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WorksheetsAncient China Test Review
Total questions: 135
Worksheet time: 1hrs 8mins
Ancient Chinese history is usually divided by ________.
periods of flood and drought
Mongol invasions
the periods before and after the Great Wall was built
dynasties
The Silk Road was ________.
an ancient religious song that was sung at the Great Wall
the path that the Great Wall eventually followed
the route that connected China to Greece and Rome, allowing goods and knowledge to spread
a 3,000 mile-long waterway where many ancient Chinese built their homes
In the Chinese creation myth, which of the following does Pan Gu do?
He breaks out of an egg.
He falls to the earth like a star.
He grows out of the earth like a tree.
He explodes like a firework.
During the Shang Dynasty, the Chinese people were ________.
always at war with Mongols and other invaders
making the transition from farming to city life
nomadic people living in different tribes
sophisticated world travelers
Meditation and nature are important concepts in ________.
Legalism
the teachings of Confucius
Taoism
the Qin Dynasty
According to the Mandate of Heaven, what happened if a king was bad?
He was turned into stone.
He lost his right to rule.
He couldn't enter heaven.
He was buried alive.
Which dynasty started the Great Wall?
Zhou
Shang
Qin
Ming
Peking and Beijing are ________.
famous rulers of the Han Dynasty
the cities that mark the ends of the Great Wall
two types of jade dragon bowls first made during the Shang Dynasty
two ways to pronounce the name of the same city in China
Honoring your parents is a very important concept in ________.
Legalism
the teachings of Confucius
Taoism
the Qin Dynasty
During which dynasty were bronze tools and jade bowls used?
Zhou
Shang
Qin
Tao
Which of these is closest in length to the Great Wall of China?
The coastline of the state of California
The street your school is on
The border between the U.S. and Canada
The border between Massachusetts and Rhode Island
What can you conclude from the fact that the Great Wall is still standing today?
China has never been successfully invaded
The wall still serves an important strategic purpose
There are still many nomadic tribes north of the Great Wall
It's still an important symbol of Chinese culture
What is the main characteristic of a nomadic tribe?
A dependence on agriculture
A lack of permanent towns and villages
A warlike nature
An advanced social structure
Why was the Great Wall built so high?
To prevent enemy armies from seeing what was on the other side
To prevent horses from getting over it
To prevent attacks with arrows and spears
To prevent individual people from climbing it
What is a dynasty? Choose the best answer.
A succession of rulers from a single family
A warlike nomadic tribe
Another word for "empire"
A system of government similar to democracy
Place the following events in sequence: A) Construction on the Great Wall begins; B) The Manchus invade China; C) The Ming Dynasty
C,A,B
B,A,C
A,B,C
A,C,B
In the sentence "The Manchus breached the Great Wall," what does "breached" mean?
Climbed
Made it through
Destroyed
Built
What could you do if you encountered a pass in the Great Wall?
Walk through it
Climb over it
Go underneath it
Walk around it
What was one result of the Manchu takeover of China?
Fortifications on the Great Wall were strengthened
Construction on the Great Wall ended
A long war began over who would control the Great Wall
Some portions of the Great Wall were destroyed
About how long ago did construction begin on the Great Wall?
2,300 years ago
23,000 years ago
230 years ago
12,300 years ago
Which word best describes the scope of the Silk Road?
Interminable
Intergalatic
Intercontinental
Interstate
Which of the following contributed most to the completion of the overland Silk Routes?
The growth of powerful empires in Europe and Asia
Trade between small, neighboring tribes
China's hunger for foreign goods
Competition from the maritime Silk Routes
The Silk Road was named retroactively, in the 19th century. What does "retroactive" mean?
Applying to something in the past
Having to do with trade
Arbitrary or random
Referring to foreign cultures
Historical records show that silk appeared in Rome in the 1st century B.C.E. This is ________ evidence that the Silk Routes were completed around that time.
controversial
indirect
indisputable
scientific
Where would you be most likely to find a city along the Silk Road?
In the middle of the desert
On top of a high mountain
On a remote island
On the bank of a river
Which of the following examples provides the best analogy for the movement of goods along the Silk Road?
A waiter bringing food to a diner
An electrical signal moving down a wire
A mail carrier delivering a package to a home
A runner passing a baton in a relay race
What kind of effect did the Mongol Empire have on the overland Silk Road?
Destructive
Incidental
Minor
Stabilizing
Place these empires in chronological order: A) Macedonian (Alexander the Great); B) Mongol; C) Han Dynasty
A,C,B
B,C,A
B,A,C
A,B,C
Which of the following statements is an opinion?
The Silk Road had a significant impact on the history of Asia and Europe.
The Silk Road greatly benefited the civilizations it connected.
The overland Silk Road fell into disuse with the breakup of the Mongol Empire.
