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Social Studies Exam Review

Total questions: 59

Worksheet time: 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The _______________ Chinese dynasty was the first to establish itself around 1700 BCE

a)

Wong

b)

Dang

c)

Shang

d)

Fong

2.

Ancient Shang writing could be found on turtle shells and animal bones known as ________________.

a)
oracle bones
b)
mystical tablets
c)
magic stones
d)
fortune cookies
3.

The ______________ and _________________ rivers were very important to the development of Chinese civilizations.

a)
Yellow, Yangtze
b)
Nile, Amazon
c)

Chang and Yangtze

d)
Ganges, Indus
4.

The ___________________ Chinese dynasty ended up overthrowing the Shang dynasty.

a)
Han
b)
Zhou
c)
Qin
d)
Ming
5.

A consistent period of chaos and turmoil between states in China was known as the __________.

a)
Unified States period
b)
Peaceful States period
c)
Warring States period
d)
Stable States period
6.

The _________________ was a unique piece of weaponry that was introduced during the Zhou dynasty.

a)
crossbow
b)
Sword
c)
Spear
d)
Shield
7.

Confucius followers most likely are the ones to write down his teachings into a book called the ______.

a)
Analects
b)
Book of Mormon
c)
Quran
d)
Bible
8.

Before ________ and Daoism, many Chinese people obtained their beliefs from __________.

a)

Confucianism; spiritual philosophy

b)
Buddhism, meditation
c)
Shintoism, nature worship
d)
Taoism, polytheism
9.

__________ was known to be the sage that initiated the philosophy of Daoism.

a)
Laozi
b)
Confucius
c)
Buddha
d)
Socrates
10.

The ________ Chinese dynasty helped bring the end of the Warring States Period.

a)
Ming
b)
Han
c)
Tang
d)
Qin
11.

The belief that a strong leader and legal system are needed to create social order is known as __________.

a)

legalism

b)
communism
c)
democracy
d)
anarchy
12.

 Wanting to defend its people from foreign invaders, the __________ dynasty built ________.

a)
Korean, Pyramids
b)
Japanese, Eiffel Tower
c)
Mongolian, Taj Mahal
d)

Qin, Great Wall

13.

List the FIVE Confucian relationships in the space below.

a)

ruler, subject and two friends

b)

father, son

c)

husband, wife

d)

older, younger brothers

e)

all of these

14.

New lands formed within the Han government were under the direct control of __________.

a)
the neighboring countries
b)
foreign invaders
c)
the local tribes
d)

the emperor

15.

A system of government employees mainly selected for their skills and knowledge is known as __________.

a)

civil service

b)
kleptocracy
c)
plutocracy
d)
aristocracy
16.

__________ was the Han emperor that made significant contributions to the Han society and expansion of its territory.

a)
Emperor Xi
b)
Emperor Li
c)
Emperor Zhang
d)

Emperor Wudi

17.

The trade network full of many routes linking __________ with China is known as the _____________.

a)

central; Tea Trail

b)

central; Spice Route

c)

central; Cotton Path

d)

central ; silk road

18.

____________ was the special product that the Chinese were very secretive about manufacturing and kept their techniques very private.

a)
Cotton
b)
Spices
c)
Porcelain
d)
Silk
19.

______________ was the religion that was introduced to the Chinese as a result of diffusion among trade networks.

a)
Hinduism
b)
Buddhism
c)
Judaism
d)
Christianity
20.

Aside from calligraphy, _____________ was another traditional form of art in ancient Chinese culture.

a)
painting
b)

garden design

c)
pottery
d)
sculpture
21.

The Chinese would use _______________ to make their pottery and other artistic projects to make them seem as if they were glowing.

a)
paint
b)
sand
c)

engrave

d)

lacquer

22.

Aside from iron metalworking, ___________ was the other industry which grew into a monopoly in ancient China.

a)

salt mining

b)
bronze casting
c)
silk weaving
d)
paper making
23.

List some of the ancient Chinese inventions that we talked about:

a)

Silk making

b)

Wheel barrow

c)

Acupuncture

d)

All of the above

24.

What was the reason historians believed that China was isolated from the rest of the world?

a)
Trade agreements with neighboring countries
b)
Active participation in global events
c)

Geographical location

d)
Open-door policy with other nations
25.

What was the Dao?

a)

The Dao was a concept in Chinese philosophy and religion, often translated as 'the way' or 'the path.' It represents the natural order of the universe: struggle between yin and yang and emphasized a simple and natural existence.

b)
The Dao was a traditional Chinese dish made with rice and vegetables
c)
The Dao was a form of martial arts practiced in ancient China
d)
The Dao was a type of ancient Chinese currency
26.

What were the regulations placed on the society by the Qin dynasty?

a)

standard weight and measures

b)

standard weight and height

c)

standard forces

d)

none of these

27.

What is legalism?

a)

A Chinese philosophy that emphasizes a strong leader and strong legal system to create social order

b)
A type of musical instrument
c)
A style of painting popular in ancient China
d)
A form of government based on religious laws
28.

What was the currency during the Qin Dynasty?

a)
Yuan Dynasty
b)
Renminbi
c)

Uniform coins

d)
Qing Dynasty
29.

What was the name of the book that contained the teaching of Confucius?

a)
The Republic
b)
The Prince
c)
The Art of War
d)
The Analects
30.

