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China - History

Total questions: 66

Worksheet time: 1hrs 3mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

China oceans and seas?

a)

Bering Sea and Pacific Ocean

b)

Arabian Sea and Atlantic Ocean

c)

Mediterranean Sea and West China Sea

d)

Pacific Ocean, East China Sea, Yellow Sea

2.

Name China's deserts? Pick All that apply

a)

Gobilies

b)

Sahara

c)

Taklimakan

d)

Artic

3.

Himalaya is a name for what?

a)
A river in South America.
b)
A desert in Africa.
c)
A city in Europe.
d)
A mountain range in Asia.
4.

Tianshan is a mountain range in China

a)
True
b)
False
5.

Which does not belong in this group? Himalaya, Tianshan, Pamir and Sahara

a)
Sahara
b)

Himalaya

c)

Tianshan

d)

Pamir

6.

Tianshan and Pamir are both

a)
deserts
b)
mountain ranges
c)
lakes
d)
rivers
7.
The two main deserts of East Asia are:
a)
Tian Shan and Taklimakan
b)
Sahara and Tarim
c)
Gobi and Tian Shan
d)
Gobi and Taklimakan
8.

Chinese civilization developed in the fertile land between

a)
the Ganges River and the Indus River
b)
the Amazon River and the Nile River
c)

the Huang He and Chang Jiang Rivers

d)
the Mississippi River and the Colorado River
9.

the Huang He and Chang Jiang are

a)
mountains in China
b)
major rivers in China
c)
lakes in China
d)
cities in China
10.

What is the Great Wall?

a)
A famous river in China.
b)
An ancient city in Japan.
c)
A mountain range in Europe.
d)
The Great Wall is a series of fortifications in China.
11.

Why was the Great Wall built in China?

a)
To protect against invasions and regulate trade.
b)
To serve as a tourist attraction.
c)
To provide a route for military parades.
d)
To mark the boundary of the empire.
12.

Who were forced to build the Great Wall of China?

a)
Nobles and aristocrats
b)
Merchants and traders
c)

peasants

d)
Scholars and philosophers
13.

In the Societal order of Ancient China who was at the top?

a)
The Scholar
b)

The Emperor/King

c)
The Merchant
d)
The Farmer
14.

In the Societal order of Ancient China who was at the bottom?

a)
Artisans
b)
Scholars
c)
Merchants
d)

Farmers /peasants

15.

Which river in China was called China's sorrow because many people drowned in it?

a)
Lancang River
b)
Mekong River
c)

Huang He River

d)
Yangtze River
16.

The real name of the Yellow River in China is

a)
Huang He
b)
Mekong River
c)
Liao River
d)
Yangtze River
17.

Why is the Chang Jiang River important to China?

a)
It serves as a natural border between China and India.
b)
The river is known for its extreme pollution levels only.
c)

The Chang Jiang River is important to China for transportation and trade

d)
It is primarily used for fishing and tourism.
18.

What was the First Dynasty of China?

a)

Ho Dynasty

b)
Zhou Dynasty
c)
Han Dynasty
d)

Shang Dynasty

19.

The first cities in China were built during which dynasty?

a)
Han Dynasty
b)

Xia Dynasty

c)
Zhou Dynasty
d)
Shang Dynasty
20.

The second Chinese dynasty was

a)
Han dynasty
b)
Zhou dynasty
c)
Tang dynasty
d)
Shang dynasty
21.

In which Chinese dynasty were Chinese writing developed?

a)
Shang Dynasty
b)
Han Dynasty
c)
Tang Dynasty
d)
Qing Dynasty
22.

Oracle bones were used in China to talk to

a)
natural elements
b)
future generations
c)

gods

23.

During the Zhou dynasty, The King would only rule if who thought they were worthy?

a)

The Gods

b)
The merchants assessed his capabilities.
c)
The military leaders decided his worthiness.
d)
The nobles believed he was worthy.
24.

During the Zhou dynasty land was divided between whom

a)
peasants and merchants
b)
farmers and artisans
c)

nobility and warlords

d)
traders and soldiers
25.

During the Zhou Dynasty Aristocrats ignored the King and fought each other.

a)

True

b)

False

c)

Can't remember

26.

What is an Aristocrat?

a)
A member of the clergy.
b)
A type of government official.
c)

A member of a small privileged group with power

d)
A title for a wealthy merchant.
27.

Did Warlords in China own land?

a)
Warlords were prohibited from owning land.
b)
Warlords only rented land from the government.
c)
Yes, warlords in China owned land.
d)
No, warlords in China did not own land.
28.

Military commanders in Ancient China who exercised power by force

a)
Generals
b)
Emperors
c)
Soldiers
d)
Warlords
29.

What is Confucianism?

a)
A political system based on democracy.
b)
Confucianism is a philosophical and ethical system founded by Confucius.
c)
A religious doctrine established by Laozi.
d)
A scientific theory about human behavior.
30.

What philosophy was a major influence on China?

a)
Confucianism
b)
Legalism
c)
Buddhism
d)
Taoism
31.

What is Filial piety

a)
A legal obligation to inherit property
b)
A religious practice for worshipping ancestors
c)
A philosophy about animal care
d)
Filial piety is the respect and duty one owes to their parents and ancestors.
32.

Beliefs of Confucianism

a)
Emphasis on individualism and self-reliance
b)
Rejection of education and knowledge
c)
Promotion of strict authoritarian rule
d)
The beliefs of Confucianism include moral integrity, social harmony, filial piety, the importance of education, and proper conduct in relationships.
33.

Founder of Legalism

a)

Han Fei Zi

b)
Zhuangzi
c)
Laozi
d)
Confucius
34.

