Chapter 10 Imperial China Chapter Study Guide

What ocean separated Australia and the Americas from China?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

What geographic features separated the rest of Asia from China?

• Plateau of Tibet and the Yellow River

• Gobi Desert and the Himalayan Mountains

• Yangtze River and the Indian subcontinent

The Gobi Desert and Himalayan Mountains helped China create a ________.

• large trade network

• unique cultural identity

How did geography affect the development of ancient China?

• Ancient China was connected to other early civilizations by rivers, plateaus, and plains.

• Ancient China was isolated from other early civilizations by rivers, plateaus, and plains.

• Ancient China was connected to other early civilizations by mountain ranges, deserts, and a vast ocean.

• Ancient China was isolated from other early civilizations by mountain ranges, deserts, and a vast ocean.

How did Shi Huangdi enforce his control over a widespread territory in China?

• He used the philosophy of Confucianism which discouraged trust in the people who served in the government.

• He used the philosophy of Legalism which required a ruler to be fair and care for all people as if they were his family.

• He used the philosophy of Confucianism which focused on order in relationships and respect and honor for superiors.

• He used the philosophy of Legalism which gave absolute power to the king and encouraged strict laws and harsh punishments.

Qin Shi Huangdi established the________Dynasty.

• Qin
• Shi

This dynasty was important because it was the first _________ in Chinese history.

• empire
• monarchy

This dynasty was important because it also ________ ancient China.

• corrupted

• divided

• united

How did the record-keeping process improve during the Han Dynasty?

• During the Han Dynasty, the Chinese invented cuneiform writing on a clay tablet.

• During the Han Dynasty, the Chinese invented papyrus and hieroglyphics for writing.

• During the Han Dynasty, the Chinese invented a special silk paper that lasted longer.

• During the Han Dynasty, the Chinese invented a paper-making process and woodblock printing.

Which items were valuable foreign trade goods for China during the Han Dynasty?

• silk, spices, and porcelain

• silk, spices, and copper coins

• copper coins, concrete, and grain

• copper coins, porcelain, and jewelry