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WorksheetsChina Test Review
Total questions: 91
Worksheet time: 46mins
The two main rivers in China are the ________ and ________.
Yellow and Nile
Yangtze and Yellow
Nile and Tigris
Tigris and Yangtze
The Gobi desert is in China and which other country?
Mongolia
Tibet
Myanmar
North Korea
The Taklamakan Desert is also known as what?
The Sea of Death
The River of Sand
The Sea of Sand
The River of Death
The Yellow River gets its name due to what?
Silt deposits on the bank
Waste in the water
Yellow pigment from clothes
No reason
What man-made barrier runs along the northern border of China?
The Huang He
The 3-Rivers Dam
The Great Wall of China
The Terracotta Warriors Tombs
Roughly how long is the Great Wall of China?
13,000 miles
1,300 Miles
130 Miles
13 Miles
The Shang Dynasty was an example of which type of society?
Aristocracy
Feudalism
Democracy
Republic
The society of the Shang Dynasty was mostly a ________ society.
Farming
Smithing
Crafting
Peasant
The Shang King and the aristocracy had a focus on what?
War
Finding allies
Building fortifications
Building shrines
The different territories in Shang China were ruled by who?
Kings
Aristocratic Warlords
A Senate
Governors
The Shang Dynasty was overthrown by who?
Zhou Dynasty
Qin Dynasty
Han Dynasty
Qi Dynasty
The Shang Dynasty fell in which year?
1045 B.C.E
1045 C.E.
1750 B.C.E.
1750 C.E.
The Shang Dynasty began in which year?
1750 B.C.E
1046 B.C.E
770 B.C.E
897 B.C.E
The Zhou Dynasty lasted for nearly ______ years?
900
800
700
1000
The Zhou Dynasty claimed to rule by divine right or?
The Mandate of Heaven
The Ruling of the Gods
Divine Ordination
The Supreme Authority
The Mandate of Heaven is closely tied to what other concept?
Confucianism
Dynastic Cycles
Daoism
The Warring States Period
What did the Zhou's Dynastic Cycle end with?
The Royal Rumble
The Warring States Period
The War of the States
The Battle for Endor
What were merchants considered under the Zhou Dynasty?
Artisans
Peasants
Free
Property
The Zhou continued what dynasties method of land ownership?
Qin
Xia
Shang
Han
Under the Zhou, what began to take shape?
Social and economic life
Stable government
World War
Dynastic Cycles
This was the basic structure of family and social life in China.
Religious Piety
Der Hund
Eine Katze
Filial Piety
Who was the most important in the Chinese family structure?
Daughters
Fathers
Eldest Brothers
Mothers
What year marks the beginning of the Warring States Period?
403 B.C.E.
221 B.C.E.
403 C.E.
221 C.E.
Which option was an improvement to warfare that took place during the Warring States Period?
Bronze Weapons
Iron Weapons
Steel Weapons
Steel Plate Armor
How long did the Warring States Period last?
About 300 years
About 100 years
About 800 years
About 200 years
Legalism says that the ______ operation is more important that human liberties?
Land's
Aristocrat's
State's
Who is credited with refining Shang Yang's ideas into the philosophy of Legalism?
Confucius
Han Feizi
Lord Shang
Lord Zheng
What was the impact of Legalism on the aristocrats?
No impact
Gave power to
Aristocrats wiped out
Took power away
Which philosophy believes that obeying your elders and social superiors is the utmost civic virtue?
Confucianism
Legalism
Daoism
Jediism
Which philosophy believes that human beings must obey the unyielding will of the universe?
Confucianism
Legalism
Daoism
Jediism
What was the capital of the Shang Dynasty?
Anyang
Shanghai
Cairo
Beijing
Under the Mandate of Heaven, all are expected to follow what?
Dao
Rulers
Laws
There isn't any restrictions
When did the Zhou Dynasty actually collapse?
