Ancient China Test

Choose one category of the GRAPES acronym (Geography, Religion, Art/Achievements, Economics, Politics, or Social Structure) and explain the characteristics of that category for China. Your answer needs to be at least 3 complete sentences.

Based on what you have read about the Silk Road, explain what it was and analyze the impact of the Silk Road on the exchange of goods, ideas, and cultures between China and Rome. Your answer needs to be at least 3 complete sentences.

Which dynasty banned Confucianism and used legalism?

• Han
• Zhou
• Qin
• Sui

Which major rivers did the early Chinese Neolithic societies form near?

• Nile River and Tigris River
• Amazon River and Mississippi River
• Yangtze River and Yellow River
• Indus River and Ganges River

Which dynasty started the idea of the Mandate of Heaven?

• Han
• Qin
• Zhou
• Song

Which dynasty started feudalism?

• Han
• Qin
• Zhou
• Song

What could lead to the overthrow of an emperor in ancient China?

• Successful military conquests
• Natural disasters or losing wars
• Strong family connections
• Exemplary artistic achievements

The greatest achievements of the Qin dynasty were

• building projects such as the Great Wall
• canals that connected eastern and western China
• inventions such as the seismograph
• the voyages of Zheng He

Which of the following Chinese philosophies promoted filial piety (the idea that you need to respect your parents and elders)?

• Buddhism
• Legalism
• Daoism
• Confucianism

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

• the Great Wall of China
• Confucian scholars
• an army of terracotta warriors
• canals and irrigation systems