Ancient China

What is a “Golden Age”?

• A time of war and conquest

• A period of decline in civilization

• A time of peace, prosperity, and achievement

• A time when only kings and queens benefit

Which phrase BEST summarizes the characteristics of a Golden Age?

• Conflict, fear, and failure

• Isolation, silence, and slowness

• Progress, learning, and peace

• War, taxes, and rebellion

What is one reason not everyone may view a Golden Age the same way?

• People are bored during Golden Ages

• Some groups may not benefit equally

• Golden Ages are only for kings and queens

• People forget what happened

What is one modern example of cultural influence during a peaceful time?

• Military invasions

• Hollywood movies gaining global popularity

• Droughts and famines

• Leaders ignoring their people

Economic growth during a Golden Age usually means:

• Everyone becomes a king or queen

• Trade improves, and people have jobs

• Only the rich get richer

• People stop working completely

Why is education important in a Golden Age?

• It teaches citizens how to become soldiers

• It encourages people to follow the king blindly

• It helps spread knowledge and new discoveries

• It makes people stop asking questions

Who was the first emperor of the Qin Dynasty?

• Liu Bang

• Confucius

• Qin Shi Huang

• Wudi

Which of the following is a sign of peace and stability during a Golden Age?

• Frequent rebellions

• Civil wars

• Strong leadership and no major wars

• Economic collapse

A society shows technological innovation when it:

• Keeps all old traditions and refuses change

• Develops new tools and ideas to solve problems

• Focuses only on farming

• Destroys older buildings

Which of the following best represents cultural achievement?

• Building new factories

• Writing new laws

• Creating inspiring art and literature

• Buying and selling food