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9th Grade Global: Unit 3

Total questions: 44

Worksheet time: 1hrs 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

1) The purpose of the The Great Wall of China, as originally constructed by the Qin Dynasty, was to...

a)

prevent immigration.

b)

prevent foreign invasion.

c)

show the greatness of the emperor

d)

divide the empire into rival states.

2.

Which ancient site is this?

A)B)C)D)

a)

The Pyramids

b)

The Parthenon

c)

The Colosseum

d)

The Great Wall

3.

The Han Dynasty of China contributed which invention to society that is still used today?

a)

paper

b)

stirrups

c)

steel plow

d)

typewriter

4.

Which religion spread by missionaries and pilgrims who traveled the Silk Road?

a)

Buddhism

b)

Christianity

c)

Hinduism

d)

Islam

5.

Which of these people would have had the GREATEST impact on the philosophy of government in the Han Dynasty?

A)B)C)D)

a)

Li Bo

b)

Confucius

c)

Empress Wu

d)

Wang Zhengjun

6.

How did the Silk Road contribute to the development of classical civilizations such as China, Persia, India, and Arabia?

a)

The Silk Road provided employment opportunities across many civilizations as it was being constructed.

b)

The Silk Road promoted a cultural exchange between China and the West and helped spread Chinese inventions.

c)

The Silk Road helped to strengthen military protection for these ancient civilizations by creating a network of walls.

d)

The Silk Road promoted travel for the masses among these civilizations. Men, women, and children began exploring the world.

7.
Which is NOT true about the Chinese Emperor Shi Huang Di?
a)
Named himself the First Emperor of China.
b)
Extended territory by using the crossbow.
c)
Believed in and practiced Confucianism.
d)
Constructed the Great Wall of China.
8.
Trade network that connected China through the Middle East and into the Roman Empire.
a)
Silk Road
b)
Columbian Exchange
c)
Trans-Siberian
d)
Triangular Trade
9.
Daoism is the belief that nature holds the key to happiness and harmony. What is the name of the man who created Daoism?
a)
Confucius
b)
Kong Fuzi
c)
Laozi
d)
Shi Huang Di
10.

Which Dynasty replaced the Qin Dynasty?

a)

Zhou

b)

Shang

c)

Han

d)

Sui

11.

The Zhou Dynasty fell during the Warring States Period (475-221BCE) because...

a)

The army was too small

b)

The central government was too weak

c)

The religious revolution changed peoples beliefs

d)

The silk trade collapsed

12.

Which Eastern philosophy believes that strict rule and harsh punishment are the only ways to keep society in order.

a)

Legalism

b)

Confucianism

c)

Daoism

d)

Buddhism

13.

Before leading the rebellion in victory over the Qin Dynasty and founding the Han Dynasty, Liu Bang was a...

a)

Noble Landowner

b)

Simple Peasant

c)

Skilled Metal Worker

d)

Educated Teacher

14.

Which dynasty adopted Confucian principles, allowing them to rule successfully for over 400 years?

a)

Zhou

b)

Han

c)

Qin

d)

Sui

15.

Despite the increase of trading, Agriculture was still the most important __________ activity.

a)

Religious

b)

Political

c)

Economic

d)

Social

16.

Which factor DID NOT lead to the collapse of the Han Dynasty?

a)

Over-expansion of territory/land

b)

Wealth gap increase between the rich and poor

c)

Invasion by northern tribes (Huns)

d)

Destruction of the Silk Road

17.

The Yellow River and Yangtze River were crucial sources of water, transportation, and trade in which civilization?

a)

Ancient China

b)

Ancient India

c)

Ancient Egypt

d)

Ancient Mesopotamia (Sumeria)

18.
(4) Why did the Chinese keep the silk-making process secret?
a)
to control the trade of silk
b)
to prevent silk ownership
c)
to preserve silk for special occasions
d)
to prevent phobia of worms from devaluing silk
19.
What ruler ended the period of the WARRING STATES after the fall of the ZHOU DYNASTY in 221 B.C.E.?
a)
Wu Ti
b)
Han Fei Zi
c)
Shi Huang Di
d)
The Han Dynasty
20.

Which religion spread throughout ancient China because it promised escape from suffering?

a)

Taoism

b)

Hinduism

c)

Buddhism

d)

Christianity

21.
A philosophy based on respect for elders and authority. 
a)
Daoism
b)
Legalism
c)
Confucianism
d)
Qin
22.
The responsibility children have to respect, obey, and care for their parents
a)
Dao
b)
ancestor
c)
ideograph
d)
filial piety
23.

