WorksheetsAncient China Test
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 5hrs 3mins
Confucianism is a _______.
philosophy
religion
political system
art form
Daoism is defined as:
A Chinese philosophy based on the writings of Lao-tzu advocating humility and religious piety.
A monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ.
An ancient Indian religion and a way of life that emphasizes non-violence and truth.
A political ideology that advocates for a classless society.
A 'Dynasty' is defined as:
a series of rulers from the same family
a type of government
a historical period
a form of art
Feudalism is a system of government in which land is exchanged for what?
Money
Military service
Goods
Labor
Filial Piety is defined as:
A deep respect for one's parents and ancestors.
A form of government based on family lineage.
A religious practice involving meditation.
A type of artistic expression.
Jade is a type of:
Metal
Gemstone
Wood
Plastic
Legalism is way of thinking that emphasizes harsh punishments such as kidnapping or dismemberment. Which of the following is the closest definition of 'Legalism'?
A philosophy that emphasizes strict adherence to laws
A belief in the importance of individual freedom
A system of government based on democratic principles
A religious doctrine focused on spiritual enlightenment
The 'Mandate of Heaven' is a concept that originated in which country?
China
India
Egypt
Greece
Write the definition for the vocabulary word 'Philosophy'.
The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence.
A branch of science dealing with the physical world.
The art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing.
A system of government by the whole population.
The Ancient Chinese used a ceramic plate with a metal rod to assist them with navigating the oceans, river and all land alike. What is this invention called?
The Compass
Iron Plow
The Gears of a Wheel
A Seismograph
The Silk Road was a network of trade routes that connected which of the following regions?
East Asia and Europe
North America and South America
Australia and Africa
Antarctica and the Arctic
Which desert is known for its extreme temperature variations and is located in northern China and southern Mongolia?
Gobi Desert
Sahara Desert
Kalahari Desert
Atacama Desert
What was the name of the mountain range that made it difficult to trade or invade?
Himalayas
Andes
Rockies
Rushmore
The Chang Jiang River in China is also known as:
Yangtze River
Nile River
Mekong River
Ganges River
The Huang He River is sometimes called China’s Sorrow because:
it frequently floods, causing destruction and loss of life.
it is the longest river in China.
it is the only river that flows through the Great Wall of China.
it has the most beautiful scenery in China.
25. How did the geography of China affect civilization?
It isolated China from other civilizations.
It made China a center of trade.
It had no effect on China's development.
It made China vulnerable to invasions.
Who was a supreme god in early Chinese history that was believed to control success or failure in war, the harvest, the weather, and the overall well-being of China?
Shangdi
Yu Di
Tian
Nuwa
Was the Great Wall actually a single wall that was made at one time in history?
Yes, it was a single wall made at one time.
No, it was built in different sections over time.
No, It was a single wall but built over different periods.
Yes, it was a single wall but built over a very long period of time.
A lack of written records and little archeological evidence causes many historians to question the existence of which dynasty?
Shang Dynasty
Xia Dynasty
Zhou Dynasty
Han Dynasty
The material that the Shang Dynasty most commonly used to record their questions and answers from communications with their ancestors was:
Bronze
Bamboo
Oracle bones
Silk
What was the purpose of the Great Wall of China?
To connect all of China
To keep out invaders from the North
To help with trade
To build just to impress the rest of the world
Name of the trade route from China to Europe?
Trade Road
Silk Road
Money Road
Silk Route
