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07 Ancient China 7.01 - 7.07

Total questions: 122

Worksheet time: 2hrs 17mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Drag the geographic feature to the correct place on the map

a)Gobi Desert
b)Huang He (Yellow) River
c)Chang Jiang River
1
2
3
1)
2)
3)
2.

A group of rulers from the same family.

a)

loess

b)

philosophy

c)

dynasty

d)

seismograph

3.

The right to rule in ancient China.

a)

Filial Piety

b)

Legalism

c)

Mandate of Heaven

d)

Acupuncture

4.

Respect for one's parents and elders.

a)

Daoism

b)

Legalism

c)

Great Wall

d)

Filial Piety

5.

A set of beliefs about how to live.

a)

philosophy

b)

dynasty

c)

loess

d)

oracle bones

6.

What Chinese philosophy says people should live in harmony with nature?

a)

Legalism

b)

Buddhism

c)

Daoism

d)

Christianity

7.

What barrier separates China from India?

a)

The Gobi Desert

b)

The Taklamakan Desert

c)

The Himalaya Mountains

d)

The Great Wall

8.
One of the great accomplishments during the Han Dynasty was...........
a)
building the Great Wall
b)
extending trade along the Silk Road
c)
carving jade and making bronze
d)
improving irrigation & farming with iron plows
9.

The Chinese first settled in a river valley. What other civilizations also settled near river valleys?

a)

Phoenicians & Sumerians

b)

Sumerians & Egyptians

c)

Phoenicians & Canaanites

d)

Babylonians only

10.

While traveling along the Silk Road, traders had to be wary of the ____ army.

a)

Indian

b)

Persian

c)

Mongol

11.

Along with trade items, like silk, spices and tea, ideas like this also traveled the Silk Road?

a)

Buddhism

b)

Islam

c)

Judaism

12.

Which of the following was NOT invented by the Chinese?

a)

Gunpowder

b)

acupuncture

c)

concept of zero

13.

The Mandate of Heaven:

(choose all correct answers)

a)

said that rulers were destined to rule by a command from heaven

b)

said that rulers should treat their people well

c)

said that rulers could do whatever they wished with no consequences

14.

On which continent is China located?

a)

North America

b)

Africa

c)

Asia

d)

Europe

15.

Which of these are natural barriers of China which contributed to it's isolation? (choose all that apply)

a)

Himalaya Mountains

b)

Gobi Desert

c)

Plateau of Tibet

d)

The Ocean

16.

What are the 2 major rivers of China?

a)

Yellow River and Yangtze River

b)

Rhine River and Po River

c)

Tigris River and Euphrates River

d)

Upper Nile and Lower Nile Rivers

17.

The period of the Tang dynasty was considered the ______________ age.

a)

Golden

b)

Silverish

c)

Bronzy

d)

Platinum

18.

Mark all accomplishments of the Tang dynasty:

a)

Literature

b)

Dancing

c)

Pottery

d)

Wood-Block Printing

e)

Gunpowder

19.

Under the Song dynasty, ______________ became a major crop and food for China.

a)

Corn

b)

Rice

c)

Peaches

d)

Cows

20.

The ________________ conquered the Song dynasty after breaking their alliance.

a)

Mongols

b)

Huns

c)

Nuns

d)

Romans

21.

Under the Song dynasty, the _______________ _______________ was invented.

a)

Lead Pencil

b)

Curved Sword

c)

Magnetic Compass

d)

Smart Phone

22.

Confucius was trying to bring _______________ and _______________ to the endless warfare of the Feudal States.

a)

chaos, confusion

b)

order, peace

c)

unicorns, rainbows

d)

war, hate

23.

The Mandate of Heaven means:

a)

Rule by nothing

b)

Rule by peace and love

c)

Rule by anger and hate

d)

Rule by authority of nature and the gods

24.

The Tang and Song is known as the

a)

End of Chinese Civilization

b)

Dynastic Cycle

c)

Golden Age of China

d)

Beginnings of the Mongol Empire

25.
Trade from China to Europe  
a)
made China poor
b)
Silk Road
c)
passed along the Grand Canal
d)
came across the East China Sea
26.

Which achievements are most closely associated with the Tang and Song dynasties?

a)

spinning wheel and stirrup

b)

domes and arched bridges

c)

gunpowder and magnetic compass

d)

cannon and longbow

27.

