Benchmark Practice

Why was there an increase in trade and inventions by the Chinese?

• The Black Death weakened the feudal system

• Buddhists spread Chinese culture through conquest

• Political stability allowed for an increased food supply and new inventions

• Taoists invented solar powered vehicles

What are the “four great inventions” of China?

• Paper, gunpowder, wood-block print, compass

• Gold, silver, bronze, copper

• Water Clock, abacus, seismograph, stone tools

• Wheel, plow, sailboat, papyrus

Which of the following concepts does Taoism place great emphasis?

• Closeness to nature

• Obtain lots of wealth

• Pretend to have power

• Follow many rules

Who is the founder of Taoism?

• Siddhartha

• Moses

• Lao-tse

• Li Bing Xian

Which of the following statements best describes the diffusion of Confucianism?

• The principles of Confucius became the foundation of American education

• Confucianism spreads to Europe during Mongol invasions of Britain

• Confucianism spreads to India and overtakes Hinduism

• The principles of Confucius became the foundation of Chinese education

The people who used the Silk Road…

• traveled the entire length of the road

• faced very few dangers or obstacles

• sailed most of the way on rivers

• exchanged goods, ideas, and culture

How were India, China, and Egypt alike?

• All were monotheistic civilizations

• All three developed gunpowder

• All three developed along rivers

• All three had the same social heirarchy

The yearly flooding of the rivers brought:

• big fish to the shore

• seasonal rains

• fertile soil to plant crops

• more animals to the villages

What did the wealthiest civilizations have in common?

• Flooding

• Seasonal Rains

• Trade Networks

• Plague

Which Han Chinese emperor extended China's borders to its greatest extent during his rule from 141-87 B.C.?

• Confucius

• Wu di

• Han Solo

• Baby Yoda