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Worksheets2026 Ancient China Study Guide Review
Total questions: 47
Worksheet time: 43mins
Vocab: a group of rulers from the same family
(a)
Vocab: a set of beliefs about how to live
(a)
Vocab: first emperor and leader who unified China, ruled through Legalism, and standardized laws, language, currency, and measurements
(a)
Vocab: a philosopher who believed living a simple, flexible, and harmonious life led to happiness
(a)
Vocab: Chinese river that often floods; AKA “Yellow River”
(a)
Vocab: a group of trade routes that connected China to other parts of Asia and the west
(a)
Vocab: China’s earliest written records that shared predictions for the future
(a)
Vocab: a philosophy that focuses on harmony, simplicity, and non-interference
(a)
Vocab: longest Chinese river that runs through central China; AKA “Yangtze River”
(a)
Vocab: first teacher in Chinese history who believed education and ethical behavior improved society
(a)
Vocab: the belief that a ruler’s power comes from a divine force and can be lost
(a)
Vocab: a wall built along the northern border to defend China, protect trade routes, and symbolize strength
(a)
Vocab: emperor who supported the lower classes, made Confucianism the official philosophy of China, and opened the Silk Road
(a)
Vocab: respect for one’s parents, elders, and ancestors
(a)
Vocab: a harsh desert with extreme temperatures and many natural resources that covers much of Northern China
(a)
Vocab: belief that people must be controlled with a strong leader and legal system
(a)
Vocab: a framework for creating a stable and peaceful society based on respect and ethics that influenced government and culture
(a)
Vocab: when a single person or group controls the supply and production of a good or service, eliminating competition
(a)
Vocab: the belief that every natural thing in the universe has a soul
(a)
True or false: the geography of ancient China made it easy for people within its borders to interact, but it made it difficult for them to interact with those outside China's borders.
True
False
Why is the Huang He sometimes called "China's Sorrow"?
The river flows quickly and causes many accidents.
Huang He translated into English means "China's Sorrow."
The river has flooded many times and killed a lot of people.
The river is polluted and causes illness to anyone who drinks it.
Which religion/philosophy believes in the idea of Yin and Yang?
Confucianism
Daoism
Buddhism
Legalism
According to Confucianism, which relationship was the most important to maintaining social harmony in China?
Teacher and student
Ruler and citizens
Parent and child
Husband and wife
Which of the following is both a philosophy AND a political idea?
Buddhism
Confucianism
Legalism
Daoism
What caused the big change in belief systems in Ancient China?
Traveling missionaries came from other civilizations and shared their religions.
People wanted to learn how to improve their lives, even during times of chaos, war, and unhappiness.
The government announced that all citizens would be changing their religions to match that of their ruler.
People had never had religion in China before and learned about it from India.
True or false: Confucianism focused on religious ideas such as gods, prayer, afterlife, etc.
True
False
Daoism focuses on which concepts? Choose all that apply.
Being okay with change
Finding balance
Working hard to improve the community
Giving up concerns and connecting with nature
Putting community over self
Which religion/philosophy believed that people are inherently evil, selfish, and lazy?
Buddhism
Daoism
Confucianism
Legalism
True or false: the government worked hard to keep workers safe while working on the Great Wall of China.
True
False
The original goal of the Great Wall was to (a) . It was later used to (b) .
Why did many rulers use oracle bones?
Oracle bones helped rulers make political decisions.
Oracle bones help arrange marriages between royals.
Oracle bones predicted the weather.
Oracle bones told rulers which citizens were planning rebellions.
Why is Qin Shi Huangdi considered an important figure in world history? Choose all that apply.
He was the first emperor of China.
He made Confucianism the official religion of China.
He standardized measurements, money, and laws.
He ordered the building of many massive projects.
He started the Silk Road.
Why is Wu of Han considered an important figure in world history? Choose all that apply.
He got rid of harsh Legalistic practices and lowered taxes.
He was paranoid due to multiple assassination attempts.
He helped create an exam to make sure that only capable people were hired, regardless of status.
He extended trade out of China's borders which increased China's relations with outside civilizations.
What building project was meant to protect Qin Shi Huangdi in the afterlife?
Great Wall
Silk Road
Terracotta Army
Great Tomb of China
"Qin Shi Huangdi" translates to
(a)
What crops grew well in China? Choose all that apply.
Rice
Apples
Wheat
Millet
Oranges
What goods did China have a monopoly on?
Rice, wheat, and millet
Tea, paper, and gunpowder
Jade, bronze, and silver
Silk, salt, and iron
True or false: the Silk Road ran from China to Rome.
True
False
What was a negative about the Silk Road?
The environment was destroyed by so many people taking the same path.
It wasn't actually made of silk, making it worthless in China.
The amount of people using it increased the spread of disease.
The climate around the Silk Road caused many flash floods that destroyed trade items.
True or false: social classes were based on a person's worth to society, not wealth or power.
True
False
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