Mongols were nomadic -- this means they

a)

Moved frequently with food source

b)

Stayed in one location to gather berries

c)

Farmed the land

28.

Who was the most powerful leader of the Mongols?

a)

Mansa Musa

b)

Genghis Khan

c)

Qin Shi Huang

d)

Kublai Khan

29.

Which animal was most important to the Mongols?

a)

Horses

b)

Dogs

c)

Elephants

d)

Cow

30.

Mongolian soldiers were experts with which weapon?

a)

Bow and arrows

b)

Samurai swords

c)

Bayonets

d)

Axe and Shield

31.
What was the major trade route from China to Europe and Africa called?
a)
Silk Road
b)
Porcelain Path
c)
Riches Route
32.

Officers in Genghis Khan’s army were chosen for their _________, not there noble blood, which made his army the most skilled in the world.

a)

Political Status

b)

Wealth

c)

Fighting Ability

33.

People could avoid being killed when attacked by the Mongols if they

a)

Paid taxes to the Mongols

b)

Surrendered without a fight

c)

Donated scholars and artisans to the empire

d)

Placed garlic around the walls to stop the "hord"

34.

Considered to be the greatest period in Chinese history.

a)

Tang Dynasty

b)

Song Dynasty

c)

Neither

35.

Compass, printing press, and gunpowder are all invented during this dynasty.

a)

Tang Dynasty

b)

Song Dynasty

c)

Neither

36.

Implemented civil service exams and promoted people based on their merit.

a)

Tang Dynasty

b)

Song Dynasty

c)

Neither

37.

Developed acupuncture to treat injury and illness.

a)

Tang Dynasty

b)

Song Dynasty

c)

Neither

38.

Divided the government into Departments to rule over the territory more effectively.

a)

Tang Dynasty

b)

Song Dynasty

c)

Neither

39.

Developed rapid growing rice which led to rapid population growth, which ultimately caused problems for this dynasty.

a)

Tang Dynasty

b)

Song Dynasty

c)

Neither

40.

What allowed the Song Dynasty to flourish

a)

Christianity

b)

stability and prosperity

c)

Legalism

d)

the Grand Canal

41.

Which of the following are technological innovations during the Song Dynasty?

a)

algebra

b)

gunpowder

c)

navigational compass

d)

pound lock

e)

alarm clocks

42.

The use of the civil service exam resulted in what?

a)

women working in government

b)

less confidence in government

c)

fewer artisan jobs

d)

greater social mobility

43.

Confucianism stressed

a)

pragmatics

b)

state order

c)

morality and ethics

d)

respect for women

44.

How did the Ming Dynasty come to power?

a)

The dynasty arose from the disorder and weakening of the Yuan Dynasty.

b)

The dynasty arose because the Ming leaders were fierce Mongol fighters.

c)

The dynasty arose because the Ming military leaders overthrew the Yuan scholar-officials.

d)

The dynasty arose from the artisan revolt to gain more power than they had under the Yuan Dynasty.'eljaf

45.

How did the Ming Dynasty’s government differ from the Yuan Dynasty’s government?

a)

The Ming put Mongols in charge of the military.

b)

The Ming gave scholar-officials more power than military officials.

c)

The Ming abandoned the hereditary status system.

d)

The Ming discontinued civil service exams.

46.

Main purpose of moving the capital from Nanjing to Beijing during the Ming Dynasty?

a)

to move the capital to a seaport to improve access to trade goods

b)

to move the capital to the home of the scholar-officials

c)

to move the capital closer to the Mongol threat

d)

to move the capital to a city known for art and culture

47.

How did the design of this building project contribute to the Ming Dynasty’s power?

a)

It gave scholar-officials an inner court they could use to study quietly for their exams.forbiddenforbidde

b)

It separated the rulers from the ruled and gave the rulers a sense of importance and mystery.

c)

It gave all citizens a shared space for making offerings to their gods.

d)

It separated the military from the artisan class and gave the artisans a private place to work.

48.

Why did the Ming rulers rebuild and improve the Great Wall?

a)

to protect against the Mongol threat

b)

to honor the sun

c)

to use local materials such as limestone

d)

to provide an inner and outer court

49.

