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WorksheetsChina Breakout 17-18
Total questions: 48
Worksheet time: 27mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
According to Confucius, rulers had a duty to
a)
expand the empire
b)
treat all people equally.
c)
set a good example.
d)
ask everybody's opinion.
2.
Which philosophy did not originate in China?
a)
Buddhism
b)
Legalism
c)
Confucianism
d)
Daoism
3.
Suppose four Chinese emperors are in the same dynasty. Which statement must be true about them?
a)
They were born in the same region
b)
They are members of the same family.
c)
They belong to the same political party.
d)
They use the same style of government.
4.
To people who believed in the Mandate of Heaven, when was it all right to overthrow an emperor?
a)
never at any time
b)
when he ruled badly
c)
when he became unpopular
d)
when citizens wanted a change
5.
Whom did the Tang emperors of China choose to help them govern?
a)
priests
b)
scholars
c)
foreigners
d)
aristocrats
6.
If you wanted a job in government service under the Song dynasty, which of these would you have studied?
a)
the engineering of roads
b)
the laws of other nations
c)
the teachings of Confucius
d)
the languages of Europeans
7.
In a meritocracy, selection of officials was based on
a)
birth.
b)
wealth.
c)
test scores.
d)
popular vote.
8.
How did technologies such as the harrow and the chain pump contribute to population growth?
a)
They were made of iron, creating a need for miners.
b)
They raised crop production, increasing the food supply
c)
They put China ahead of other countries, allowing conquests.
d)
They were heavy to use, making people want large families to help.
9.
Which of the following describes the greatest contribution of the Grand Canal to economic growth?
a)
It linked regions for trade.
b)
It carried farmers into town.
c)
It created road construction jobs.
d)
It brought a boom in shipbuilding.
10.
European visitor Marco Polo wrote of one Chinese city: Anyone seeing such a [huge crowd] would believe it impossible that food could be found to feed them all. Why did the cities of China amaze him?
a)
They were much larger than cities in Europe.
b)
They were much dirtier than cities in Europe.
c)
Their shops were smaller than shops in Europe.
d)
Their people were hungrier than people in Europe.
11.
• paper • woodblock printing • movable type
These inventions all contributed to:
These inventions all contributed to:
a)
restrictions on trade.
b)
a new ruling dynasty.
c)
the spread of learning.
d)
the rise of social classes.
12.
Which Chinese invention led to a reduction in the use of crossbows, swords, and spears in warfare?
a)
steel
b)
compass
c)
telegraph
d)
gunpowder
13.
What do the items on the list below have in common?
• papermaking • game cards • movable type • mechanical clocks
• papermaking • game cards • movable type • mechanical clocks
a)
They were all developed to strengthen the military.
b)
They all made China a popular destination for explorers.
c)
They all contributed to the spread of education in China.
d)
They were all used in China before being used in Europe.
14.
Which word best describes the attitude of China toward foreigners for most of the Tang dynasty?
a)
fear
b)
anger
c)
jealousy
d)
welcome
15.
Which of the following was the most significant result of Marco Polo’s travels?
a)
start of a new route between Europe and China
b)
anger among Chinese people toward foreigners
c)
increased European interest in trade with China
d)
spread of Christianity as a popular faith in China
16.
How did the focus of Ming dynasty foreign policy change over time?
a)
from politics to trade
b)
from alliance to rivalry
c)
from warfare to friendship
d)
from interaction to isolation
17.
What was the purpose of Zheng He’s seven expeditions for the emperor between 1405 and 1433?
a)
to gather information in secret
b)
to stop pirates in the China Sea
c)
to get new tributaries for China
d)
to gain control of the Silk Road
18.
Match each item with the correct statement.
Mongols
Mongols
a)
A conquered country or territory that pays tribute to the conqueror
b)
Rule by officials of proven merit.
c)
A body of unelected government officials
d)
Nomadic people who came from the plains north of China
19.
Match each item with the correct statement.
Meritocracy
Meritocracy
a)
A conquered country or territory that pays tribute to the conqueror
b)
Rule by officials of proven merit.
c)
A body of unelected government officials
d)
The growth of cities
20.
Match each item with the correct statement.
Bureaucracy
Bureaucracy
a)
A conquered country or territory that pays tribute to the conqueror
b)
Rule by officials of proven merit.
c)
A body of unelected government officials
d)
The growth of cities
21.
Match each item with the correct statement.
Urbanization
Urbanization
a)
A conquered country or territory that pays tribute to the conqueror
b)
Rule by officials of proven merit.
c)
A body of unelected government officials
d)
The growth of cities
22.
Match each item with the correct statement.
