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WorksheetsCh. 7 Study Guide
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 9mins
Which physical region of ancient China is a high area of elevated land?
Yellow River Valley
Plateau of Tibet
Gobi Desert
Yangtze River Basin
Which is true about the Himalayan Mountains? (Choose 2)
The Himalayas lie between India and China.
They lie between Mongolia and China.
They provide an easy travel route into China.
They are the highest mountain range on Earth.
What was the main effect of China’s natural barriers (mountains and deserts) on early Chinese civilization?
People became ocean explorers.
China developed a unique cultural identity.
China formed close trade ties with nearby civilizations.
China faced constant invasions.
Which geographic features helped early Chinese farmers succeed near the Yellow River? (Choose 2)
The river provided water for crops and daily use.
Cool, dry winters and warm, rainy summers supported agriculture.
Rocky soil prevented flooding.
Warm temperatures all year round.
What was one major result of early writing in ancient China?
People across China could communicate in writing using the same symbols.
Everyone spoke the same spoken language.
Different regions used different alphabets, causing confusion.
Writing changed frequently from region to region.
Which belief system is associated with teaching respect for elders, family duty, and social harmony?
Buddhism
Confucianism
Mandate of Heaven
Legalism
What did the Shang Dynasty contribute to ancient China?
Iron weapons and war chariots
Early Chinese writing system
Grand Canal construction
Use of coins for trade
Which dynasty conquered the previous dynasty and began using iron tools, bronze weapons, and built early walls that later became part of the Great Wall?
Shang Dynasty
Zhou Dynasty
Qin Dynasty
Han Dynasty
During the time of the Zhou Dynasty, what made governing China difficult?
The small size of the kingdom
The scattered geography and large territory
Too few rivers for irrigation
Overpopulation in cities
Why did the Zhou build canals (which later became part of the Grand Canal)?
For defense against attacks
To connect different areas of the kingdom for trade and transport
To isolate regions not under their control
To create fresh water for drinking only
The idea of the Mandate of Heaven in ancient China meant: (Choose 2)
Only rulers chosen by heaven could govern peacefully
Rulers must rule with kindness and fairness to keep heaven’s favor
The ruler should always use force to keep power
The same ruler could stay in power forever without change
According to teachings of Confucius, people should show respect to parents and elders.
This principle is called:
Social equality
Freedom
Filial piety
Personal freedom
Which developments were part of the Zhou dynasty’s innovations? (Choose 2)
Use of horses and iron tools
Bronze casting and early coin use
Construction of war chariots by the Shang only
Spread of writing brought by Shang only
What did the rivers under Zhou control provide China that most helped the dynasty thrive?
Building materials
Water for drinking, farming, and transport
Gold and precious metals
Mountain passes for trade
Why might the rule of the Zhou dynasty have lasted longer than many other dynasties?
Their economy made everyone rich
Their political and social systems — including moral rulership and respect for tradition — helped manage a large kingdom
They had the strongest army in history
They avoided building walls and canals