Why did the treasure ship voyages end after Zheng He’s death?

a)

The rulers decided that they were more likely to face attacks from the North and needed to focus resources on land defenses.

b)

The rulers decided that the ships had achieved their goal of bringing great wealth to China and were no longer needed.

c)

The rulers decided that they did not want to share too much of China’s culture with the world.

d)

The rulers decided that they would use the treasure ships to move troops instead.

50.

What is this temple called?

a)

The Forbidden Castle

b)

The Forbidden City

c)

The Forgiven City

d)

The Outlawed City

51.

What does the name Ming mean in Chinese?


a)

Loud

b)

Brilliant

c)

Smart

d)

Powerful

52.

Why do you think the Ming emperors gave gifts to foreign rulers? Select all that apply.

a)

To cut off trade with other countries

b)

To establish good relations with foreign states

c)

To show Chinese superiority

53.

What caused the fall of the Ming Dynasty?

a)

higher taxes

b)

bad harvests

c)

bad rulers

d)

corruption

54.

One of the reasons the Mongols were successful conquerors was

a)

They live in yurts.

b)

Their skill at horse and bow.

c)

Their ability to read and write.

d)

They valued Chinese government.

55.

The dynasty that was the result of the defeat of the Mongols and reuniting China.

a)

Ming

b)

Han

c)

Yuan

d)

Tang

56.

Made the Great Wall stronger and more elaborate, the way we see it today.

a)

Ming

b)

Yuan

c)

Han

d)

Qing

57.

Which dynasty did not trust the Chinese to be a part of the government and relied on foreigners?

a)

Yuan

b)

Ming

c)

Song

d)

Sui

58.

Who was the Mongol emperor of the Yuan dynasty?

a)

Kublai Khan

b)

Genghis Khan

c)

Ogedei Khan

d)

Mr. Givens

59.
What dynasty came after the Yuan dynasty?
a)
The Tang dynasty
b)
The Song dynasty
c)
The Ming dynasty
d)
The Qing dynasty
60.
In the beginning, who took control of the Mongols?
a)
Genghis Khan
b)
Kublai Khan
c)
Zhu Yuanzhang
d)
All of the above
61.
The Ming emperors built  what for themselves?
a)
Forbidden City
b)
a new capital city
c)
new pleasure boats like the Sui
d)
new weapons
62.
The Forbidden City was built 
a)
 for the emperor, his family and servants
b)
for the Mongol Khans
c)
to promote trade
d)
for defense against invaders
63.
Zheng He
a)
was great Mongol leader
b)
was the greatest Ming emperor
c)
defeated the  Mongols in China
d)
was the leader of the Ming Treasure Fleet and a great mariner (sailor)
64.
This Italian traveled to the court of Kublai Khan and wrote of his journeys.
a)
Emperor Yongle
b)
Kublai Khan
c)
Marco Polo
d)
Genghis Khan
65.
Who were the nomadic people from the north who conquered China?
a)
Mongols
b)
Merchants
c)
Buddhists
d)
Berbers
66.
Genghis Kahn wanted control of the ________ because of its trade value. 
a)
capital of China
b)
Roman Empire
c)
horse chariot
d)
Silk Road
67.
Kublai Khan tried to invade ________ by sea twice, but both invasions failed. 
a)
Rome
b)
Korea
c)
Australia 
d)
Japan
68.

What was the purpose of the Seven Voyages?

a)

To show off the Chinese prestige, power, and riches

b)

To find more trade routes to Europe

c)

To make money for the Chines

d)

To find a lost treasure

69.

What policy does the Chinese emperor adopt after the Seven Voyages?

a)

Expansionism

b)

Expedition

c)

Exploration

d)

Isolationism

70.
What did the Mongols follow their herds around as?
a)
Farmes
b)
Nomads
c)
Hopeless Wanderer
d)
Business people
71.
What palace complex were common people not allowed into?
a)
The one with the sign that said no common people allowed
b)
Forbidden city
c)
Forbidden palace
d)
Forbidden area
72.
The Ming is responsible for the restoration of what?
a)
Grand canal
b)
Great Wall
c)
Forbidden City
d)
The massive boats
73.
The Ming started their decline with what policy?
a)
7th grade basketball practice
b)
Hide and go seek
c)
Isolationism
d)
Super trading
74.

Which type of animal did Zheng He bring back from Africa for the emperor?

a)

Gorilla

b)

Giraffe

c)

Emu

d)

Lion

75.

