WorksheetsWhat Was Ancient Civilization in Dynastic China Like?
Total questions: 43
Worksheet time: 22mins
The Chinese made travel safer for merchants traveling on the Silk Road in order to encourage trade by doing which of the following?
building it around the Taklamakan Desert
stationing guards at all sea ports
lengthening the Great Wall
regulating the transportation that could be used
In addition to silk, European traders traveled the Silk Road to trade for _________ from the Chinese.
carpets
tea
cotton
figs
European traders traveled the Silk Road to trade _________ in exchange for Chinese goods.
porcelain
bamboo
paper goods
horses
In ancient China, rice and ___________ were both grains that were grown.
rice
millet
potatoes
onions
Which products did China export on the Silk Road?
gold and silver
tea and spices
wool and cotton
glass and ivory
During the Han dynasty, what empire did China trade with through the Silk Road?
Mali
Phoenicia
Assyria
Rome
How did the Silk Road get its name?
from the clothes worn by traders on the road
from an animal that lived by the road
from a major product traded along the road
from the smooth texture of the road
What was the main purpose of the Silk Road?
to promote trade
to protect citizens
to help Chinese armies conquer other civilizations
to discourage foreigners from visiting China
During the Shang dynasty, the ancient Chinese settled in farming villages _____.
near the Himalayas
in the Kunlun Mountains
along the Huang He
along the Mongolian borders
In ancient China, which geographic feature served as a natural barrier to the east during the Shang dynasty?
the Pacific Ocean
the Tibetan Plateau
the Himalayas
the Huang He
Which of these names describes a desert that separated early China from other countries?
Himalaya
Taklimakan
Tian Shan
Pamir
How did natural barriers such as the Gobi Desert help ancient China?
They made it easier to farm.
They increased opportunities for trading goods.
They kept away invaders.
They allowed sharing of ideas with other peoples.
How did natural barriers such as the Himalayan Mountains hurt ancient China?
They provided resources like iron to aid enemy armies.
They made it difficult to trade across long distances.
They sheltered dangerous animals.
They caused destructive avalanches
Which natural barrier prevented contact between ancient China and other civilizations?
Himalayan Mountains
Sahara Desert
Nile River
Congo Basin
Use the map below to answer the question.
The Tibetan Plateau is located nearest which point on the map?
Point C
Point B
Point A
Point D
China is bordered to the east by which sea?
Bering Sea
Yellow Sea
Red Sea
Coral Sea
Which of these helped the Shang dynasty develop agriculture?
Coastal Location
River Flooding
Tropical Climate
Mountainous Land
In what type of environment did the Shang dynasty develop?
fertile valley
frozen tundra
rocky canyon
dense rainforest
Which geographic feature was extremely important to the prosperity of the Shang Dynasty?
The Tibetan Highlands
the Northeast Plain
the Bay of Hangzhou
the Huang He River
Early Chinese civilizations formed around which river?
Huang-He
Brahmaputra
Indus
Si
The Silk Road
was where merchants went to purchase silk to sell
was a shipping route on the Huang He
was a road paved of silk
was a trade route that linked China with the Middle East and Europe
The Silk Road was a network of trade routes extending from western China to where?
the Mediterranean Sea
northern Africa
eastern India
the Arabian Peninsula
The Huang-He river stretches from ______ in the west to the Pacific Ocean in the east.
Russia
Mongolia
Turkey
Afghanistan
The farming of millet, ______, rice, and barley crops provided the major sources of food for the early Chinese people.
corn
quinoa
potatoes
wheat
The advent of the Silk Road ended China’s isolation, bringing new ______ and cultural information.
territories
trade
governments
citizens
Part of the Himalayan Mountains, _____________ is the highest peak in the world.
Himalchuli
Nanga Parbat
Everest
Kanchenjunga
The North China Plain is located between the Yangtze River and which river?
Argun
Shangri La
Muling
Huang He
River floodwaters deposit ______ in China’s river valleys, creating fertile farmlands.
manure
silt
sand
iron
The different currencies used throughout China were replaced with a _______________ monetary system under the Qin Dynasty.
confusing
foreign
paper
standardized
The translation of __________ beliefs into Chinese by missionaries during the Han period was responsible for its spread.
Taoist
Jewish
Buddhist
Confucian
Qin Shi Huang united China and became its first _______.
priest
emperor
shah
warlord
How were the Han able to maintain their large empire?
They lowered taxes on the conquered regions of China to discourage rebellion.
They established an efficient system of taxes.
They allowed peasants to keep all their crops.
They decentralized the government to allow local bands to rule each region.
Which statement most accurately describes the origin of Chinese civilization during the Shang dynasty?
It began in the Taklamakan Desert.
It adopted religious beliefs from its neighbors.
It established the first organized Chinese state.
It developed a writing system.
Which statement best describes the Qin dynasty government?
Each district was governed by one official.
Government positions were awarded based on birth.
The empire was divided into 36 main units.
Government officials received low wages.
Which statement best describes how nobles were treated during the Qin dynasty?
They were consulted for advice.
They were considered to be religious figures.
Their land was bought by the government.
Their power was reduced.
Which of the following statements best describes the government of the Qin dynasty?
It was very strict.
It stopped fighting wars.
It did not allow trade.
It stopped all construction.
Which of the following happened as the Qin dynasty was being established?
The Qin leader developed the Mandate of Heaven.
The Qin leader opened the Silk Road.
The Qin leader declared himself the First Emperor of China.
The Qin leader worked to stop the flooding of the Yellow River.
Which of the following best describes how the Qin dynasty leaders gained control of China?
They defeated six other Chinese states in battle.
They were chosen to govern by the people of China.
They fought against the leaders of the Han dynasty.
They were appointed by rulers of the previous dynasty.
Which of the following best describes a result of legalism in the Qin dynasty?
The emperor spread religious beliefs throughout his empire.
People protected neighbors who broke the law.
People interpreted the law differently than the rulers.
The army became extremely strong.
Which of the following was a military achievement of the Qin dynasty?
expanding the empire by conquering additional territory
making peace with the steppe nomads by giving them territory
defeating rebel groups after the first Qin emperor died
maintaining control over China for more than 100 years
Under the Qin dynasty, the military was strengthened by which of the following?
the growth of the ruling class
the building of a terra cotta army
the construction of roads
the development of Taoism
Which of the following statements is true about the Qin dynasty?
It created the first Chinese form of money.
It put in place a single system of measurement.
It built a single canal for irrigation and travel.
It established the first Chinese writing system.
Which type of military equipment was used during the Shang dynasty?
gunpowder
iron sword
bronze spear
cannon
