Geography and Early China Quiz

Which of the following was a consequence of China's geographical barriers?

• Increased trade with neighbors

• Cultural and economic isolation

• Frequent wars with other countries

• Rapid population growth

Which of the following was a military advancement during the Zhou Dynasty?

• Gunpowder

• Crossbow

• Chariot

• Sword

According to the Mandate of Heaven, who grants the emperor the right to rule?

• The people

• The army

• Heaven

• The previous emperor

If rulers were unjust, what was likely to happen?

• They would gain more power

• They would lose the mandate from heaven

• They would be celebrated

• They would receive gifts

Which sources do not include the Mandate of Heaven in the accounts of the Zhou conquering the last Shang king?

• Indian sources

• Western sources

• Chinese sources

• Egyptian sources

Which dynasty is mentioned as the conqueror in the text?

• Zhou

• Han

• Qin

• Tang

What time period does the Warring States Period refer to?

• 500s - 300 BCE

• 400s - 221 BCE

• 300s - 100 BCE

• 600s - 400 BCE

Who was the King of Qin in 221 BCE?

• Liu Bang

• Ying Zheng

• Sun Tzu

• Confucius

What did Ying Zheng achieve in 221 BCE?

• Built the Great Wall

• Gained control over China

• Invented gunpowder

• Established the Silk Road

What is the significance of the title "Shi Huang Ti"?

• It means "Great Warrior"

• It means "First Emperor"

• It means "Wise King"

• It means "Noble Leader"