 What were the relationships of Confucian society?

a)
Based on the five key relationships
b)
Based on the two key relationships
c)
Based on the three key relationships
d)
Based on the six key relationships
31.

What Qin King proclaimed himself Shi Hundi? What does Shi Hundi translate to?

a)

Zheng ; First emperor

b)
Qin Shi Kong
c)
Shi Huangdi
d)
Qin Shi Ming
32.

 What dynasty helped bring an end to the Warring States Period?

a)
Qin dynasty
b)
Tang dynasty
c)
Ming dynasty
d)
Han dynasty
33.

Who was the sage known for creating the philosophy of Daoism?

a)
Laozi
b)
Confucius
c)
Socrates
d)
Buddha
34.

What beliefs did Chinese people follow before Daoism and Confucianism?

a)

Spiritual traditions

b)
Hinduism and Jainism
c)
Zoroastrianism and Sikhism
d)
Buddhism and Shintoism
35.

What role did Confucianism play in the civil service?

a)

Belief in civil service exams

b)
Encouraged nepotism and favoritism
c)
Promoted corruption and bribery
d)
Ignored the importance of education and moral values
36.

What did Zhang Qian’s journey teach the Han?

a)
The benefits of isolation and self-sufficiency
b)

There were exotic lands and friendly people outside China

c)
The importance of avoiding contact with other cultures
d)
The significance of staying within the borders of the Han Empire
37.

What relationship within Confucianism puts an emphasis on filal piety? What is filal piety?

a)

the relationship between siblings. Filial piety refers to the respect and obedience that siblings owe to each other.

b)

the relationship between spouses. Filial piety refers to the respect and obedience that spouses owe to each other.

c)

the relationship between teachers and students. Filial piety refers to the respect and obedience that students owe to their teachers.

d)

the relationship between parents and children. Filial piety refers to the respect and obedience that children owe to their parents.

38.

 What can be theorized by historians as the reason for China’s isolation to the world?

a)

Geographical barriers, s

b)
Lack of interest in global affairs
c)
Weak military power
d)
Influence of neighboring countries
39.

What was the name of the river located near the spot where the Egyptian civilization began?

a)
Amazon River
b)
Mississippi River
c)
Yangtze River
d)
Nile River
40.

 What did the Egyptians call skilled workers who practiced in a specific trade?

a)
Artisans
b)
Warriors
c)
Doctors
d)
Farmers
41.

What was the word used to describe Egypt based on the dark, rich soil?

a)
Pyramid
b)
Kemet
c)
Nile
d)
Sahara
42.

What material did the Egyptians use for writing?

a)
Papyrus
b)
Wood
c)
Clay
d)
Stone
43.

What was the type of government relied upon by the pharaohs?

a)

Bureaucracy

b)
Oligarchy
c)
Anarchy
d)
Democracy
44.

What was the name of the Egyptian sun god?

a)
Anubis
b)
Osiris
c)
Horus
d)

Amon -Re

45.

What was the name of the Egyptian god of the underworld?

a)
Osiris
b)
Horus
c)
Ra
d)
Anubis
46.

 How did the Egyptians preserve the dead?

a)
Freezing
b)
Cremation
c)
Burial at sea
d)
Mummification
47.

Who was the female Egyptian leader who wore a beard to make people believe she was a man?

a)
Cleopatra
b)
Hatshepsut
c)
Nefertiti
d)
Hathor
48.

What was developed by the Egyptians as a form of writing?

a)
Cuneiform
b)
Hieroglyphics
c)
Braille
d)
Morse code
49.

The Egyptians used ______________ to write their symbols and keep records.

a)
metal plates
b)
animal skins
c)

Oracle Bones

d)
stone tablets
50.

Imhotep designed _____________ which were created for the tombs and ceremonial practices of the dead.

a)
sphinx
b)
pyramids
c)
obelisks
d)
temples
51.

The ___________ in ___________, Egypt was used as protection for the three main pyramids.

a)
Big Ben, London
b)
Eiffel Tower, Paris
c)
Statue of Liberty, New York
d)
Great Sphinx, Giza
52.

Egyptians kept close attention to the star known as ____________ for their harvest calendar.

a)
Betelgeuse
b)
Polaris
c)
Venus
d)
Sirius
53.

 In addition to early forms of writing, sculpting, and cosmetic use, ________ was another early form of modern day products that the Egyptians used.

a)
agriculture
b)

glass

c)
space exploration
d)
telecommunications
54.

Kush was south of Egypt and was also known as __________.

a)
Sudan
b)
Nubia
c)
Ethiopia
d)
Morocco
55.

The buying and selling of products or services is known as __________.

a)
commerce
b)
astronomy
c)
biology
d)
agriculture
56.

The valuable item that was sought after by the Egyptians that Kush had was _______.

a)
platinum
b)
gold
c)
silver
d)
diamonds
57.

____________ was the Kushite king that extended Kushite rule all the way into Egypt.

a)
Cleopatra
b)
Ramesses II
c)
Piye
d)
Tutankhamun
58.

The advantage of ___________ discovered from the wood and natural resources at Meroe gave Kush a distinct advantage over the Egyptians.

a)

iron ore

b)
weaving
c)
pottery making
d)
fishing
59.

One of the earliest forms of an alphabet was the Kushite writing system called _______.

a)
Hieroglyphics
b)
Cuneiform
c)

Meroitic Script

d)
Phoenician