Legalism AKA School of Law beliefs

a)

Legalism emphasizes strict laws and centralized authority to maintain social order. Children had to respect and obey parents

b)
Legalism promotes individual freedom and personal choice.
c)
Legalism advocates for a decentralized government structure.
d)
Legalism focuses on moral teachings and ethical behavior.
35.

Legalism is also known as

a)
Confucianism
b)
Daoism
c)

School of Law

d)
Buddhism
36.

The philosophy of Legalism forced famers to become what

a)

soldiers

b)
Nomadic herders
c)

Slaves

d)
Independent farmers
37.

Daoism is also known as

a)
Buddhism
b)
Taoism
c)
Confucianism
d)
Shintoism
38.

Founder of Daoism?

a)

Lao Tzo

b)
Buddha
c)
Zhuangzi
d)
Confucius
39.

Yin and Yang symbols show opposite forces are part of what philosophy?

a)
Hinduism
b)

Daoism or Taoism

c)
Confucianism
d)
Buddhism
40.

Which Chinese philosophy beliefs people should not focus on worldly possessions?

a)
Confucianism
b)
Legalism
c)
Buddhism
d)
Daoism
41.

People should be in harmony with nature is belief in which philosophy?

a)

Legalism

b)
Rationalism
c)

Confucianism

d)

Daoism

42.
The First Emperor of China
a)
Liu Bang
b)

QIn Shi Huangdi

c)
Wu Wang
d)
Confucius
43.

During which dynasty was the Great Wall joined together

a)
Han Dynasty
b)

Qin Dynasty

c)
Tang Dynasty
44.

In which Chinese dynasty were currency and writing created?

a)
Han Dynasty
b)
Tang Dynasty
c)

Qin Dynasty

45.

China was unified during which dynasty?

a)
Qin Dynasty
b)
Ming Dynasty
c)
Han Dynasty
d)
Tang Dynasty
46.

Legalism killed many supporters of which philosophy

a)
Taoism
b)
Confucianism
c)
Buddhism
d)
Stoicism
47.

During the Han Dynasty which philosophy was followed?

a)
Buddhism
b)
Confucianism
c)
Legalism
d)
Taoism
48.

Hand Wudi was an emperor win which dynasty

a)
Tang dynasty
b)
Song dynasty
c)
Yuan dynasty
d)
Han dynasty
49.

Empress Lu became the first woman to rule during which dynasty?

a)
Song Dynasty
b)
Ming Dynasty
c)
Han Dynasty
d)
Tang Dynasty
50.

In which Chinese dynasty were schools created?

a)
Tang Dynasty
b)
Song Dynasty
c)
Ming Dynasty
d)
Han Dynasty
51.

What were the Chinese silk roads?

a)
A collection of Chinese silk factories.
b)
The Chinese silk roads were ancient trade routes that connected China with the Mediterranean, enabling the trade of silk and other goods.
c)
A series of ancient military fortifications.
d)
A network of modern highways in China.
52.

The Qin Dynasty is famous for

a)
unifying China and the Great Wall
b)
inventing gunpowder
c)
establishing the Silk Road
d)
building the pyramids
53.

The Han dynasty is famous for

a)
military conquests and expansion
b)
artistic achievements in sculpture
c)

advancements in technology, trade, and Confucianism. Built roads and buildings

54.

The silk road lasted for how long

a)
Roughly 1000 years
b)
About 500 years
c)
Around 2000 years
55.

main trade link between Asia and Europe for 1000 years

a)
Spice Route
b)
Trans-Siberian Railway
c)
Maritime Silk Route
d)
Silk Road
56.

Buddhism was spread from India to China through the

a)
Trade Winds
b)
Cultural Exchange
c)
Maritime Route
d)
Silk Road
57.

What was the primary purpose of the Silk Road?

a)

To serve as a military route for Chinese armies.

b)

To act as a boundary marker for the Chinese Empire.

c)

To provide a path for religious pilgrimages.

d)

To facilitate trade and cultural exchange between the East and West.

58.

Which Chinese dynasty is known for the Terracotta Army?

a)

Qin Dynasty

b)

Tang Dynasty

c)

Ming Dynasty

d)

Han Dynasty

59.

What was the main teaching of Confucius?

a)

The value of education, family loyalty, and respect for elders.

b)

The pursuit of personal wealth and power.

c)

The importance of strict legal codes.

d)

The rejection of all worldly possessions.

60.

Which philosophy emphasizes strict laws and harsh punishments?

a)

Confucianism

b)

Daoism

c)

Buddhism

d)

Legalism

61.

Who was the famous Chinese philosopher known for his teachings on ethics and morality?

a)

Mencius

b)

Confucius

c)

Sun Tzu

d)

Laozi

62.

Which Ocean borders China?

a)
Arctic Ocean
b)
Indian Ocean
c)
Pacific Ocean
d)
Atlantic Ocean
63.

Who was the leader of the Qin dynasty?

a)

Master Joe Ped

b)
Cao Cao
c)
Sun Quan
d)
Qin Shi Huang
64.

Who had more power in Ancient China? Warlords or peasants?

a)

Neither

b)

Peasants

c)
Warlords
65.

Put the following in order of who had the most power in Ancient China. Warlords, Peasants, Emperor. Greatest to Least.

a)
Emperor, Warlords, Peasants
b)
Peasants, Warlords, Emperor
c)
Warlords, Peasants, Emperor
d)
Peasants, Emperor, Warlords
66.

Confucianism and Legalism philosophers got along

a)
No, they did not get along.
b)
Yes, they were friends.
c)
They had a mutual respect for each other.
d)
They collaborated on many projects.

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