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Ancient China Review

Total questions: 28

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

China's civilization developed between which two rivers?

a)

Yin and Yang

b)

Chang Jiang and Yangtze

c)

Shang and Zhou

d)

Huang He (Yellow River) and Yangtze (Long River)

2.
What is contribution from the Ancient Chinese?
a)

compass

b)
fireworks
c)
gunpowder
d)
All of them
3.
Which number on the map represents the Himalayas?
a)
6
b)
9
c)
8
d)
1
4.

What Was The Silk Road

a)

One Road Made Of Silk Carpets

b)

A Road That Silk (only) Was Traded On

c)

A Network Of Roads Used For Trading

d)

Name Of The First Road In Asia

5.
What is the central idea of Daoism
a)
Duty to community
b)
Living in harmony with nature
c)
Enforcing laws with harsh punishments
d)
Humans are naturally evil
6.
What were the four main dynasties of Ancient China?
a)
Shang, Zhou, Qin, Han
b)

Qing, Qin, Zhou Han

c)

Zhou, Xia, Quin, Shang

d)
Tavs, Lodas, Kohlmann, Hoeft
7.

Which statement explains the main difference between Taoism and Legalism?

a)

Taoism focuses on nature, while Legalism focuses on science.

b)

Taoism promotes hierarchy, while Legalism promotes equality.

c)

Taoism emphasizes harmony, while Legalism emphasizes

obedience..

d)

Taoism is based on virtue and integrity, while Legalism is based on rules and punishments.

8.
What is the major religion in China?
a)
Buddhism
b)
Hinduism
c)
Christianity
d)
Judaism
9.

Which statement best explains how Taoism differs from Confucianism?

a)

Taoists reject human desire, whereas Confucians attempt to shape people’s desires.

b)

Taoists use strict punishments, whereas Confucians provide rewards for good behavior.

c)

Taoists believe in freedom for citizens, whereas Confucians believe in respect for authority.

d)

Taoists emphasize integrity and fairness, whereas Confucians emphasize harmony and unity.

10.
Why did Qin Shi huangdi build the Great Wall of China?
a)
For shelter
b)
For protection from invaders from the north
c)
For decoration
d)
For fun
11.

The ancient Chinese were able to flourish independently, and without much interference from outsiders due to...

a)

their reputation and strength as a military power

b)

the outsiders not wanting what the Chinese had

c)

their geography providing many natural barriers

d)

their rivers being very difficult to navigate

12.
A philosophy based on respect for elders and authority. 
a)
Daoism
b)
Legalism
c)
Confucianism
d)
Qin
13.

How did the silk road benefit China?

a)

They discovered other civilizations

b)

They received new resources

c)

They gained wealth

d)

All of the above

14.
What major geographical feature served as the southern border of Ancient China? 
a)
Yellow River
b)
Himalayan Mountains
c)
India Ocean
d)
Andes Mountains
15.
The center of Chinese society was
a)
the emperor
b)
Confucius
c)
the family
d)
the individual
16.

Wealthy powerful people in ancient society who held high social status

a)

warlords

b)

aristocrats

c)

filial piety

d)

acupuncture

17.

China is located on which continent?

a)

North America

b)

China

c)

Africa

d)

Asia

18.

The idea that all children should respect their parents and grandparents

a)

aristocrats

b)

legalism

c)

daoism

d)

filial piety

19.

During the han dynasty, they traded with the roman empire becoming very wealthy and powerful because of what main export?

a)

Cotton

b)

Wheat

c)

Silk

d)

Gold

20.

What were the 3 most practices religions in Ancient China? This was also known as the 3 pillars of China.

a)

Confucianism

Taoism

Buddhism

b)

Osiris

Isis

Afterlife

c)

Christianity

Legalism

Confucianism

21.
Which number on the map represents the Gobi Desert?
a)
3
b)
6
c)
9
d)
8
22.

Line of rulers from one family.

a)

Legalism

b)

Daoism

c)

Dynasty

d)

Network

23.
Question Image

Match the following

a)

philosophy that teaches people to be respectful and responsible

1.

Confucianism

b)

philosophy that teaches that people are evil and need to be punished

2.

Legalism

c)

philosophy that teaches people to be accepting and live in harmony with nature

3.

Daoism

24.

Which statement accurately describes the Silk Road?

a)

The Silk Road was a series of trade routes between China and western civilizations.

b)

The Silk Road was a trail that connected China to India over the mountains.

c)

The Silk Road was a wall that extended around the border of China.

d)

The Silk Road was the name for the ancient silk-making process.

25.
Confucius a very famous ____________, in Ancient China
a)
emperor
b)
philosopher
c)
army leader
d)
god
26.

What goods were traded on the silk road?

a)

orange chicken

b)

Chow Mien

c)

cotton, spices, pearls (from oysters), and ivory (from elephant tusks).

27.
Finding a way to live in harmony with nature and find inner peace
a)
Confucianism
b)
Taoism
c)
Legalism
28.

Which statement explains why the development of the Silk Road benefited the Chinese economy?

a)

It decreased the cost of exporting goods.

b)

It opened new markets for Chinese producers.

c)

It enabled Chinese workers to migrate to job locations.

d)

It created access to an abundant supply of raw materials.