403 B.C.
256 B.C.
221 B.C.
1750 B.C.
During which period was the Qin state one of the 7 major states?
Han Dynasty
Warring States Period
Three Kingdoms Period
Tang Dynasty
What type of law system did the Qin state implement?
Flexible law system
Rigid law system
Democratic law system
Customary law system
When did the Qin Dynasty last?
221 B.C.E. - 207 B.C.E.
300 B.C.E. - 200 B.C.E.
250 B.C.E. - 150 B.C.E.
200 B.C.E. - 100 B.C.E.
Who became Qin Shi Huangdi?
Lord Zheng
Emperor Wu
King Zhao
Prince Li
What was one of the policies under Qin Shi Huangdi?
Freedom of expression was severely limited
Democracy was established
Trade was banned
Education was free for all
What did historians during the Qin Dynasty consider a mark of fame?
Defying the ruler
Supporting the ruler
Writing poetry
Building monuments
What action was requested regarding historical records during the Qin Dynasty?
Preserve all records
Translate records into multiple languages
Burn records not related to the state of Qin
Share records with neighboring states
What was standardized in Chinese society during the Qin Dynasty?
Religious practices
Military tactics
Coins, weights and measures, and written language
Agricultural techniques
Under which dynasty was the basic system of government set for all subsequent dynasties for the next two millennia?
Qin Dynasty
Han Dynasty
Tang Dynasty
Song Dynasty
In what year were all books ordered to be burned, except those covering utilitarian subjects?
213
1800
221
206
What was the purpose of ordering all books to be burned in 213?
To halt subversive thought
To promote education
To preserve history
To encourage literacy
What was Qin Shi Huangdi obsessed with?
Immortality
Wealth
Power
Art
What caused Qin Shi Huangdi to fall ill?
Lead poisoning
Mercury poisoning
Arsenic poisoning
Silver poisoning
What was Qin Shi Huangdi attempting to create when he fell ill?
Potion of Strength
Elixir of Life
Fountain of Youth
Stone of Immortality
What is the origin of the name "China"?
Han
Qin
Tang
Ming
What is a notable exception to the lack of art from the Qin Dynasty?
Silk paintings
Bronze sculptures
Terracotta warriors
Jade carvings
When did the Han Dynasty begin?
221 B.C.E
206 B.C.E
202 B.C.E
210 B.C.E
Who founded the Han Dynasty?
Qin Shi Huang
Liu Bang
Sun Tzu
Confucius
What did the word "Han" come to mean after the Han Dynasty?
A type of government
A region in China
Someone who is ethnically Chinese
A Chinese festival
What name did Liu Bang adopt after changing his name?
Han Gaozu
Qin Shi Huang
Sun Tzu
Confucius
What strategy did Liu Bang use to manage relations with the Mongols?
Military conquest
Strategic marriages
Trade embargoes
Building a great wall
Which ideology did Liu Bang establish as the core during his rule?
Taoism
Legalism
Confucianism
Buddhism
During which years did Han Wudi rule?
141 - 87 B.C.E.
200 - 150 B.C.E.
100 - 50 B.C.E.
50 - 1 B.C.E.
What aspects of China did Han Wudi nationalize?
Iron and salt
Silk and tea
Gold and silver
Rice and wheat
What was the purpose of the imperial academy of letters built during the Han Dynasty?
To train young men for government jobs
To teach military strategies
To promote agricultural techniques
To develop new trade routes
How long did the Han Dynasty last?
More than 400 years
More than 200 years
More than 100 years
More than 50 years
How many members of the Liu family followed Gaozu?
Eleven
Ten
Nine
Eight
Who reaffirmed Han authority in 25 C.E.?
Liu Xiu
Liu Bang
Liu Bei
Liu Zhang
Until what year did Liu Xiu rule?
57 C.E.
67 C.E.
47 C.E.
37 C.E.
What was the role of the Yuefu, Music Bureau, during the Han dynasty?
