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WorksheetsRivers and Philosophy in Ancient China
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
group of rulers from the same family
Dynasty
Filial Piety
Mandate of Hevan
Philosophy
group of trade routes that connected China to other parts of Asia, Africa, and Europe
Dynasty
Silk Road
Mandate of Heaven
Philosophy
Which of the following statements best explains how the geography of China affected civilization?
The Great Wall of China included roads at the top of the structure that connected all of the major cities in the civilization.
Monsoons refilled the water supply in China’s major rivers each year and allowed the people to grow many crops.
Travel and communication were difficult between the regions of China and it was isolated from other civilizations.
respect for one’s parents and elders
Dynasty
Filial Piety
Mandate of Heaven
Philosophy
True or False: Shangdi was a supreme god in early Chinese history who was believed to control success or failure in war, the harvest, the weather, and the overall well-being of China.
True
False
Why were oracle bones popular among early rulers in ancient China?
Oracle bones were rare in other civilizations and could be traded for large profits.
Oracle bones were the remains of animals that had been sacrificed to the gods.
Oracle bones were used as decorations and displayed on the walls of the royal palace.
Oracle bones were used for guidance in making political and personal decisions.
right to rule China that leaders claimed to receive from the gods
Dynasty
Filial Piety
Mandate of Heaven
Philosophy
Which thinker believed that building strong relationships in the family and observing filial piety were necessary for an ethical and orderly society?
Confucius
Han Feizi
Siddhartha Gautama
Laozi
set of beliefs about how to live
Dynasty
Filial Piety
Mandate of Heaven
Philosophy
What world religion was introduced to China from India through trade routes during ancient history?
Buddhism
Hinduism
Jainism
Sikhism
Which set of objects did China trade to other civilizations along the Silk Road?
ceramics, gunpowder, and paper
dyes, ivory, and melons
fur, glass, and grapes
gems, rhinoceros horns, and rugs
What was an advantage of the Great Wall?
Constructing the Great Wall provided many jobs and gave workers great pay and benefits.
The Great Wall was extremely durable and did not need frequent repairs like other ancient structures.
The height of the Great Wall prevented soldiers on horseback from crossing it.
Taxes decreased because the Great Wall prevented invaders from stealing any valuables.