Shi Huangdi was the founder of the ________ dynasty.

a)

Qin

b)

Han

c)

Zhou

d)

Ming

24.

What was the Warring States Era?

a)

when China and Japan were at war

b)

period after the Ming dynasty lost power

c)

time when several families in China fought over power

d)

when Hinduism was created

25.

What is true of Classical China?

a)

Cuneiform was made and used as a writing.

b)

Woodblock printing, paper, compass, and gunpowder were the four great inventions.

c)

Sailboats and wheels were invented.

d)

They were mound builders.

26.

What was true of the Silk Road?

a)

connected the Chinese culture with cultures of others in the Mediterranean region

b)

protected China from northern enemies

c)

made of silk

d)

only traded silk and porcelain

27.

A system of government employees selected for their skills and merit

a)

Trade System

b)

Honor System

c)

Spoils System

d)

Civil Service System

28.
The introduction of civil service exams for government service began during the
a)
Qin Dynasty
b)
Zhou Dynasty
c)
Shang Dynasty
d)
Han Dynasty
29.
A standardized system of weights and measures was introduced by the
a)
Qin Dynasty
b)
Zhou Dynasty
c)
Shang Dynasty
d)
Han Dynasty
30.

The use of "legalism" in the Qin Dynasty involved

a)

strict rules and harsh punishments

b)

converting the population to confucianism

c)

heavy taxation policies

d)

mandatory military service

31.
How did the creation of roads help the Maurya Empire?
a)
The roads promoted trade.
b)
The roads helped warriors fight
c)
The roads helped move farms
d)
The roads didn't help because potholes formed.
32.
Who was the Founder of the Mauryan Empire?
a)
Candragupta Maurya
b)
Maurya Beiber
c)
Taylor Swift Maurya
33.
Which of the following is true about Asoka?
a)
He remained a fierce warrior his entire life.
b)
He became a Buddhist and began helping everyone and spreading the religion.
c)
He conquered all the Mauryans.
d)
He conquered all the Guptas.
34.

The Gupta Empire is considered the "Golden Age" of ancient India PRIMARILY because it

B)C).D)

a)

was marked by achievements in science, mathematics, and the arts.

b)

established the role of Buddhism as the central religion of India.

c)

was the first Indian civilization to unite most of the subcontinent

d)

defeated the Romans in numerous battles over control of trade routes.

35.

During the Golden Age of India, which of the these were contributions to society?

a)

laws and politics

b)

sports and exercise

c)

mathematics and literature

d)

textiles and fashion design

36.

Ashoka the Great of the Mauyran Empire, attempted to rule his kingdom using which religious principles?

a)

Confucianism

b)

Buddhism

c)

Hinduism

d)

Daoism

37.
What Mauryan emperor converted to Buddhism and a belief in dharma and tried to make India a Buddhist country?
a)
 Chandragupta
b)
 Ashoka
38.
Which person was a famous trader on the Silk Road who brought the noodle back to Italy?
a)
Ferdinand Magellan
b)
Marco Polo
c)
Christopher Coulombs
d)
Admiral Zheng He
39.
What things on the Silk Road came from India?
a)
Spices, Jade, and Oil
b)
Iron, Silk, and Gunpowder
c)
Wool, Walnuts, and Glass
d)
Cotton, Perfume, and Gold
40.
Why did China build the Great Wall?
a)
To increase tourism
b)
To decrease stone stockpiles (too many rocks were piling up)
c)
To protect China from being invaded by Japan
d)
To protect traders from thieves and bandits
41.
What animals transported most of the goods along the Silk Road?
a)
Horses
b)
Camels
c)
Elephants
d)
Llamas in disguise
42.
Which person was a famous trader on the Silk Road who brought the noodle back to Italy?
a)
Ferdinand Magellan
b)
Marco Polo
c)
Christopher Coulombs
d)
Admiral Zheng He
43.
The 2 part legacy of the Silk Road: the spread of goods and ideas and the connected-ness of cultures.
a)
War and Peace
b)
Feast and Famine
c)
Cultural Diffusion and Globalizaiton
d)
Wet Monsoon and Dry Monsoon
44.
True or False? Most merchants travelled the entire length of the Silk Road.
a)
True
b)
False

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