WorksheetsAncient China Check
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 10mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
On what continent was ancient Chinese civilization located?
a)
Europe
b)
Africa
c)
Asia
d)
South America
2.
Which of the following was not a natural boundary or barrier that surrounded ancient Egypt?
a)
Himalayan Mountains
b)
Gobi Desert
c)
Sahara Desert
d)
Tien Shan Mountains
3.
What was the name of the river that flowed through ancient China where the earliest civilization was built?
a)
Yellow River
b)
Yangtze River
c)
Indus River
d)
Nile River
4.
In which way was the Yellow River different from the rivers of other ancient civilizations?
a)
The Yellow River flooded unpredictably, causing lots of death and destruction.
b)
The Yellow River was actually yellow because of all of the dirt and silt in the water.
c)
They Yellow River flooded because mud built up on the bottom, not from summer rains and melting snow.
d)
All of the above
5.
How did the 'Mandate of Heaven' explain why people were in charge in ancient China?
a)
Whomever had the largest army should be the one in charge.
b)
The gods approved of the leaders, so they should be in charge.
c)
The leader of ancient Chinese religion should be in charge.
d)
None of the above
6.
According to the Dynastic Cycle, if a leader of ancient China was cruel, unfair, or mistreating the people...
a)
They would be rewarded for keeping control of the people
b)
They would have a meeting to vote for a new government
c)
That person would continue on with their dynasty
d)
That person would be kicked out of power
7.
Which of the following does not support the idea that Emperor Qin was a leader who accomplished many great things?
a)
The government used a strict set of laws that were meant to make sure that people were responsible for their actions.
b)
Emperor Qin complete the Great Wall, which protected China's northern border from invasions.
c)
The people were heavily taxed during this time, and some of the money went towards an elaborate tomb and searching for magic potions.
d)
Emperor Qin ordered many construction projects, including roads, canals, and famous monuments.
8.
Which of the following statements does support the idea that Emperor Qin was a great leader who accomplished many things?
a)
The government standardized a written language, making it easier for people to communicate with everyone.
b)
Emperor Qin ordered massive book burnings to ensure that the only ideas people could read were ones that he agreed with.
c)
Slave labor used to build the great wall, and countless numbers of workers died in the process.
d)
If someone broke a law, their entire family could be punished for the crime.
9.
What was the civil service?
a)
A group of educated government workers
b)
A large and powerful army
c)
A group of servants who worked for the Emperor
d)
A religious ceremony
10.
How could a person get a job with the civil service?
a)
They would get the job because they were friends with the Emperor.
b)
They would apply for the job and go on an interview.
c)
They had to pay a fee in order to get the job.
d)
They had pass a series of tests covering many different topics.
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