Early China & Han Dynasty

Which of the following are Emperor Shi Huangdi’s accomplishments? Choose the THREE correct answers.

• began the Great Wall

• united China for the first time

• created a national set of laws

• conquered the Persian Empire

• converted all his subjects to Buddhism

Which of the following were improvements to the transportation networks under Emperor Shi Huangdi? Choose the THREE correct answers.

• built bridges over the Yellow River

• dug canals connecting cities with rivers

• standardized the width of roads to fifty paces

• cleared mountain passes to allow trade with the West

• built new roads connecting Xianyang with the rest of the empire

Which of the following are teachings of Confucius? Choose the three correct answers.

• It is cheating only if you get caught.

• Learning is a journey, not a destination.

• Dishonest people often get ahead in life.

• Rulers should be kind and lead by example.

• Family members should be loyal to one another.

What was the purpose of the item pictured here?

• keep Chinese people from leaving

• keep nomads from the north and west from invading

• help define the boundaries of China

Who was the Terracotta Army made for?

• Confucius

• Shi Huangdi

• Li Sixum

• Li Zhaotao

a nomadic people who eventually conquered much of Asia

• Samurai

• Hunter-Gatherers

• Pilgrimage

• Mongols

Which river is important in the development of Chinese civilization?

• Nile

• Euphrates

• Huang

• Mississippi

a human-made waterway linking Northern & Southern China

• Panama Canal

• Strait of Gibraltar

• Grand Canal

• Suez Canal

Why were early jade carvings very basic?

• The tools that were used were not that sharp or precise.

• The ancient Chinese didn't like working with Jade.

• Jade was a rarity.

• all of these

How did the Silk Road affect the development of China during the Han period?

• The Han Empire became rich trading with foreign countries

• China's population increased due to the migration of foreign merchants

• China's culture was dramatically altered as it adopted from foreign countries.

• The Han Empire fought many wars protecting its trading interests against foreign armies.