Ancient China

Question 1

This desert lies between Mongolia and China.

Answer 1

Gobi Desert

Question 2

True or False. China was isolated from other ancient civilizations.

Answer 2

True.

Question 3

Chinese civilzation developed along this river.

Answer 3

Huang He

Question 4

The earliest Chinese writing system was ________ and developed during the ________ dynasty.

Answer 4

pictographs and shang dynasty

Question 5

True or False. The Chinese language can be read even if a person cannot speak it.

Answer 5

True

Question 6

What is the name of the idea that a ruler had the favor of the gods, but it could be taken away during times of trouble?

Answer 6

Mandate of Heaven

Question 7

Lords and rulers fought over control of land during the period known as ________

Answer 7

Period of the Warring States

Question 8

This philosophy stresses strict use of laws and punishments to control human behavior.

Answer 8

Legalism

Question 9

This wise man believed that there could be peace and harmony in society of people would show respect to one another.

Answer 9

Confucius

Question 10

Why did legalist rulers want to burn books about other philosophies?

Answer 10

So that no opinion against the gov’t would arise

Question 11

What is the most basic relationship in society according to Confucianism?

Answer 11

father and son

Question 12

Treating parents with respect is known as ________ according to Confucianism.

Answer 12

filial piety

Question 13

This philosophy stresses the need for humans to seek balance and harmony with nature.

Answer 13

Daoism

Question 14

Farmers in northern China grew which grain?

Answer 14

Wheat

Question 15

Chinese philosophies of Legalism, Confucianism, and Daoism were all designed for what common goal?

Answer 15

to bring order to society

Question 16

Which philosophy is represented by the yin and yang symbol? ☯️

Answer 16

Daoism

Question 17

The first emperor of unified China

Answer 17

Qin Shihuangdi

Question 18

Ruling style of the Qin Dynasty

Answer 18

control and harsh punishment

Question 19

2 reasons the Great Wall of China was built

Answer 19

To keep out nomads and non citizens & keep in peasants

Question 20

Why did Shihuangdi have terra cotta (clay) soldiers constructed?

Answer 20

To be protected in the afterlife

Question 21

Why did the Han give civil service exams to potential government workers?

Answer 21

To see who’s qualified enough

Question 22

The Chinese invention of the ________ allowed millers to grind more grain.

Answer 22

Waterwheel

Question 23

Why were the overland trade routes from China to Eastern Europe and other parts of Asia known as the Silk Roads?

Answer 23

Chinese silk was transported on them

Question 24

What religion was introduced to China along the trade routes from India?

Answer 24

Buddhism

Question 25

What two Chinese inventions allowed farmers to carry heavy loads?

Answer 25

Wheel barrow and collar harness

Question 26

Following the collapse of the Han Dynasty, many people shifted their focus from Confucian thought to the teaching of this religion.

Answer 26

Buddhism

Question 27

The Han, Sui, and Tang governments all require officials to be knowledgeable in this philosophy.

Answer 27

Confucianism

Question 28

Wendi ordered the construction of the Grand Canal to link these two rivers.

Answer 28

Huang He and Yangtze Rivers

Question 29

This became a popular drink in China during the Tang dynasty.

Answer 29

Tea

Question 30

Why was paper money invented?

Answer 30

Coins were too heavy and hard to carry

Question 31

What improvements did the Tang and Song make that made transportation easier and connected the Chinese empire?

Answer 31

New roads, waterways, and ships

Question 32

How did the Tang and Song increase their ability to grow more rice?

Answer 32

Irrigation canals and building terraces

Question 33

The first printed books in China were made possible after this invention.

Answer 33

Wood block printing and moveable type

Question 34

This white, ceramic (also known as "china") became one of China's more valuable exports.

Answer 34

Porcelain

Question 35

the first leader of the Mongols

Answer 35

Genghis Khan

Question 36

What two military advantages did the Mongols possess?

Answer 36

They were nomads and had nothing to defend, also had smaller horses

Question 37

Why did the Mongols maintain some forms of Chinese rule even thought they took important government positions away from the Chinese people?

Answer 37

because the Chinese knew more about governing

Question 38

What was the Mongol's approach to long distance trade under the leadership of Kublai Khan?

Answer 38

Silk Road

Question 39

Who is believed to be the first European to travel to China and write about his adventure?

Answer 39

Macro Polo

Question 40

The Mongols were overthrown by this dynasty

Answer 40

Ming Dynasty

Question 41

Where is the Forbidden City located?

Answer 41

In the center of Beijing

Question 42

What is the Forbidden City?

Answer 42

The palace of the Ming Emporers

Question 43

Why did the Chinese only briefly attempt maritime (sea) trade?

Answer 43

to focus on the northern border but didnt get much out of trading

Question 44

What are the only two outside forces to rule China?

Answer 44

mongols and manchus

Question 45

What was the last Chinese dynasty?

Answer 45

Qing

Question 46

Following the collapse of China's last dynasty, in 1911 it went through a revolution and turned to this form of government?

Answer 46

Republican

Question 47

According to Chinese tradition, he took 18,000 years to create the universe.

Answer 47

Pan Gu

Question 48

According to Chinese tradition, this was the center of the universe.

Answer 48

Earth

Question 49

According to Chinese tradition, this was the symbol of the emperor.

Answer 49

Dragon