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Chapter 7 Ancient China

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 20mins

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Class
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1.

Which of the following is a desert that formed part of China's natural barriers?

a)

the Himalaya

b)

the Taklimakan

c)

the Tian Shan

d)

the Pamir

2.

How did China's natural barriers affect the early development of its civilization?

a)
The barriers isolated China, leading to a lack of agricultural development.
b)
Natural barriers made it easy for invaders to conquer China.
c)
China's natural barriers encouraged widespread trade with neighboring regions.
d)

The barriers isolated China, allowing it to develop without influence of others.

3.

What is another name for the Chang Jiang River?

a)

Yellow River

b)

Indus River

c)

Tigris River

d)

Yangtze River

4.

What was an advantage of China's early isolation from other civilizations?

a)
Diverse cultural exchange with neighboring regions.
b)
Rapid technological advancement from foreign influence.
c)
Increased vulnerability to invasions.
d)

Protection from invaders

5.

What was a disadvantage to China's early isolation from other civilizations?

a)
Increased trade with neighboring countries.
b)
Enhanced diplomatic relations with other civilizations.
c)
Rapid technological advancements from foreign influences.
d)

Inability to share ideas and beliefs with others.

6.

Which was the earliest Chinese dynasty for which evidence exists?

a)

Xia

b)

Zhou

c)

Liangzhu

d)

Shang

7.

What were some of the religious beliefs and practices of the Shang people?

a)
The Shang people rejected all forms of worship.
b)
They only believed in one god and did not practice rituals.
c)
The Shang people focused solely on agricultural practices without any spiritual beliefs.
d)

They used an oracle bone, worshipped ancestors and held special ceremonies.

8.

Where did China's first dynasty develop?

a)

along the Huang He

b)

at the foot of the Tian Shan

c)

beside the East China Sea

d)

along the Chang Jiang

9.

What are the basic beliefs of Confucianism?

a)
The belief in fate and destiny as primary guides
b)

The belief in promoting proper conduct through respect and filial piety.

c)
The rejection of education and moral values
d)
The importance of wealth and power
10.

What was the concept of Mandate of Heaven?

a)

It was the result of the dynastic cycle.

b)

It was the belief that a king could rule only as long as the gods believed him worthy.

c)

It emphasized living in harmony with nature and the Dao

d)

It was a philosophy that encouraged a strong government and laws.

11.

How does Legalism's attitude toward people's nature differ from that of Confucianism and Daoism?

a)
Confucianism believes people are aligned with nature, unlike Legalism.
b)
Legalism believes people are inherently good, while Confucianism sees them as selfish.
c)

Legalism takes the attitude that people are naturally bad.

d)
Daoism views people as inherently selfish, similar to Legalism.
12.

Which Chinese philosophy focuses on living in harmony with nature and the Way?

a)

Confucianism

b)

Daoism

c)

Legalism

d)

Mandate of Heaven

13.

How did natural barriers help shape China's civilization?

a)
Natural barriers led to a uniform culture across all regions of China.
b)
Natural barriers made trade impossible for Chinese civilization.
c)

Natural barriers allowed for better agriculture.

d)
Natural barriers isolated China from all cultural influences.
14.

What was the dynastic cycle?

a)

A pattern in the rise and fall of rulers.

b)
A philosophical concept related to Confucianism.
c)
A method of agricultural production in ancient China.
d)
A military strategy used during the Warring States period.
15.

Who called himself "first emperor"?

a)

Liu Bang

b)

Shi Huangdi

c)

Lu

d)

Wudi

16.

Shi Huangdi followed which Chinese philosophy?

a)

Confucianism

b)

Buddhism

c)

Legalism

d)

Daoism

17.

Which of the following was NOT an accomplishment of Shi Huangdi?

a)

a single writing system

b)

a government bureaucracy

c)

canals and irrigation systems

d)

standardized weights and measures

18.

Who became know as Empress Lu?

a)

the last emperor of the Qin dynasty

b)

Liu Bang's wife

c)

a notable bureaucrat of the Han dynasty

d)

the longest-reigning emperor in Chinese history

19.

What was invented during the Han dynasty to show direction?

a)

sextant

b)

silk

c)

wheelbarrow

d)

compass

20.

Which invention allowed ideas to spread farther and faster than ever?

a)

paper

b)

silk

c)

compass

d)

wheelbarrow

21.

What was the purpose of the Great Wall of China?

a)
To mark the boundary of the Chinese empire.
b)
To provide a route for military parades.
c)
To serve as a tourist attraction.
d)

To keep invaders from central Asia out of China

22.

