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WorksheetsAncient China Lesson 1
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 12mins
Which number correctly identifies the Plateau of Tibet?
Number 1
Number 2
Number 3
Number 4
Which number identifies the Gobi Desert?
Number 1
Number 2
Number 3
Number 4
Why would a king in ancent China use what is picture in the image below?
To leave a record of their accomplishments
To have the gods and ancestors answer a question
To practice a new form of writing
To keep records of transactions
In which two ways did this person's teachings maintain order in China?
By examining the persons suffering in life
By stressing family and community above self
By punishing those who break the laws
By completing your duties to society well and being polite
Which two rivers were important to the development of ancient China?
The Chang Jiang or Yangtze
The Brahmaputra
The Nile
The Huang He or Yellow
Why was the Huang He River called "The River of Sorrow?"
The farmers couldn't grow crops around the river
The river often dried up
Lots of flooding caused mass destruction and death
Lots of raiders plundered caravans along the river
What natural barrier separates China from India?
The Gobi Desert
The sea of Japan
The Bering Strait
The Himilaya Mountains
Around which geographic feature did China's first ancient civilization develop?
Huang He or Yellow River
The Gobi Desert
The Plateau of Tibet
The Nile River
Which statement describes the impact of geography on ancient China?
Severe weather prevented a steady source of food for the empire.
Natural resources in different areas led to conflict within the empire.
Unprotected coastlines led to attacks by foreign invaders.
Mountains and deserts created obstacles for governing the large empire and slowed trade.
Which number is closest to the Yangtze River?
1
2
3
4
The concept of the “Mandate of Heaven” was used to justify
the takeover of foreign peoples
the existence of slavery.
the emperor's control over the government or people.
the right of the father to rule the family.
Which statement explains the main difference between Daoism and Legalism?
Taoism is based on virtue and integrity, while Legalism is based on rules and punishments.
Daoism emphasizes harmony, while Legalism emphasizes obedience through punishment.
Taoism promotes hierarchy, while Legalism promotes equality.
Taoism focuses on nature, while Legalism focuses on science.
Which statement best explains how Daoism differs from Confucianism?
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Daoists use strict punishments, whereas Confucians provide rewards for good behavior
Daoists emphasize integrity and fairness, whereas Confucians emphasize harmony and unity.
Daoists reject human desire, whereas Confucians attempt to shape people’s desires
Daoists believe in freedom for citizens, whereas Confucians believe in respect for authority.
Which action is an example of Confucian ideas?
a father allowing his sons to face danger on their own
a ruler hiding the danger of an invasion from his people
an older brother setting a positive example for his siblings
a son pointing out the weaknesses of his father
What is the best description of the political condition of China during Confucius’s lifetime?
leadership through integrity and honesty
a single united empire
ongoing conflict between states
frequent foreign occupation
What name is given to the period from 475 BC to 221 BC when local rulers fought each other for control of land?
Warring States Period
Golden Age
Shang Dynasty
Han Dynasty
What is the name of the ocean that forms China's natural border to the east?
Atlantic Ocean
Indian Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Arctic Ocean
All of the following were interests in Confucianism EXCEPT
laws and punishments
hiearchy
order
kinship
Which of the following statements expresses a Daoist idea?
Governments can only keep the peace by threat of force or violence.
People are not always what they seem to be.
People can only achieve peace by withdrawing from the world.
People can achieve peace by living in the present and not in the past.
To Confucius, the relationship of father to son and of husband to wife should both be
one of friendship
hierarchical
competitive
based on equality
Which outcome was a result of the breakdown of the feudal system that was established during the Zhou dynasty?
a power struggle that lasted for over two centuries
stronger central government
the Qin dynasty overthrowing the Zhou dynasty
Japan conquering and ruling China for several centuries
Civil Service Exams were given to all people who wanted to work for the government in ancient China. Which philosophy recommended taking exams?
Daoism
Confucianism
Buddhism
Legalism
