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Ancient China

Total questions: 26

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What are the 4 Chinese Dynasties we have learned about? Check all that apply!

a)

Shang

b)

Zhou

c)

Ming

d)

Qin

e)

Han

2.

Wu, the Zhou King, claimed the Mandate of Heaven in 1122 BC.. What did he tell the Chinese people the Shang king did NOT have?

a)

religions

b)

Great Wall of China

c)

virtues

d)

Zhou

3.

What exactly is the Mandate of Heaven?

a)

The right to vote

b)

monarchy

c)

Knock Knock Knockin' on Heaven's Door

d)

The right to rule given to the Chinese from the Gods

4.

What is the definition of “public works”?

a)

Structures built by God

b)

Structures built by the government for everyone’s use

c)

Structures built by Mr. Baker

d)

Working out in the public for all to see

5.

What is a present day example of "public works"? Check all that apply

a)

Public libraries

b)

highways

c)

government buildings

d)

animals

e)

Front porches

6.

Confucius believed that a good society was like a ___________ in which all members know their place and their responsibilities.

a)

house

b)

school

c)

virtues

d)

family

7.

Legalism was a type of government that made people obey out of ________ not respect

a)

loyalty

b)

fear

c)

fun

d)

love

8.

Who was Shi Huangdi?

a)

Emperor of the Qin

b)

Emperor of the Han

c)

Emperor of the Shang

d)

Emperor of the Zhou

9.

This structure was over 5,000 miles long and protected China from outside invaders

a)

Great Mountain of Webster

b)

Nile River

c)

pyramids

d)

Great Wall of China

10.

Which emperor created Legalism? (He was a very harsh and cruel ruler)

a)

Han Gao Zu

b)

Wu Di

c)

Confucius

d)

Shi Huangdi

11.

The Great Wall of China was called the "wall of tears" because

a)

A lot of people cried while building it

b)

It rained a lot while building it

c)

A lot of people died while building it

d)

Crying is good for the soul

12.

A bureaucracy is a _____________

a)

a really long word

b)

a type of government

c)

a network of cell phones

d)

network of government appointed officials

13.

What does Han Gao Zu stand for?

a)

Great lover of HAM

b)

Great Founder of the Han

c)

Great Founder of the Zoo

d)

Great Founder of Qin

14.

Who was Wu Di? When did he begin his rule? What was he known for? And what does PAX SINICA stand for? Check all that apply

a)

Chinese Peace

b)

He bought peace to China. Helped China expand by traveling along the Silk Road

c)

An Egyptian Pharaoh

d)

140 BC

e)

A Han ruler/emperor

15.

Why did Wu Di create the civil service test?

a)

He wanted the most qualified people to work for the government.

b)

He liked writing

c)

He didn't have a reason

d)

Just because

16.

___________________________ was a major trade route stretching over 5,000 miles from China to Europe. It is important because it allowed China to connect and trade with other parts of the world.

a)

Panama Canal

b)

New Road

c)

Highway 140

d)

Silk Road

17.

This dynasty was the longest lasting dynasty of China. Invented things like the cross bow and iron weapons. Confucius was during this time.

a)

Han

b)

Qin

c)

Zhou

d)

Shang

18.

Great Wall was built during this dynasty. Harshly ruled (Legalism). China became unified. Shi Huangdi was the ruler.

a)

Han

b)

Shang

c)

Zhou

d)

Qin

19.

Paper, wheelbarrow, and seismograph were invented during this dynasty. Han Gao Zu and Wu Di ruled during this time. Daoism was created.

a)

Qin

b)

Han

c)

Zhou

d)

Shang

20.

A religion and philosophy that believes the key to long life and happiness is to accept life as it is.

a)

Buddhism

b)

Christianity

c)

Judaism

d)

Daoism

21.

The ideas of the Chinese philosopher Confucius which became a guide for the way people lived.

a)

Daoism

b)

Confucianism

c)

Buddhism

d)

Hinduism

22.

Chinese teachings that people obey out of fear not respect.

a)

monarchy

b)

Daoism

c)

Confucianism

d)

Legalism

23.

Animal bones used by the Shang kings to speak to their ancestors.

a)

oracle bones

b)

psychics

c)

knee bone

d)

leg bone

24.

Being obedient and devoted to one’s parents and elders.

a)

filling up a pepsi

b)

lawlessness

c)

filial piety

d)

Daoism

25.

Click 4 of the Chinese CONTRIBUTIONS that we still see or use today

a)

Plow

b)

Iron Weapons

c)

Paper

d)

Wheelbarrow

e)

Judaism

26.

Click 4 more Chinese contributions that we still see or use today

a)

Great Wall of China

b)

Confucianism

c)

Pyramids

d)

Daoism

e)

Seismorgraph