Traffic along the maritime Silk Road eventually eclipsed traffic along the overland route.
Which of these famous structures owes its existence at least partially to the Silk Road?
How did Venice differ from most European cities in the Middle Ages?
It was on the eastern end of the Silk Road
It had a large population of Chinese immigrants
It was a center of international commerce
It used paper money to buy and sell goods
Niccolo and Maffeo Polo first traveled to China because they were:
Curious about other cultures
Fearful of foreign invaders in Venice
Lost of the Silk Road
Eager to conquer new lands
What did Kublai Khan hope to learn from the Polos?
Advanced technology, such as indoor heating
How to establish democratic rule
Details of European values and beliefs
The safest route across the Silk Road
Why was The Travels of Marco Polo so popular in Europe?
It was co-written by a famous and respected author
It was filled with action and adventure
It described many technological innovations
It was the first history book about China
The Travels of Marco Polo combines which two literary genres?
Biography and comic book
Poetry and fairytale
Nonfiction narrative and novel
Encyclopedia and science-fiction tale
Christians living under Kublai Khan's rule were:
Required to pay higher taxes
Free to practice their religion
Respected more than Buddhists
Deported from the Mongol empire
What can you infer about 13th century Europe?
It relied primarily on an agrarian economy
It had better roads than the Mongol Empire
It's kingdoms were smaller than Kublai Khan's
It was dependent on the Silk Road for food
Polo's absence from Mongol historical records might be cited by a ________ of The Travels of Marco Polo.
fan
publisher
character
skeptic
What contributed to the abandonment of the Silk Road as a trade route?
The death of Marco Polo
The discovery of America
Instability in the Mongol Empire
The creation of a more direct path of China
What goal did Christopher Columbus and Marco Polo share?
Travel to Asia
Navigate the Silk Road
Meet Kublai Khan
Cross the Atlantic Ocean
What was the main purpose of the Great Wall of China?
To prevent flooding
To keep Mongols out
To keep Koreans out
To trade goods
Which of the following best completes the analogy? Umbrella : Qin :: Gun Powder : ______________________
Xia
Qing
Song
Han
Which Mongol ruler defeated the Song Dynasty?
Marco Polo
Genghis Khan
Cai Lun
Kublai Khan
Explorers from which European nation arrived in China during the Ming Dynasty?
Spain
Italy
Portugal
England
The creation of cast iron led to which invention?
Plough
Cannon
Gun Powder
Movable type
Which conflict led to China’s division for several hundred years?
Xinhai Revolution
Warring States
Battle of Red Cliffs
Mongol Invasion
Which European traveled to China and shared tales about his findings?
Genghis Khan
Marco Polo
Kublai Khan
Cai Lun
What was the purpose of the Chinese Census taken in 2 AD?
To unite China
To build an armyu
To determine China's population
To explore neighboring territories
Why was Emperor Qin buried with the Terra Cotta Army?
To protect him in the afterflife
To protect him from foreign invaders
To protect him from tomb raiders
To support him in his transition to the afterlife
What was the main purpose of the Silk Road?
To travel across Asia
To trade across Asia
To produce silk
To invent silk
Which religion was introduced in China in the year 250?
Islam
Christianity
Buddhism
Judaism
Which common object was invented during the Qin Dynasty?
Compass
Plough
Movable type
Umbrella
How did ancient China’s geography mainly impact their culture and civilization?
Natural resources made them much more advanced than other cultures of the time.
Natural barriers isolated them from other ancient civilizations.
The people in ancient China were forced to adapt to the harsh climate.
Rivers made it easy to travel to other ancient civilizations to trade.
Why was the Taklamakan Desert mainly known as the “Sea of Death?”
It was very cold there.
It is full of poisonous snakes and extreme temperatures.
Many traders died there while traveling along the Silk Road.
The temperature was extremely hot all the time.
How did the Himalayan Mountains impact the Yangtze and Yellow Rivers?
The mountains blocked storms from the rivers.
The mountains provided fertile soil for the rivers.
The melting snow from the mountains created headwaters for both rivers.
The mountains provided structural support for the rivers.
Why is the Yellow River also known as “China’s Sorrow?”
There have been many devastating floods on its banks.
Many ancient Chinese were killed by the Mongols there.
Many ancient Chinese were killed in a major battle there.
Many people drowned in the river.
Which product came from east and went to the west?
Gold
Grapes
Horses
Paper
Which of the following was NOT a danger encountered by tradesmen on the Silk Road?
Extreme temperatures
Difficult mountains
Roman soldiers
Bandits
Which event sparked the Age of Discovery, according to the passage?
The closing of the Silk Road by the Ottoman Empire
The takeover of Constantinople by the Roman Empire
The desire of kings and queens to gain land
The invention of the rudder
Which statement is NOT true about the Silk Road?
