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- 1. Multiple Choice
What were the three reasons ancient civilizations settled near a river?Fresh water, fertile soil, swimmingfresh water, fishing, transportationfresh water, fishing, huntingFresh water, fertile soil, and transportation - 2. Multiple ChoiceBecause most of Chinese society was based on agriculture, which group was the largest?TradersNoblesFarmersSlaves
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhat was the responsibility of the traders in China?to barter the surplus of the harvestto barter for different types of metalto barter the farmers portion of the harvestto barter with Egyptians for their papyrus
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhat is represented on the map?Sargon's EmpireAryan invasion of the Indus River ValleySilk Road Trade RoutesTrade routes between Egypt and Kush
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhat is NOT located in China?North China PlainNile River DeltaHuang He RiverTibetan Plateau
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhy does the Huang He river have a distinctive yellow color?Yellow flowers grow on its banksIt reflects the yellow light of the sunYellow loess is dissolved in the river waterIt reflects the yellow light of the moon
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhich best describes the Tibetan Plateau?The limestone of the plateau has been eroded into fantastic shapesThe plateau is the center of Chinese agriculture and industryWarm waters of the Gulf of Tonkin wash upon its shoreThe land is very difficult to farm and surrounded by mountain ranges
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the name of the product from China that became such an important part of the economy that the main trade route to the West was named for it?SilkGoldBonesPottery
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhy did Shi Huangdi build the Great Wall of China?To help the trade relations between nationsto control flooding along the northern borderto help with irrigation and canal buildingTo protect the empire from Northern invaders
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhat was an effect of trade along the Silk Road?They lost their surplus foodShi Huangdi built the Great WallPeople built walls to stop floodingIdeas and goods were exchanged between East and West cultures
- 11. Multiple ChoiceHow did silk affect the economy of China?China's economy profited because silk was a valued trade item in the WestNo money was made from selling it because silk was expensive to produceMost people preferred to buy cotton because silk was too hard to keep cleanChina did not make a profit from selling it because silk was made in other parts of the world
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhich statement best captures a dominant idea of Confucianism that has influenced Chinese culture?One's karma determines one's birth in the next lifeSociety works best if people have respect for each otherAll humans will be resurrected from their graves after the end of the worldThe Chinese people have a special relationship with one true god
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhich philosophy has had the most significant and long-lasting impact on Chinese culture?ChristianityConfucianismHinduismIslam
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following best describes Taoism and Confucianism?They both use the same important text as a guide for livingThey both worship many godsThey both do not worship any godsThey both are no longer practiced in today's world
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWhat religion is based on living in balance and in harmony with nature?TaoismJudaismBuddhismConfucianism
- 16. Multiple ChoiceThe Chinese call the Huang He River ___ because it's flooding drowned people and destroyed homes.China's GiftYellow RiverRaging RiverChina's Sorrow
- 17. Multiple ChoiceWhat are considered the Four Great Inventions of China?Compass, paper, poetry, and procelainGunpowder, paper, porcelain, and woodblock printingWoodblock printing, paper, gunpowder, and compassSilk, Seismograph, poetry, and compass
- 18. Multiple ChoiceWhat invention helped increase crop production because it made heavy loads easier to carry?CompassSeismographWheelbarrowGunpowder
- 19. Multiple ChoiceWhat was the important achievement created to be sure that talented people were hire to work in the government?SilkCivil ServiceGunpowderPaper
- 20. Multiple ChoiceConfucius believed that society would do well if everyone always ____.Completed their workTried their bestPrayed everydayRespected each other
- 21. Multiple ChoiceLao-Tzu believed that people could achieve _______ through the observation of the natural world.Status and powerRecognition and wealthWisdom and knowledgeBalance and harmony
- 22. Multiple ChoiceWith increased trade, Chinese discoveries, such as steel, the compass, and ____, made their way to Europe.SilkGunpowderPorcelainAll of the above
- 23. Multiple ChoiceThe Mandate of Heaven, which was the foundation of Confucianism, means that leader does what?Govern for the godsGovern for the best interest of the richGovern for the good of all peopleGovern for the best interest of the rich
- 24. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following statements best describes the diffusion of Confucianism?Principles of Confucius became the foundation of the Chinese education systemConfucianism spreads to India and replaces HinduismConfucianism spreads to Europe during the Mongol invasion of EnglandPrinciples of Confucius became the foundation of the American education system
- 25. Multiple ChoiceThis symbol is known as "Yin Yang" and is important to which belief system?BuddhismConfucianismTaoismJudaism
- 26. Multiple ChoiceBelow are accomplishments of the _______ dynasty.
-single written language, country wide
-Common money system
-Expanded road system
-Strong, centralized governmentMingSongQinYuan - 27. Multiple ChoiceWhy was double-cropping important to civilization in Ancient China?It provided just enough crop for the Chinese people to surviveProvided a large surplus of crops to sellProvided extra food for the godsProvided food for the cattle to graze the land
- 28. Multiple ChoiceIn the Ancient Chinese society, which social class made up the soldiers for the Emperor's Army?FarmersTradersSlavesNobles
- 29. Multiple ChoicePainting, poetry, porcelain, and calligraphy can BEST be described as ______.Confucius's important sayingsImportant Chinese art formsThings outlawed by Emperor QinImportant Roman art forms
- 30. Multiple ChoiceBesides exchanging goods such as silk, spices, and cotton, what else did travelers exchange on the Silk Road?They exchanged parts of their culture like art, clothing, language, and ideasThey fought wars with each otherThey exchanged different forms of government such as dynasties and republicsThey exchanged directions on how to get to the New World
- 31. Multiple ChoiceHan dynasty rulers promoted a peaceful society and respect for elders by emphasizing which ancient religion/philosophy?HinduismTaoismConfucianismBuddhism
- 32. Multiple ChoiceWhich invention was very useful on the Silk Road and later became important to seas exploration?Woodblock printingSeismographCompassPaper
- 33. Multiple ChoiceWhich Chinese invention is shown below?SilkCompassGunpowderPorcelain
- 34. Multiple ChoiceWhy was the seismograph important?It helped make fireworksIt warned of earthquakes and tsunamisIt decreased floodingIt was used in works of art
- 35. Multiple ChoiceHow did the Grand Canal help China's economy?It gave them a marketplace to buy and sell goodsIt served as a route for touristsIt improved trade by connecting Northern China and Southern ChinaIt warned of earthquakes and it warned invaders entering China through the South China Sea
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