WorksheetsChinese Geography Quiz
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 30mins
What are the two parts that China can be divided into?
Communist in the east and Democratic in the west
mountains and plateaus of west
hills and plains of east
peaceful in the north, warlike in the south
both A and B
What natural barriers isolated China from the rest of Asia?
rivers, lakes, and oceans
rivers, mountains, and plateaus
mountains, plateaus, and deserts
deserts and plains
How was the isolation of China seen as a positive aspect for them?
helped to guide the ruling dynasties
allowed for the country to develop materials for the rest of the world
protected the country allowing it to develop a dominant military
protected the country allowing it to develop its own unique culture
Why is the nickname of the Huang He River “China’s sorrow”?
its flooding has killed millions of people
people are never able to cross the river to freedom
the military uses it to attack its enemies
the river is extremely polluted
What is China’s climate shaped by?
longitude and latitude
altitude and physical features
the directions of the wind and ocean currents
ocean currents and the mountains
What is China the lead producer of?
fine jewelry
clothing and textiles
millet
rice
What helps to guide the ruling of Chinese dynasties?
Confucianism
the Mandate of Heaven
Daoism
the communist philosophy
What is significant about the Zhou Dynasty?
military grew, culture spread, and steel was developed
trade grew, culture spread, and making of iron tools began
factories and modern government farms developed
dynasties began, the military grew, and Mao Zedong came into power
What is Confucianism based on?
militarism and dictatorship
harmony with nature and simple living
discipline and proper moral conduct
communism and equality
What does the philosophy of Daoism emphasize?
communism and equality
harmony with nature and simple living
discipline and proper moral conduct
militarism and dictatorship
What accomplishment did the first emperor, Qin Shi Huangdi make for China?
the Great Wall of China
the Silk Road
Confucianism
Daoism
What dynasty is responsible for establishing the Silk Road?
Qin
Shang
Zhou
Han
Why was the Republic of China set up in the country of Taiwan?
where China stored its goods for the world
people were sent here for work on farms
people fled here after civil war
China set up a major military base here
What was the result of the “Great Leap Forward”?
farms failed to produce enough food causing starvation
big corporate farms flourished causing a more powerful China
the one-child policy was implemented due to a growing population
Mao Zedong was elected communist leader of China
What was the goal of the Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution?
teach Chinese society militarism and communism
cleanse Chinese society of capitalist elements
create a perfect culture unique to China
modernize China and create a new type of working class
How much of the land in China is occupied by 90% of the population?
three-fourths
one-third
one-sixth
one-tenth
What policy did the Chinese government implement to reduce the growing population?
one-child policy
Confucianism
Daoism
communist policy
What is the dominant language spoken in China?
Chinese
Mandarin
English
Cantonese
In what year did China become a Communist nation?
1912
1949
1959
1966
Originally, what was Mao Zedong’s position on population growth?
He was indifferent towards population growth.
He encouraged rapid population growth.
He advocated for population control from the beginning.
He initially supported population growth but later advocated for the 'Late, Long, Few' policy.
What evidence is there that Mao’s Great Leap Forward was a failure?
Economic downturn and famine
Increased industrial production
Improved living standards
Expansion of the middle class
In general terms, what is the one-child policy?
A population control measure in China
A global environmental initiative
A healthcare policy in the European Union
An educational program in the United States
Why might rural people have more trouble accepting the one-child policy than city people?
Rural families rely more on children for labor
City people are generally wealthier
Rural areas have less access to education
All of the above
What are two pros to the one-child policy?
Reduces the environmental impact and increases women's career opportunities
Increases population growth and economic strain
Decreases educational resources and healthcare quality
Improves housing affordability and reduces traffic congestion
What are two cons to the one-child policy?
Increased aging population and gender imbalance
Economic growth and improved education
Decreased unemployment and higher wages
Improved healthcare and environmental benefits