What type of blue and white art was the Ming Dynasty famous for?

a)

Calligraphy

b)

Porcelain

c)

Pottery

d)

Painting

76.

The _______ industry was supported by the Ming and was used for other purposes than clothing, such as paper, fishing line, bow strings, and canvas for painting.

a)

Tea

b)

Jade

c)

Linen

d)

Silk

77.

Who was the Chinese explorer that established relations with many other world nations and regions, including India and Africa?

a)

Kublai Kahn

b)

Ibn Battuta

c)

Zheng He

d)

Marco Polo

78.

The ____________ is the largest and best preserved imperial palace in the world.

a)

Hagia Sophia

b)

The Forbidden City

c)

The White House

d)

Edo Castle

79.

Which is NOT a reason that Zheng He's voyages were discontinued.

a)

Scholars argued that the voyages wasted valuable resources that could be used to defend against barbarians.

b)

China withdrew into isolation.

c)

Zheng He was no longer bringing back tributes from different countries on the huge "treasure" ships.

d)

Officials believed that the new ideas and increased wealth of merchants were hurting Chinese Confucian values.

80.

Which of the following is true about the Ming Dynasty?

a)

It was a time of great civil engineering, projects, and construction.

b)

Art such as porcelain, painting, poetry, and literature all flourished.

c)

It is often considered the last of the great Chinese dynasties.

d)

All of these

81.

Which TWO statements describe Genghis Khan?

a)

He conquered parts of China, Australia, and Africa.

b)

He was leader of the Mongol empire.

c)

He was leader of the Han Dynasty.

d)

He conquered parts of China, Europe, and India.

82.

​ (a)   Khan was the ​ (b)   of ​ (c)   Khan.

Choose from the below words
Kublai
grandson
Genghis
83.

​ (a)   conquered the ​ (b)   Dynasty, making him the first ​ ​ (c)   ruler over all China.

Choose from the below words
Kublai khan
Song
Mongol
84.

Kublai Khan created the _____ Dynasty.

a)

Sui

b)

Tang

c)

Song

d)

Yuan

85.

The Mongols improved the Silk Road by lowering ______.

a)

taxes & toll

b)

highways & bridgesSilk Si

86.

The Mongols way of life as ______ influeced them to value trade & merchants.

a)

Nomads

b)

Business Men

c)

Farmers

87.

Place these events in the correct order

a)

Marco Polo met Kublai Khan.

b)

Kublai was impressed with Marco Polo.

c)

Polo helped Kublai administer his empire.

1)
2)
3)
88.

Which of the following is NOT considered an action taken by Genghis Khan?

a)

United Mongol Tribes

b)

Conquered North & West China

c)

Became a universal ruler

d)

Led a weak and unstable army

89.

Kublai Khan was related to what other individual?

a)

Genghis Khan

b)

Marco Polo

c)

Siddhartha

d)

Emperor Qin

90.

Kublai Khan favored what religion?

a)

Hinduism

b)

Christianity

c)

Judaism

d)

Buddhism

e)

Islam

91.

Marco Polo was a young trader who eventually helped Kublai Khan. Marco Polo was from what country?

a)

France

b)

England

c)

Italy

d)

Egypt

92.

​ (a)   was the grandson of ​ (b)   who is considered the ​ (c)   .

Choose from the below words
Kublai Khan
Genghis Khan
universal ruler
93.

Where was Mongolia in relation to China?

a)

north of China

b)

south of China

c)

near Tibet

d)

on the islands

94.

What did Temujin do to earn the title "Genghis Khan"?

a)

United all Mongol tribes for the first time

b)

Defeated his enemies

c)

Promoted people based on merit

d)

All of the above

95.

What enabled the Mongols to easily defeat their enemies and become the world's largest empire?

a)

Skilled horseback riders

b)

Superior weaponry (bows, arrows, swords, canons)

c)

Superior military strategies-luring the enemy

d)

