WorksheetsChina - WH1 VA SOL
Total questions: 31
Worksheet time: 16mins
Based on the map, which of the following statements is not true?
The African continent had several trading centers.
Han China and the Roman Empire had both direct and indirect trade relations.
China was connected to almost all of the Eurasian territory through its trade networks.
The routes on the map are mostly land based.
What civilization rose between 2100 and 1000 BCE (in yellow)?
Indus River Valley
Mesopotamia
Nile River Valley
Huang He River Valley
How did the geographic features shown on the map affect China?
They made governing easier.
They opened up trade opportunities.
They made China more isolated.
They provided natural resources to use.
Identify the way that China's geographic features affected its early civilizations.
Increased natural resources
Isolated the people
Supported state rule
Opened up trade routes
Which geographic feature did NOT contribute to China's isolation from the rest of the world?
Himalaya Mountains
Pacific Ocean
Gobi Desert
Huang He River
What was a major accomplishment of the Chinese civil service system?
Middle-class citizens were no longer able to gain government positions.
Exams were no longer required to gain government positions.
Government officials were given positions based upon merit.
Government officials inherited their positions.
Which religious symbol represents opposites for Confucianism and Taoism?
I
II
III
IV
Which of the following is a belief within Taoism?
Worshiping ancestors
Achieving harmony with nature
Following a code of politeness
Respecting elders
Which world religion spread from India to China through the teachings of early missionaries?
Christianity
Buddhism
Hinduism
Islam
All of the following are ideas of Confucius EXCEPT —
respect for your elders
family relationships are important
social order is best achieved through less education
rulers should set a good example for their subjects
Which civilization contributed silk, paper, and porcelain to the world?
Persian
Chinese
Egyptian
Indian
Which best describes how the Mandate of Heaven empowered the emperor?
Submitted him to religious advising by priests
Strengthened his army
Conquered other empires
Made him a just ruler of the people
Which belief system is best described by this list?
Confucianism
Hinduism
Taoism
Buddhism
Which is the best example of a belief a follower of Confucianism would hold?
The way one treats any living being will be the same way he will be treated.
There is a balance between good and evil that guides the universe.
People are generally bad and must be controlled and monitored by a force.
It is important to return to ethics and morals to handle life.
Which of the following did NOT impact the culture of the country labeled on the map?
Buddhism
Hinduism
Taoism
Confucianism
What was the purpose of the Great Wall?
To provide protection from invaders
To build a temple for the Chinese people
To create a trade route between the Aryans and China
To establish boundaries for the Chinese civilization
Which group was highly regarded within the hierarchy of many Southeast Asian cultures?
Wealthy families that inherited their fortunes
Artisans and their apprentices
Scholars and priests
Merchants who traveled and traded within cities and routes
Which teachings would be considered a part of Taoism as taught by founder Lao Tzu?
Goodness must be acquired
People are basically good and rule by example
Man is basically evil and needs strict laws
Harmony with nature is the best way to live
Which concept is part of Taoism and Confucianism?
Humility
Ancestor Worship
Belief in human goodness
Yin and Yang
Which of the following emphasized education in classical China?
Taoism
Confucianism
Hinduism
Buddhism
Which of the following is part of the belief of Taoism?
People are good, not bad
Ancestor worship
Humility
Code of politeness
Humility, simple life, and harmony with nature are all part of —
Buddhism
Hinduism
Confucianism
Taoism
Which of the following best completes the shaded part of the diagram?
A strong emphasis is placed on quality education.
People are taught to respect their elders.
The Yin and Yang symbol is used to represent opposites
People and nature exist harmoniously
What was the major trade route that linked China to the west?
The Han Route
The Silk Road
The Royal Road
The Great Wall
Which of the following best describes the idea of the Mandate of Heaven?
The laws that allowed religious toleration
The fair ruling of a dynasty with blessings by the gods of the heavens
The period of time of strict enforcement of Confucianism
The right of the Han dynasty to rule for a period of time
Which river was most important to classical China?
Indus River
Tigris RIver
Nile RIver
Huang He Rover
Which civilization's leaders claimed to rule under the Mandate of Heaven?
Persian
Indian
Chinese
Indian
Which structure was constructed by Qin Shi Huangdi?
Great Ziggurat of Ur
Great Pyramid
Parthenon
Great Wall
Which major contribution of the Chinese culture is still used in government today?
Civil service exam
Code of politeness
The Analects
Checks and balances
All of the following were contributions made by classical China EXCEPT —
paper
bronze
porcelain
silk
Ruling families in classical China were known as
royalties
dynasties
monarchies
kingdoms