Part of the Great Wall of China helped protect tradesmen on the Silk Road
All tradesmen on the Silk Road made the entire 4000 mile journey each way
Tradesmen traveled in caravans with guards for protection from bandits
The Silk Road connected major civilizations during ancient times
Which of the following is NOT an accurate statement about the Great Wall of China?
It has been named as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
It is easily seen from the moon, according to NASA.
It is over 5,000 miles in length.
It was built to keep out foreign invaders.
Which of the following is a true statement about the building of the Great Wall of China?
It was only built by captured slaves.
It was originally built with bricks.
Many people were killed while building the Great Wall.
The wall was only built during the Qin Dynasty.
With which statement would the author mostly agree?
The Great Wall of China should not be a Wonder of the World since it is crumbling.
The Great Wall of China was effective at keeping enemies out of China.
The Great Wall of China is an amazing engineering feat from ancient China.
The Great Wall of China can easily be seen from outer space.
Why was the Beijing palace mainly named the “Forbidden City?”
It was heavily guarded.
One could only visit the palace if invited.
Only the Chinese Emperor lived in there.
It had a moat around the entire city.
Why did all buildings face south in the Forbidden City?
It was not facing the sun.
It faced the sun.
It was symbolic for holiness.
It faced cold winds.
“The last emperor of China, Puyi, lived in the Forbidden City for twelve years after forced to abdicate the throne in 1912.” What is the best meaning of abdicating, as used in the previous quote?
To neglect a responsibility
To give up a position of high power
To be kicked out
To employ
What was the main purpose of the Terracotta Army?
To scare away tomb raiders
To protect Emperor Qin in the afterlife
To protect Emperor Qin’s palace
To scare enemies of the Chinese
Which of the following best completes the analogy? 520 : _____________ :: 8,000 : soldiers
Calvary horses
Horses
Chariots
Spies
Which of the following happened first?
Emperor Qin died
The terracotta soldiers were customized
Parts of the terracotta soldiers were formed in molds
The terracotta soldiers were put into pits
Which of the following is NOT true about the Terracotta Army?
All the soldiers looked the same
It was not discovered until 1974
It only contained soldiers
It was constructed for Emperor Qin
Which of the following does NOT accurately describe farmers in ancient China?
They did not own the land on which they worked.
They had a lot of leisure time when they were not working.
Most people in ancient China worked as farmers.
Farmers were often required to also work for the government.
Which of the following is an accurate statement about boys and girls in ancient China?
They were allowed to chose their future spouse.
Boys had it much harder than girls since they were the head of the house.
Girls had it much easier than boys because they did not have to attend school.
Both girls and boys were expected to respect their elders.
Short hair was popular in ancient China
True
False
Peasants usually wore clothes made from hemp.
True
False
Cotton was introduced to the Chinese by Europeans.
True
False
Small feet were seen as beautiful in ancient China.
True
False
Wealthy Chinese wore clothes made of silk.
True
False
Long beards were common in ancient China.
True
False
Only the emperor was allowed to wear yellow.
True
False
Black was typically worn for mourning in ancient China.
True
False
Why was cotton preferred by the ancient Chinese over hemp?
It was softer, cheaper, and warmer.
It made them of a higher status.
It was expensive and showed their status.
It was more luxurious.
Why did ancient Chinese monks mainly shave their heads?
It showed their status.
It showed their power.
It showed they did not value appearance.
It showed their resistance against other religions.
Which of the following completes the analogy? Red : _______________ :: Black : Poor
Mourning
Death
Power
Joy
Founder was born in Nepal, south of China.
Taoism
Confucianism
Buddhism
Legalism
Believes in the idea of Yin and Yang- balance.
Taoism
Confucianism
Buddhism
Legalism
Believed in Karma.
Taoism
Confucianism
Buddhism
Legalism
Believes in the way and a universal force.
Taoism
Confucianism
Buddhism
Legalism
Created by a teacher who promoted respect for your parents.
Taosim
Confucianism
Buddhism
Legalism
Believe a “rebirth” on oneself
Taosim
Confucianism
Buddhism
Legalism
Goal is to achieve Enlightenment
Taoism
Confucianism
Buddhism
Legalism
Which of the following best completes the analogy? Siddhartha Gautama : Buddhism : _____________________ : Confucianism
Kongzhi
Lao-Tzu
Karma
Zhou
Which practice was invented by a Taoist to improve the physical and mental state of a person?
Meditation
Tai-Chi
Enlightenment
Eightfold Path
What prompted Confucius to begin his teachings?
He disagreed with Taoism.
He disagreed with Siddhartha Gautama.
He saw the Chinese were becoming selfish.
He saw the Chinese Dynasty was coming to an end.
What was the relationship between Fu Xi and Nuwa?
They were husband and wife.
They were brother and sister.
