WorksheetsAncient China
Total questions: 27
Worksheet time: 14mins
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Class
Date
1.
Which of the following physical features contributed to China's isolation from other civilizations?
1. the North China Plain
2. the Himalayas
3. the Gobi Desert
4. the Pacific Ocean
1. the North China Plain
2. the Himalayas
3. the Gobi Desert
4. the Pacific Ocean
a)
2 and 4
b)
1,2, and 3
c)
1 and 4
d)
2, 3, and 4
2.
The practice of _____________ involves such actions as setting out food for one's ancestors on special occasions.
a)
filial piety
b)
ancestor worship
c)
generational humility
d)
milennial piety
3.
Before the Shang kingdoms arose, Chinese civilization consisted of
a)
isolated communities nestled in the mountains
b)
small farming villages along the Huang river
c)
large and wealthy cities
d)
towns and farms in northern China
4.
Under the Mandate of Heaven, the ruler was called
a)
the Emperor
b)
the King of Kings
c)
the Son of Heaven
d)
the Zhou
5.
In order to keep the Mandate of Heaven, the Zhou believed that their rulers must foster harmony between ___________ and _________.
a)
the Shan/the Zhou
b)
heaven/earth
c)
warlords/nobles
d)
China/Europe
6.
Confucianism places special importance on the devotion of children to their parents, which is known as
a)
filial piety
b)
ancestor worship
c)
generational veneration
d)
millenial harmony
7.
Why did ancient Chinese make loud noises at festivals and during holiday celebrations?
a)
to welcome spirits from both heaven and earth
b)
the celebrate their blessings
c)
to let their ancestors know they were remembered
d)
to chase away evil spirits
8.
The Huang river is also called the Yellow river, due to the __________ that muddies its water.
a)
sediment
b)
loess
c)
dye
d)
algae
9.
The __________ permitted a leader to seize control by force if necessary, because victory proved that heaven supported the change in leadership.
a)
filial piety
b)
Dao code
c)
Legalism doctrine
d)
Mandate of Heaven
10.
Among the major achievements of the Shang were a written language and
a)
the chariot
b)
domestication of the horse
c)
the Mandate of Heaven
d)
bronze metalworking
11.
While rivers aided China's development, deserts and mountains
a)
isolated it from other civilizations
b)
prevented development
c)
had no effect on the country
d)
led to the rise of the Shang dynasty
12.
When bad things happened, such as uprisings or natural disasters, the Zhou believed that these events might signal
a)
the need for a show of strength from the leader
b)
that it was time to expand the territory
c)
that the ruler had lost the Mandate of Heaven
d)
that the ruler needed more help
13.
By what means did the Zhou keep control over all the different regions of their kingdom?
a)
by keeping a strong army that was always ready to put down rebellions
b)
by treating people with kindness and respect
c)
by sending out ambassadors to each region
d)
by putting family members in charge of individual regions
14.
By practicing ancestor worship, the Chinese believed their ancestors would
a)
honor the living
b)
guide and protect them
c)
gain power in heaven
d)
be able to rest in peace
15.
The Dao is
a)
the relationship between people
b)
a type of ancestor worship
c)
a form of tai chi
d)
the natural way of the universe
16.
Confucius believed that right relationships would improve society. Which relationship did he say was most important?
a)
husband/wife
b)
father/son
c)
friend/friend
d)
ruler/ruled
17.
All of the following were threats to the Qin dynasty except
a)
the many languages and customs in the empire
b)
invasions by barbarians from the north and west
c)
rebellions
d)
weak laws
18.
King Zheng and the Qin united China by
a)
diplomacy
b)
self-sacrifice
c)
force
d)
treaties
19.
The Han emperors prevented local nobleman from becoming too powerful by
a)
creating a strong central government
b)
giving them key positions
c)
allowing them to rule a small area
d)
forming alliances
20.
Which of the following statements is most accurate?
a)
Wudi was the first Han emperor
b)
The Han conquered more territory than the Qin
c)
The Han gave power to local nobles rather than central government
d)
The Han emperors refused to take advice from anyone
21.
In order to keep the economy stable, the Han emperors
a)
allowed farmers to work in iron production
b)
stored goods at high prices
c)
created huge silk-producing estates
d)
bought and stored goods to avoid shortages
22.
What benefit did a standardized currency bring to China?
a)
the ability to trade anywhere in the empire
b)
increased transportation by river boat
c)
wealth for all citizens
d)
a more efficient government
23.
One characteristic of a Legalist government is the idea that
a)
laws are only necessary for the lower classes
b)
people will not rebel if they are treated fairly
c)
minor offenses should be dealt with harshly
d)
government should not become involved in people's lives
24.
One notable way the Han emperors differed from the Qin was their
a)
adoption of Confucianism
b)
harsh treatment of citizens
c)
inability to unify China
d)
expansion of the empire
25.
The Silk Road contributed to the greatness of the Han dynasty by providing a route for both ________ and ________
a)
allies and enemies
b)
silk and water
c)
Confucianism and Daoism
d)
trade and ideas
26.
Which of the following groups of people was NOT respected in the Han dynasty?
a)
Scholars
b)
Merchants
c)
Farmers
d)
Artisans
27.
________ are drawings that represent a word or even a complete idea
a)
characters
b)
pictographs
c)
letters
d)
alphabets
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