Ancient China Final Test

Which two major rivers were crucial to the development of Ancient Chinese civilization?

• The Nile and Yellow River

• The Tigris and Euphrates

• The Yellow River and Yangtze River

• The Indus and Ganges Rivers

What nickname was given to the Yellow River due to its destructive floods?

• River of Life

• China's Sorrow

• Dragon River

• Great Flood

Choose the best answer below when explaining which natural barriers helped Ancient China develop its unique identity?

• The Pacific Ocean and mountains

• The Gobi Desert and Pacific Ocean

• The mountains and valleys

• The Himalayas and Gobi Desert

What was the social structure of Ancient China organized like?

• A. A circle

• B. A square

• C. A pyramid

• D. A rectangle

Which of these groups was at the top of Ancient China's social structure?

• Merchants

• Emperor

• Aristocrats

• Government officials

What was the original form of Chinese writing based on?

• Pictographs

• Letters

• Numbers

• Simple lines

What was the Mandate of Heaven?

• A type of farming method

• A religious ceremony

• Approval from the gods to rule

• A writing system

Which of these was NOT an invention of Ancient China?

• Paper-making

• Gunpowder

• The wheel

• Silk

What was the main purpose of the Great Wall of China?

• To create a trade route

• To protect from northern invaders

• To store water

• To house soldiers

What was the famous trade route that connected China to other lands called?

• The Spice Route

• The Tea Road

• The Silk Road

• The Gold Path