All of the above

96.
How was Kublai Khan related to Genghis? 
a)
his son
b)
his grandson
c)
his brother
d)
his wife
97.
Kublai continued his grandfather's quest for land by capturing all but
a)
Japan
b)
Tibet
c)
the rest of China
d)
Southeast Asia
98.
Trade increased between Europe and Asia and there was a period of regional stability and safe trade along the Silk Road.  This characterizes
a)
Chaos and mayhem of battle
b)
Results of Pax Mongolica
c)
A period of good luck.
d)
Development of canal system.
99.
What advantage did the Mongols have over surrounding peoples?
a)
They were mostly literate, unlike China who mostly was illiterate
b)
They had more equality than surrounding peoples
c)
Their calvary, fighting from horseback, unlike the Chinese who were not as well trained
d)
They didn't care about religion, where as the Chinese made Confucianism the official religion 
100.
Who was the fiercest Mongol leader?
a)
Empress Wu
b)
Genghis Khan 
c)
Confucius
d)
Marco Polo
101.
What was one reason why Genghis Khan was so fierce? 
a)
He was really mean
b)
He was well trained in combat
c)
He led the capture of China, Central Asia, & Persia
d)
He killed many of his followers who did not listen
102.

2 main rivers of eastern Asia

a)

Yellow & Nile

b)

Po & Nile

c)

Yellow & Yangtze

d)

Tiber & Yellow

103.

Himalayan Mountains

a)

natural barrier between China and the Pacific Ocean

b)

natural barrier between India and China

c)

natural barrier between Russia and China

d)

natural barrier between Mongolia and India

104.

All where positive impacts of the Mongolian Empire EXCEPT:

a)

a strong Chinese naval fleet

b)

increased China's foreign trade

c)

studies of mathematics and astronomy

d)

mail system connected Mongolian Empire

105.

What effect did Mongols have on the Silk Road?

a)

Mongols made it safer & increased trade

b)

Mongols extended the road but decreased trade

c)

Mongols had no effect on the Silk Road

d)

Mongolian wars destroyed many parts of the road

106.

Kublai Khan

a)

founder of the Huns

b)

founder of the Mongol empire

c)

founder of Mongol Yuan dynasty of China

d)

founder of the Qin dynasty of China

107.

World's longest man-made structure; built to keep people out of northern China

a)

Great Wall of China

b)

Gobi Desert

c)

Plateau of Tibet

d)

Silk Road

108.

Invented in China in 800's CE; militaries used this to expand empires; used against walls of Constantinople in 1453

a)

bow & arrows

b)

gunpowder

c)

cannons

d)

chariots

109.

Zheng He was from

a)

Korea

b)

China

c)

Japan

d)

India

110.

Zheng He followed what religion?

a)

Confucianism

b)

Buddhism

c)

Islam

d)

Hinduism

111.

How many treasure ships went with Zheng He on his first voyage.

a)

75

b)

89

c)

62

d)

102

112.

How many voyages did Zheng He take part in?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

7

d)

6

113.

Why did the new emperor want to end the voyages after Zheng He's death? (Choose all options that apply)

a)

He no longer wanted to pay for the voyages

b)

The voyages were not making any money

c)

The country needed to defend themselves from Japanese invaders

d)

Christopher Columbus wanted to visit China

114.

What did Zheng He accomplish?

a)

He conquered Japan

b)

He discovered America

c)

He spread spread Confucianism

d)

He expanded China's political influence

115.

Why did Zheng He go to the seas?

a)

To look treasure and money

b)

To trade and explore new trade routes

c)

The emperor wants to show off their power and wealth

d)

To capture people to work for them

e)

To trade, explore new trade routes, and to show off their power

116.

China's civilization developed between which two rivers?

a)

Yin and Yang

b)

Chang Jiang and Yangtze

c)

Shang and Zhou

d)

Huang He (Yellow River) and Yangtze (Long River)

117.
What is the central idea of Daoism
a)
Duty to community
b)
Living in harmony with nature
c)
Enforcing laws with harsh punishments
d)
Humans are naturally evil
118.
Which is an example of Ancient Chinese architecture?
a)
Pyramids
b)
Teepee's
c)
The Great Wall
d)
School
119.

This strong, yet smooth fabric was first made in China many years ago. It was called _______.

a)

Great Wall

b)

silk

c)

red

d)

Yellow River

120.

Invaders were kept out of China by the ___________ which spanned some 4,000 miles.

a)

silk

b)

Great Wall

c)

dragons

d)

cycle of the moon

121.

China's civilization developed between which two rivers?

a)

Yin and Yang

b)

Mississippi and Ohio

c)

North and South

d)

Huang He (Yellow River) and Yangtze (Long River)

122.

Which number represents where China is located?

a)

4

b)

2

c)

1

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