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WorksheetsAncient China Review 1
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 9mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
1. Which of the following would not be a reform made by the Tang Dynasty to help with the reunification of China? (7.20)
a)
Civil service exam
b)
Land reform for peasants
c)
Invention
of gun powder
d)
Equalization of taxes
2.
Why were people so willing to convert to Buddhism in ancient China? (7.20)
a)
It created peace.
b)
It healed sickness.
c)
It made people rich.
d)
It was forced on people by governments.
3.
How did the ideas of Buddhism spread through ancient China? (7.20)
a)
Military conquests.
b)
Merchants on the Silk Road.
c)
Traders from foreign countries.
d)
Mercenaries took it with them as they fought.
4.
Use the passage below to answer question 4.
"In the chaos that reigned after the fall of the Han dynasty in 220 C.E., no one knew if a unified China would ever again be possible. Warring clans, political murders, and foreign invaders characterized the next four centuries until the Tang Dynasty reigned."
How would you characterize life before the Tang Dynasty and what words help you make your choice? (7.20)
"In the chaos that reigned after the fall of the Han dynasty in 220 C.E., no one knew if a unified China would ever again be possible. Warring clans, political murders, and foreign invaders characterized the next four centuries until the Tang Dynasty reigned."
How would you characterize life before the Tang Dynasty and what words help you make your choice? (7.20)
a)
Peaceful: unified, possible, forgive
b)
Organized: unified, clans, laws
c)
Violent: murders, warring, invaders
d)
Growing: political, economic, trade
5.
Use the image to answer question 5.
1. The image shows the process of this major development from the Song dynasty from start to finish. (7.22)
1. The image shows the process of this major development from the Song dynasty from start to finish. (7.22)
a)
Gun powder
b)
Dragon Backbone pump
c)
Creating new trade routes
d)
Papermaking
6.
Which relationship was most valued under the teachings of Confucianism? (7.21)
a)
Ruler-subject
b)
Husband-wife
c)
Parent-child
d)
Friend-friend
7.
Who was the philosopher in whom the religion of Confucianism is based? (7.21)
a)
Confucius
b)
Buddha
c)
Genghis Khan
d)
Kublai Khan
8.
How did geography affect the development of Chinese culture? (7.19)
a)
Long coastlines made access to trade possible.
b)
Flat land made travel easy.
c)
Great Wall of China made travel along the top easier for traders.
d)
Tall mountains and deserts isolated China from other nations.
9.
Which of the following were traded on the Silk Road? (7.23)
a)
Spices
b)
Religion
c)
Fabric
d)
All of the above
10.
Which dynasty is most known for its advancements in agriculture, technology, and commerce? (7.22)
a)
Han
b)
Tang
c)
Song
d)
Ming
11.
Which of the following would be an advancement for agricultural use during this era? (7.22)
a)
Tractor and plow
b)
New pumps for irrigation
c)
Decreasing available farmland
d)
Decrease in trade with other nations
12.
Confucianism used elements of Kinship to establish both social and political hierarchy. Which of the following would NOT be an example of the hierarchy taught in Confucianism? (7.21)
a)
Parent and Child
b)
Friend and Foe
c)
Ruler and Subject
d)
Husband and Wife
13.
Use the passage to answer question 13.
Which of the following is best supported by the quote from Confucius? (7.21)
Which of the following is best supported by the quote from Confucius? (7.21)
a)
If you wish for something hard enough it will just happen.
b)
If you work hard despite the challenges you will be rewarded.
c)
If you love everyone then good things will happen to you.
d)
Loving is easier to do than hating.
14.
Use the image to answer question 14.
According to the graph, what was the population during the Tang dynasty? (7.20)
According to the graph, what was the population during the Tang dynasty? (7.20)
a)
25 million
b)
50 million
c)
75 million
d)
100 million
15.
What major development was introduced during the Song dynasty and what effect did it have on the population? (7.22)
a)
More farm land = population decrease
b)
More farm land = population increase
c)
Fast ripening rice = population decrease
d)
Fast ripening rice = population increase
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