They were the god and goddess of agriculture
They defeated Nian.
According to Chinese mythology, how did the Chinese defeat Nian?
They trapped trapped him in a cave.
They killed him with a sword.
They scared him away with firecrackers.
A dragon killed him.
In Chinese culture, what were dragons thought to control?
The weather
The Emperor
The Moon
The Sun
Who is thought to have separated the earth and sky?
The Yellow Emperor
Nian
The Dragon
Pangu
Which of the following was NOT invented by Shennong?
Plow
Axe
Hoe
Human
What were yin and yang?
The creators of humans
The first emperors
The light and dark
The first Chinese
The Spring Festival is similar to Valentine’s Day
True
False
The Winter Solstice honors the year’s shortest day.
True
False
The Night of the Sevens Festival celebrates lovers.
True
False
Many ancient Chinese festivals are still celebrated.
True
False
The Double Ninth Festival honors a good harvest.
True
False
The Spring Festival celebrates the victory over Nian.
True
False
The Moon Festival celebrates the winter solstice.
True
False
Ancestors are honored during the Qingming Festival.
True
False
Which of the Chinese festivals was the most important?
The Moon Festival
The Chinese New Year
The Qingming Festival
The Winter Solstice Festival
When is the Lantern Festival celebrated?
The last day of the Spring Festival
The first day of the Spring Festival
The shortest day of the year
The ninth day of the ninth lunar moon
Which of the following best completes the analogy? Qingming Festival : Honor Ancestors :: Moon Festival : _________________________
Celebrate love
Clean tombs
Celebrate harvest
Honor dragons
Which of the following is not a tradition during the Dragon Boat Festival?
Eat dumplings
Dragon boat races
Wear perfume
Pray for a good husband
Which of the following best completes the analogy? 2001 : Snake :: 2009 : ____________________
Rat
Tiger
Ox
Rooster
Which of the following is NOT a typical personality trait of someone born the year of the horse, according to the chart?
Likes to travel
Attractive
Popular
Creative
According to superstition, what happens when it is your zodiac year?
You will have good luck.
You will have bad luck.
You will get a special treat.
You will encounter good fortune.
How was the order of the zodiac animals determined?
The emperor chose his twelve favorite animals.
The emperor chose twelve animals from a list of twenty.
A race was held and the first twelve animals were chosen.
They were chosen randomly from a book.
Which two zodiac animals get along well?
Rabbits and pigs
Snakes and pigs
Roosters and rabbits
Ox and sheep
How many years are in a cycle when the Chinese zodiac calendar is combined with the elements too?
12
24
30
60
Which of the following is NOT an element used on the Chinese calendar?
Water
Fire
Air
Earth
Which zodiac animal has the personality traits of honest, neat, practical, and proud?
Rat
Rooster
Snake
Horse
Which of the following best completes the analogy? Jiju : Polo :: Chuiwan : ________________________
Soccer
Football
Baseball
Golf
Which form of Chinese entertainment was developed during the Tang Dynasty?
Playing cards
Board games
Opera
Chuiwan
When were ancient Chinese allowed to participate in entertainment?
On weekends
At night
During festivals
Anytime
Which color was frequently used at weddings in ancient China?
Black
White
Red
Yellow
What color was only the emperor allowed to wear in ancient China?
Black
White
Red
Yellow
Which of the following best completes the analogy? 4 : Not Desired :: ______ : Desired
6
3
8
7
Which of the following best completes the analogy? Blue : _________________ :: Brown : Industrious
Immortality
Death
Happiness
Growth
Which number is mostly associated with dragons?
4
6
9
14
Which of the following does NOT describe the Chinese Dynasties?
A family ruled for an extended period of time
Power was passed down, usually from father to son
The Chinese believed the Mandate of Heaven gave dynasties power
There were four main dynasties throughout ancient China
Why do some historians debate whether the Xia Dynasty was China’s first?
There is no archaeological evidence of its existence.
The Shang were more civilized than the Xia.
They did not have an emperor.
They did not rule very long.
Which of the following completes the analogy? Qin : Great Wall :: Ming : ________________
Paper
Porcelain
Forbidden City
Movable Type
How were fireworks used during the Tang Dynasty?
Used in warfare
To ward off evil spirits
To celebrate holidays
To entertain people
Which two religions were introduced during the Zhou Dynasty?
Buddhism and Confucianism
Confucianism and Christianity
Taoism and Confucianism
Taoism and Buddhism
What was the original purpose of kites?
An entertaining activity
To signal warnings
To signal celebrations
To signal winners
Which Chinese invention is the most important to the military?
Wheelbarrow
Kite
Compass
Gunpowder
Which two Chinese inventions were most important to navigation?
Rudder and Kite
Kite and Compass
Compass and Gunpowder
Rudder and Compass