Tributary
Tributary
a)
A conquered country or territory that pays tribute to the conqueror
b)
Rule by officials of proven merit.
c)
A body of unelected government officials
d)
The growth of cities
23.
Who is said to be the founder of Daoism?
a)
Tao Ching
b)
Wu Wei
c)
Laozi
24.
What does the collection of writings urge readers of the value of?
a)
hard work
b)
prayer
c)
do nothing
25.
According to Buddha the cause of suffering was
a)
Not achieving enlightenment
b)
A life of moderation
c)
Desire or want
26.
To end suffering one must follow the
a)
Middle Way
b)
Dharma
c)
The Eightfold Path
27.
1. What is the Buddha's real name?
a)
Gangas Khan
b)
Asoka
c)
Siddartha Guatama
d)
Finn
28.
The cycle of birth, death, and rebirth is known as
a)
Reincarnation
b)
Kharma
c)
Nirvana
29.
A state of being free from suffering
a)
karma
b)
nirvana
c)
deity
d)
religion
30.
According to Confucius, rulers should govern by _______
a)
the law.
b)
military might.
c)
a monopoly on natural resources.
d)
setting a good example.
31.
According to the Mandate of Heaven, what happened if a ruler governed poorly?
a)
Nothing. There is nothing anyone can do.
b)
If a ruler governed poorly, heaven withdrew its support and the ruler lost power.
c)
The ruler must undergo a rigorous training course to get better.
d)
The ruler must meditate and ask the heavens for answers.
32.
The woman is taking a civil service exam in China. How does that relate to Confucianism?
a)
If she passes her family is honored as a "Confucius" household.
b)
Confucius loved tests. She is honoring him.
c)
Confucius was a horrible test-taker. He failed them all.
d)
Knowledge of the Confucian classics has traditionally been the basis of the state civil service exam in China.
33.
Which Confucian group believed everyone should have proper behavior?
a)
Father over Son
b)
Ruler over Ruled
c)
all three
d)
Older Brother over Younger Brother
34.
I'm a scholar who is very knowledgeable in government. Which philosophy would support me working in government?
a)
Legalism
b)
Confucianism
c)
Buddhism
d)
Daoism
35.
Name the two beliefs of Confucianism
a)
meditation and right thought
b)
respect for elders and proper behavior
c)
no rulers and love of nature
d)
education and karma
36.
The founder of Confucianism was
a)
Buddha
b)
Siddartha Gautama
c)
Jesus
d)
Kung Fu zi
37.
According to Confucius , families need to
a)
honor their ancestors
b)
conquer desire
c)
honor women
d)
gain enlightenment
38.
To do well on Thursday's test you need to:
a)
Look over your study guide and understand why the answer is right
b)
Cram
c)
Not study because you will remember everything
d)
Stay up all night
39.
An Italian explorer who spent time living in China around 1280 CE
a)
Zheng He
b)
Ferdinand Magellan
c)
Marco Polo
d)
Kublai Khan
40.
Explorer given the name "Admiral of the Western Sea", sailed to new lands to boast China's wealth and find tributaries.
a)
Marco Polo
b)
Zheng He
c)
Kublai Khan
d)
Ferdinand Magellan
41.
Extensive network of trade-routes (land and sea) that connected the Ancient World.
a)
The Trail of Tears
b)
The Golden Road
c)
The Amazon Trail
d)
The Silk Road
42.
The _____________ dynasty thrived using an open-door policy toward foreigners and foreign empires.
a)
Yuan Dynasty
b)
Song Dynasty
c)
Shang Dynasty
d)
Xia Dynasty
43.
The ______________ dynasty returned back to a "closed-door" policy, to secure the empire and resist the Mongols - if they tried to come back.
a)
Yuan Dynasty
b)
Shang Dynasty
c)
Ming Dynasty
d)
Lee Dynasty
44.
________________ made it to China along the Silk Road from India.
a)
Hinduism
b)
Buddhism
c)
Christianity
d)
Judaism
45.
A smaller city or kingdom that pays tribute (or taxes, gifts, etc.,) to a larger, more powerful empire.
a)
Continent
b)
Territory
c)
Tributary
d)
Contingent
46.
True/False: Ideas, technology, and religions were also shared along the Silk Road - along with trade-goods.
a)
True
b)
False
47.
What was movable type?
a)
A printing method that used a large block of carved wood
b)
A printing method using stamps
c)
A printing method using leaves
d)
A printing method that used individual wood blocks for each Chinese character
48.
What is this?
a)
Yin Yang
b)
Tai Chi
c)
Feng Shui
d)
Wu Wei
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