WorksheetsC Celebration
Total questions: 37
Worksheet time: 37mins
The ancient civilizations of China, Mesopotamia, and Egypt all developed because:
because rivers deposited rich soil suitable for farming.
because they were all surrounded by mountains.
because of vast deserts that attracted settlers.
as a result of serious drought.
Based on the map, what is the name of the mountain range that borders China to the west?
Mount Everest
Gobi Desert
Himalayan Mountains
Altay Mountains
Based on the map, in which hemisphere is China located?
Northeast
Northwest
Southeast
Southwest
Which statement is INCORRECT based on the map above?
China’s geography was diverse, including plains, plateaus, deserts, and mountains.
China’s geography included both high and low elevations.
China’s geography included many major rivers.
China’s geography and access to water sources was limited.
Why was ancient China’s civilization cut off from much of the rest of the world?
China’s government refused to allow contact with the rest of the world.
China did not know other parts of the world existed.
A lack of roads made contact and trade with other civilizations nearly impossible.
Geographic physical features and barriers cut China off from the rest of the world.
Which of the following is the best description of the Silk Roads?
The Silk Roads were overland routes connecting China with Europe.
The Silk Roads were land and sea routes connecting China with Asia, Europe, and Africa.
The Silk Roads ran through Russia to northern Europe.
The Silk Roads were not used after 100 B.C.
Why was the Silk Road significant to the people of China?
The Silk Road connected China to other civilizations and provided a trade route to sell goods
The Silk Road helped China communicate with others who spoke and wrote the same language
The Silk Road ensured China received goods at an excellent price
The Silk Road shortened the travel distances between important government cities
Which of the following were challenges faced along the Silk Road?
snakes, mountains, and rivers
hot desert, strong winds, and bandits/thieves
mountains, winds, and lack of food
rivers, winds, and loneliness
What ancient Chinese invention became China’s most traded good?
wheelbarrow
silk
compass
cast iron
Which inventions from ancient China helped the people of China be successful in agriculture, especially with rice production?
iron plow and wheelbarrow
paper
compass
silk
What religion spread from India to China along the Silk Road?
Hinduism
Confucianism
Buddhism
none of these
What is the process by which ideas spread from one culture to another?
barter
caravans
cultural diffusion
the Silk Roads
Which of the following was most important in spreading ideas faster and farther than ever?
paper
compass
effective government rule
The Great Wall
How did standardized weights and measures improve trade?
Buyers everywhere knew what something cost.
Buyers knew the seller was not cheating on size.
Good roads allowed smooth travel for traders.
They had no impact on trade.
Which of the following was NOT an accomplishment of the Qin dynasty?
single writing system
unified empire
taxes lowered
single currency
Which of the following was an accomplishment of the Han dynasty?
single writing system
unified empire
construction of roads and canals
single currency
Why did Shi Huangdi build the Great Wall?
to attract visitors to China from other civilizations around the world
To make transportation easier around the northern border of China
To keep invaders out of China and protect their borders
To show China’s achievements in architecture
According to the timeline, which dynasty next came to power after the fall of the Zhou dynasty?
Legalism
Qin dynasty
Han dynasty
Shi dynasty
According to the timeline, when was legalism developed?
600’s B.C.
551 B.C.
400 B.C.
260 B.C.
Place the group in the correct location based upon the social classes in ancient China.
Emperor, Government Officials and Warriors, Craftspeople, Merchants and Traders, Farmers and Peasants, Slaves
Emperor, Government Officials and Warriors, Craftspeople, Farmers and Peasants, Slaves, Merchants and Traders
Craftspeople, Farmers and Peasants, Slaves, Merchants and Traders, Emperor, Government Officials and Warriors
Emperor, Farmers and Peasants, Craftspeople, Government Officials and Warriors, Merchants and Traders, Slaves
What is a dynastic cycle?
the pattern of the rise and fall of dynasties
a time of constant war
the respect children owe their parents and ancestors
the process of merging with nature
Which of the following statements about Confucianism, Daoism, and Legalism is true?
They all seek to understand humanity's relationship with the divine.
All three philosophies assume that people are essentially good.
They are concerned with the importance of social stability (a thriving society).
All three philosophies preach the value of working hard to create a better life on Earth.
According to Confucius, what is the “foundation, whence all other virtues spring”?
the duty of children to revere their parents
an understanding of the spiritual world
the willingness to work hard and get an education
being from an aristocratic family
The words “The universe is sacred. You cannot improve it. If you try to change it, you will ruin it.” reflect the beliefs of which philosophy?
Confucianism
Daoism
Legalism
ethics
Why did the Legalists advocate harsh laws and stiff punishments for keeping public order?
That was the best way to ensure that “superior men” would rise to the top.
Those were the only laws that could be administered fairly.
They wanted strong laws so that the ruler would be free to show compassion.
They believed people were not capable of being good.
What was the Chinese belief system that emphasized living in harmony with nature?
Legalism
Confucianism
Daoism
Mandate of Heaven
What was the Chinese belief system that emphasized that for a ruler to maintain order in society, people must obey a set of strict laws and those in authority?
Legalism
Confucianism
Daoism
Mandate of Heaven
What is the Mandate of Heaven?
An order given by the high priest
An order given by the emperor
The idea that going to Heaven was mandated by Buddhism
The idea that the Gods had chosen who would rule as emperor
Which of the following were factors that helped Qin Shihuangdi unify China economically and geographically?
He created a single monetary system and built roads throughout the empire.
He created a uniform system of taxation and required everyone to speak a single language.
He was a model of kingly virtue, inspiring his people to love and respect him.
He paid laborers good wages to build the Wall of Ten Thousand Li.
Which of the following can correctly be inferred from the map?
Each new dynasty expanded its borders to control a larger area than the dynasty ruling before.
The Qin dynasty was a much more expansive (large) dynasty than the Han dynasty.
All ruling dynasties bordered the Himalaya Mountains, East China Sea, and Bay of Bengal.
The Shang dynasty was the largest ruling dynasty during ancient Chinese rule.
Which aspect of the GRAPES model does the image BEST represent?
Politics
Religion
Geography
Achievements
Economics
Which aspect of the GRAPES model does the image BEST represent?
Geography
Economics
Religion
Politics
Achievements
Which of the following is the first step in the dynastic cycle?
The dynasty is overthrown
The people believe the gods approve a new dynasty
Disasters occur
A new dynasty re-establishes order
What is the main idea of the text?
Traditional Chinese ideas flourished during the Han dynasty.
The Han dynasty was the shortest dynasty.
Confucius was born during the Han dynasty.
The Han dynasty had no rulers.
What was one action taken by Han rulers to restore respect for tradition?
They built new palaces.
They encouraged people to return to the teachings of Confucius.
They banned Confucian teachings.
They expanded the empire's borders.
Who was the first Han emperor mentioned in the text?
Liu Bang
Qin Shi Huang
Sun Tzu
Zhou Enlai
What requirement was placed on members of the civil service during the Han dynasty?
They had to be educated in Confucian teachings.
They had to serve in the military.
They had to travel abroad.
They had to learn multiple languages.