To create new musical instruments
To keep detailed records of the music of the day
To perform music for the emperor
To teach music to children
Which art form did the Han dynasty perfect?
Stone sculptures
Bronze figures
Lacquerwork
Pottery
What new genre of poetry was developed during the Han dynasty?
Haiku
Sonnet
Fu
Ode
What scientific developments are attributed to the Han dynasty?
Compass and gunpowder
Paper and seismograph
Telescope and microscope
Printing and clock
Who created Confucianism?
Laozi
Kong Fuzi
Sun Tzu
Mencius
What was Confucius' main goal regarding society?
To promote war
To rethink notions of class, status, and hierarchy
To establish a monarchy
To abolish education
What was the Latinized name given to Kong Fuzi by 16th-century Jesuits?
Laozi
Confucius
Mencius
Sun Tzu
What did Confucius give the utmost respect to?
Modern innovations
Ancient texts
Political power
Wealth
Which of the following statements is attributed to Confucius?
The wise man seeks knowledge; the foolish man seeks wealth.
The superior man understands what is right; the inferior man understands what will sell.
The strong man conquers others; the wise man conquers himself.
The brave man faces danger; the cautious man avoids it.
What is the primary source of Confucius's teachings?
The Analects of Confucius
The Book of Changes
The Tao Te Ching
The Art of War
Who wrote The Analects of Confucius?
Confucius himself
His students and followers
Chinese emperors
Buddhist monks
What did Confucianists believe was necessary to uphold societal unity?
Innovation and change
Careful maintenance of old traditions
Economic growth
Military strength
According to Confucianism, people could be made good by following moral instruction known as what?
Li
Dao
Ren
Qi
In Confucianism, performing rituals that venerated the gods and honored the ancestral dead is referred to as what?
Ren
Li
Dao
Yin
Who is credited as the sage of Daoism?
Confucius
Lao Tzu
Sun Tzu
Mencius
What is another name for Lao Tzu?
Laozi
Zhuangzi
Han Fei
Mozi
What does Daoism recognize as the law?
The Mandate of Heaven
The Dao (The Way)
The Analects
The I Ching
How is the Dao often described?
A tangible, visible force
A nameless, shapeless thing
A strict set of rules
A historical document
What does Daoism assert about the best life?
It involves active participation in politics.
It is one of willful ignorance and avoiding public life.
It requires accumulating knowledge.
It focuses on creating social order through government.
What is the focus of Daoism regarding individual behavior?
To increase political involvement.
To modify behavior to be in harmony with the Dao.
To gain more knowledge.
To create social order through laws.
What does the Dao represent?
The political structure of society.
The natural order of the universe.
The accumulation of knowledge.
The social hierarchy.
What is the practice of 'wu wei' in Daoism?
Active seeking of goals
Thoughtless, effortless, and natural action
Striving for glory and riches
Valuing words over silence
According to Daoism, what is valued above words?
Outrage
Action
Silence
Glory
What did Daoists believe would happen if people ceased striving for glory, riches, and attainment?
Increased suffering
More envy
No war and lessened suffering
Greater outrage
Which philosophy emphasizes shame and morality to lead to righteousness and being a superior man?
Legalism
Daoism
Confucianism
Buddhism
According to Legalism, what methods are used to teach people to be good?
Kindness and compassion
Harsh punishments and bribery
Meditation and reflection
Education and enlightenment
What is the main goal of Daoism?
Achieving wealth and power
Attaining peace and growing closer to the Way
Gaining knowledge and wisdom
Building a strong community
What is the correct chronological order of the b.c. ancient china dynasties discussed in class?
Han, Shang, Zhou, Qin
Shang, Zhou, Qin, Han
Zhou, Shang, Qin, Han
Shang, Zhou, Han, Qin
Which dynasty was the 1st but many say is just a myth?
Shang
Zhou
Qin
Han
Xia
