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WorksheetsAncient Imperial China
Total questions: 24
Worksheet time: 13mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What is the ancient Chinese building project that would last for several dynasties and was built to keep northern invaders out?
a)
Great Wall
b)
Grand Canal
c)
Dams
d)
Irrigation Systems
2.
The Silk Road was important because it made possible the exchange of goods between
a)
China and the Roman Empire
b)
Korea and Japan
c)
Egypt and Greece
d)
Siberia and the Ottoman Empire
3.
The Great Wall of China was built to
a)
Protect against raids and invasions by nomads from the North
b)
Separate warring kingdoms in China
c)
Keep slaves and prisoners from escaping
d)
All of the above
4.
Which ancient trade route brought cloth, porcelain, salt, and other goods from China to the West?
a)
Silk Road
b)
Great Wall
c)
Amber Road
d)
Steel Road
5.
According to Confucius, rulers had a duty to
a)
ask everybody's opinion.
b)
set a good example.
c)
treat all people equally
d)
expand their empire
6.
Which philosophy did not originate in China?
a)
Buddhism
b)
Legalism
c)
Confucianism
d)
Daoism
7.
Suppose four Chinese emperors are in the same dynasty. Which statement must be true about them?
a)
They use the same style of government.
b)
They belong to the same political party.
c)
They were born in the same region.
d)
They are from the same family.
8.
This philosophy focuses on respect, knowing ones place in society, education and following rules.
a)
Legalism
b)
Buddhism
c)
Confucianism
d)
Daoism
9.
This philosophy was started by Laozi. It focuses on a balance of all things and has a deep reverence for nature.
a)
Buddhism
b)
Confucianism
c)
Daoism
d)
Legalsim
10.
The emperor was believed to have a "mandate from heaven", this means...
a)
the emperor was believed to be given permission to rule from God
b)
that anyone who followed him would go to heaven
c)
that the emperor was believed to possess magical powers
d)
that the emperor could grant people the power to go to heaven after they died
11.
Which of the following is the main reason for the cultural diffusion of Buddhism:
a)
Conquest
b)
Trade
c)
Migration
d)
None of the above
12.
Confucius believed in the worship and the following of the teachings of who would guide you on a proper path?
a)
Teachers
b)
Coach Akers
c)
Ancestors
d)
Gods
13.
Which Chinese contribution led to the invention of moveable type and printed currency?
a)
Paper Making
b)
Silk Manufacturing
c)
Iron Plow
d)
Steel
14.
Which of the following contributions to horsemanship are known to have come from ancient China?
a)
Blinders
b)
Saddles
c)
Horseshoes
d)
Stirrups
15.
As a result of China's isolationist policies, which of the following was expanded in order to prevent other nations from invading Chinese territory?
a)
The Great Wall
b)
The Silk Road
c)
The Taj Mahal
d)
The Forbidden City
16.
Mongols were known for
a)
improving rice crops.
b)
their nature poetry.
c)
being fierce warriors.
d)
inventing the printing press.
17.
Which of the following are Chinese inventions?
a)
papyrus, pyramids, hieroglyphics
b)
ziggurats, iron weapons, sundial
c)
algebra, numbers 1 to 9, symbol “0”
d)
gunpowder, paper currency, silk
18.
True or False:
Qin Shi Huangdi was the first emperor in Ancient China
Qin Shi Huangdi was the first emperor in Ancient China
a)
True
b)
False
19.
What dynasty did Shi Haungdi rule over?
a)
Shang
b)
Shou
c)
Qin
d)
Han
20.
With what type of government system did he rule?
a)
Daoism
b)
Confuscianism
c)
Democracy
d)
Legalism
21.
What caused the death of workers on the Great Wall of China?
a)
Weather and Injuries
b)
Hunger and Disease
c)
Fatigue and Weather
d)
Hunger, Disease, Fatigue, Weather, Injuries
22.
Qin Shi Huangdi believed all people should be educated.
a)
True
b)
False
23.
What did legalism include?
a)
Strict rules, harsh consequences, lack of educational services
b)
The belief and following of the Confuscious
c)
Strict rules with few consequences and education for the rich
d)
The belief and following of the Dao, known as "The Way"
24.
What teaching went against legalism?
a)
All these answers are correct.
b)
Taoism
c)
Buddhism
d)
Confucius
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