What are two ways in which the Han emperors ruled differently from Shi Huangdi?

a)

Han emperors were less cruel and lowered taxes.

b)

Han emperors eliminated local government and officials.

c)
Shi Huangdi promoted Confucianism and education over Legalism.
d)
Han emperors used strict military rule like Shi Huangdi.
23.

Why were camels used on the Silk Roads?

a)

They were the least expensive animal available.

b)

Camels are strong, sure-footed, and tough.

c)

Camels are native to China.

d)

Camels bite and spit, which makes them excellent guard animals.

24.

What goods were brought from China to the West?

a)

grapes, lacquerware, and paper.

b)

wool rugs, paper, and silk

c)

silk, paper, and lacquerware

d)

honey, silk, and paper.

25.

What good were taken to China from Europe?

a)

honey and grapes

b)

grapes and wool rugs

c)

silk and carved ivory

d)

camels and horses

26.

How did traders protect themselves on the Silk Roads?

a)

They traveled alone to avoid being noticed.

b)

They traveled at night to avoid being seen.

c)

They traveled in groups called caravans.

d)

They hired guards called caravans.

27.

What religion from India spread into China and through East Asia?

a)

Hinduism

b)

Confucianism

c)

Legalism

d)

Buddhism

28.

How long does Fredrik Hiebert conclude traders began traveling along the Silk Roads?

a)

4,000 or 5,000 years ago

b)

2,000 or 3,000 years ago

c)

1,500 or 2,000 years ago

d)

1,000 to 500 years ago

29.

What were the Silk Roads?

a)
The Silk Roads were ancient trade routes linking Asia with Europe.
b)
Cultural exchange programs between Asian countries.
c)
Modern highways connecting major cities in Asia.
d)
A series of ancient military routes in Europe.
30.

How did the Silk Roads encourage cultural diffusion?

a)
The Silk Roads primarily facilitated military conquests.
b)
Cultural diffusion was only limited to the exchange of spices.
c)
The Silk Roads isolated civilizations from each other.
d)

Traders from other lands would exchange ideas as well as goods.

31.

How did She Huangdi link the new lands of his empire?

a)
By building roads and canals.
b)
By implementing a system of postal services.
c)
By creating a network of fortresses.
d)
By establishing trade routes with neighboring empires.
32.

What methods did Shi Huangdi use to get his wall built?

a)
Diplomatic negotiations with neighboring states.
b)
Use of advanced machinery and technology.
c)
Voluntary labor and generous rewards.
d)
Forced labor and strict laws.
33.

Which was NOT a government reform the Han rulers put in place?

a)

lower taxes

b)

longer labor periods for building projects

c)

lighter punshiments

d)

government based on bureaucracy

34.

How did the lives of poor peasants and rich merchants differ in Ancient China?

a)
Poor peasants were wealthy landowners with high social status.
b)
Rich merchants lived in poverty and worked the fields.
c)
Both poor peasants and rich merchants had similar lifestyles and opportunities.
d)

Poor farmers lived in mud house, rich merchants lived in large houses.

35.

Which was NOT an invention that ancient China contributed to world civilization?

a)

plow

b)

wheelbarrow

c)

mummification

d)

compass

36.

What impact did China's agricultural advancements have on their food production?

a)
Decreased food production due to outdated methods.
b)
No significant change in food production levels.
c)
Increased reliance on imported food supplies.
d)
China's agricultural advancements led to increased food production and improved food security.
37.

What continents were connected by the Silk Roads?

a)
Antarctica and Asia
b)

Asia, Africa and Europe

c)
North America and South America
d)
Africa and Australia
38.

What were some of the goods and ideas exchanged on the Silk Road?

a)
Silk, spices, precious metals, textiles, and ideas such as religion and technology.
b)
Fruits and vegetables
c)
Automobiles and machinery
d)
Plastic goods and electronics
39.

Why were Chinese traders able to demand high prices for their silk?

a)
Silk was primarily used for everyday clothing in China.
b)
Chinese traders had a monopoly on all textiles.
c)
Silk was abundant and easily produced in China.
d)

Chinese traders held the secret for silk production.

40.

What does Hiebert suggest about knowledge when he compares it to gold?

a)
Knowledge is only valuable when shared freely without any effort.
b)
Knowledge is worthless and should be discarded like trash.
c)
Knowledge is valuable and requires effort to acquire and refine, similar to gold.
d)
Knowledge is easily obtained without effort, unlike gold.

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