Chapter 7-Ancient China

How did natural barriers shape China's civilization? (SS.6-8.G.3.LC)

• A. Deserts prevented the development of agriculture
• B. The rivers were unreliable and prevented productive farming.
• C. Deserts, mountains, and oceans isolated China somewhat from the rest of the world
• D. Natural barriers had no impact on China's civilization

What concept led to the dynastic cycle? ( SS.6-8.H.1.LC.)

• A. The Mandate of Heaven
• B. Warring States
• C. filial piety
• D. Daoism

China's civilization developed between which two rivers?

• A. Yin and Yang
• B. Chang Jiang and Yangtze
• C. Shang and Zhou
• D. Huang He and Chang Jiang

Which of the following Chinese philosophies promoted filial piety?

• A. Buddhism
• B. Legalism
• C. Daoism
• D. Confucianism

Which of the following was meant to protect Shi Huangdi in death?

• A. the Great Wall of China
• B. Confucian scholars
• C. an army of terra cotta warriors
• D. canals and irrigation systems

What did the Chinese make from tree bark, plant fibers, and old rags?

• A. silk
• B. paper
• C. land
• D. the Great wall of China

Which of the following is the best description of the Silk Road? ( SS.6-8.EC.1.MdC.)

• A. The Silk Road was an overland route connecting China and Europe
• B. The Silk Road was a collection of land and maritime routes connecting China with Asia, Europe, and Africa
• C. The Silk Road ran through Russia to northern Europe
• D. The Silk Road was not used after 100 BCE

What concept was accelerated as a result of The Silk Road ( SS.6-8.H.2.LC.)

• A. barter
• B. caravans
• C. cultural diffusion
• D. The Silk Road

The maritime routes of the Silk Road crossed which physical features?

• A. oceans and seas
• B. deserts and mountains
• C. rivers and streams
• D. plateaus and grasslands

Whose teachings were collected in a book called the "Analects"?

• A. Confucius
• B. Dao de Jing
• C. Han Feizi
• D. Laozi