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HUM 6 MP 2 Assessment SY26

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

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Class
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1.

The Shang Dynasty was the first dynasty to establish the idea that they had the power to rule

          due to: 





a)

People Voting

b)

Tradition

c)

Dynastic Cycle

d)

The Mandate of Heaven

2.

 According to the Mandate of Heaven: 

  1.  

a)
  1. Leaders are allowed to be in power so long as they are just and care for the people.

b)
  1. Leaders are allowed to be in power so long as they do what is best for themselves.

c)
  1. Leaders are only allowed to be in power for 4 years and then must be reelected.

d)
  1. Leaders are allowed to be in power if they ensure rule of law is being followed.

3.

Chinese history tends to have a specific pattern to it, where new leaders come in and do well, 

        but eventually they become corrupt and get thrown out of power.  This pattern is known as what?

a)
  1. The flow of history

b)
  1. The Dynastic Cycle

c)
  1. The rule of law

d)
  1. The law of supply and demand

4.

Who holds the power in a Market Economic System?

a)

The Government

b)

The Buyers

c)

The Sellers

d)

Both the buyers and the sellers

5.

Most Americans over the age of 18 can vote in the presidential elections. This shows the US government does which purpose of government?

a)

Protecting Rights

b)

Promoting Rule of Law

c)

Providing Public Services

d)

Supporting the Economy

6.

In ancient China, they used the Silk Road to increase trade. This is an example of which purpose of government?

a)

Protecting Rights

b)

Supporting the Economy

c)

Preparing for the Common Defense

d)

Promoting Rule of Law

7.

What does the sun represent in the Allegory of the Cave?

a)

People who are well educated.

b)

People who are ignorant.

c)

The truth.

d)

Fake News

8.

What does the climb out of the cave represent in the Allegory of the Cave?

a)

The truth.

b)

Fake news.

c)

That it is painful to face the truth.

d)

Shadows.

9.

The Qin Dynasty built the Great Wall of China.  The Tang Dynasty used tax dollars to complete

           other large building projects, such as the Grand Canal.  These are examples of which period of 

            the Dynastic Cycle?

a)
  1. The new dynasty period

b)
  1. The period of prosperity

c)
  1. The period of decline

d)
  1. The period of rebellion

10.

 The Song raised taxes to make payments to the Mongols to keep them from conquering all of

             China. These payments caused the poor to suffer.  This is an example of the Song in which

                period of the Dynastic Cycle?

a)
  1. The new dynasty period

b)
  1. The period of prosperity

c)
  1. The period of decline

d)
  1. The period of rebellion

11.

 Which of the following is an example of how Emperor Qin used the legalist philosophy?

a)
  1. The leaders encouraged the growth of arts and literature.

b)
  1. The leaders ensured that everyone who worked the government earned their job by passing a test.

c)
  1. The leaders forced their people into harsh labor by build the Great Wall.

d)
  1. The leaders paid the Mongols to invade.   

12.

 Which of the following would be an accomplishment of the Qin Dynasty?

a)
  1. The Great Wall of China was first built.

b)
  1. The Art of War by Sun Tzu was written.

c)
  1. Confucius first wrote down his teachings.

  2.    

d)
  1. The Silk Road was formed, bringing more trade into China.   

13.

True or False: The Silk Road was a road made of silk.

a)

True

b)

False

14.

Which Chinese Philosophy believes that a good leader should be like a father figure?

a)

Confucinism

b)

Daoism

c)

Leagalism

d)

Buddhism

15.

Which physical characteristic of geography was important in helping Ancient Chinese civilizations settle and thrive in one area?

a)
  1. The Gobi Desert

b)
  1. The Great Wall of China

c)
  1. The TaklaMakan Desert

d)
  1. The Huang River (also known as the Yellow River)

16.

Which philosophy in ancient China emphasized harmony with nature and living simply?

a)

Daoism

b)

Confucianism

c)

Legalism

d)

Buddhism

17.

Which ancient Chinese philosophy taught that strict laws and harsh punishments were necessary to maintain order?

a)

Legalism

b)

Daoism

c)

Confucianism

d)

Buddhism

18.

According to the Dynastic Cycle, what typically happens after a period of prosperity in a Chinese dynasty?

a)

The dynasty abolishes all taxes

b)

The dynasty enters a period of decline

c)

The dynasty is invaded by foreign powers

d)

The dynasty expands its territory

19.

Read the question and type the correct answer in the box.

Which statement is supported by information in the timeline?

a)

China developed an alphabet before the Phoenicians.

b)

The Shang dynasty ruled after the Qin dynasty.

c)

The Zhou dynasty ruled before the Han dynasty.

d)

China united before it developed a written language.

20.

What was the first known Dynasty in Ancient China?

a)

Shang Dynasty

b)
Ming Dynasty
c)
Qin Dynasty
d)
Han Dynasty