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WorksheetsAncient China
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 11mins
What are TRUE facts about the Silk Road? (choose all that apply)
It was an ancient trade route.
It was a system of caravan tracts that connected ancient China to civilizations to the west.
It enabled the exchange of valuable goods as well as cultural ideas.
Was established in the Han dynasty
What protected merchants while traveling on the Silk Road?
The Himalayas
The Gobi Desert
The Great Wall of China
The Taklamakan Desert
What is the name of someone who trades?
animal
merchant
ruler
farmer
What is a different name for the Yellow River?
Huang He
He Huang
Yangtze
Chang
What ocean lies to the east of China?
Pacific
Atlantic
East China Sea
Yellow Sea
How did the mountain ranges and deserts of China affect the civilizations there? (choose all that apply)
They allowed for protection from invaders.
Helped people to trade.
Isolated the people of China from other people in different conutries.
Served as a good way to communicate with other countries.
What is Legalism?
Religion/Way of life that has been around for about 2,000 years and is still a philosophy people in China follow. It has basic beliefs such as respect your parents, be polite, and be empathetic.
Philosophy that believed humans were naturally selfish and believed people would only behave if forced. This resulted in strict laws about how to behave and harsh punishments for those who didn't follow the rules.
A religion developed during the Zhou Dynasty by Laozi. Taoists believe in a strong reality, life lead by morals, longevity, and a disciplined diet.
Who is the founder of Taoism/Daoism?
Laozi
Confucius
Siddhartha Gautama
The founder is unknown.
The name of Confucianism writings.
Cuneiform
Papyrus
Analects
Book of Religion
Which dynasty lated only 14 years but was still able to grow the size of their kingdom?
Shang
Han
Zhou
Qin
Which was the first dynasty?
Shang
Han
Zhou
Qin
Which was the longest dynasty?
Shang
Han
Zhou
Qin
Which dynasty formed a strong centralized government with many competent leaders?
Shang
Han
Zhou
Qin
