with him

• He had them trained for the civil service

• He had many of them killed

• He made them leave China forever

Which of the following was NOT done by Shi Huangdi?

• He encouraged people to follow Confucianism so they would respect each other

• He ordered the building of the Great Wall of China

• He made sure that only one type of money was used in China so trading would be easier

• He burned books so that all the people would learn the same ideas

Which of the following is the Han dynasty known for?

• Stable government

• Great wealth

• Poverty

• Harsh rule

Which emperor expanded Chinese rule to its peak during the Han dynasty?

• Kung Fu Zi

• Shi Huangdi

• Liu Bang

• Wudi