Ancient China

Because of its isolation, China had a strong sense of independence and unique culture. These two geographic features led to China's isolation. Himalayan mountains and the ________desert.

• Mojave

• Sahara

• Gobi

• Himilayan

The Silk road was a trade route used to trade not only items but also ideas. What were some common goods traded along the road?

• Cotton, leather, and wool

• Silk, tea, porcelain, Spices, jewelry, and pottery

• cultural diffusion

• horses, pottery, cotton

The Silk road had many benefits, such as Increased cultural exchange and diffusion, but there is also a negative impact the road brought. Which of the following is a negative impact of the Silk Road?

• Increased food shortages and famine in the countries involved.

• Increased spread of diseases along the trade routes

• Increased stability and security in the regions where the trade routes passed through

• Increased economic growth and wealth for all countries involved

Confucianism, the belief that people should put the needs of their family and community first, was founded by Confucius. Confucius founded the _______ _______ _______ which is a test men of all ability could take to see if they could be part of the government system.

• Confucious

• Confucian Aptitude Test

• Civil Service Test

• Family and Community Assessment Test

Filial Piety, respect and obedience that children owe to their parents and elders, is a core value in whose philosophy?

• Confucious

• Hanfeizi

• Shi Huang Di

• Laozi

Legalism, a Chinese philosophy emphasizing strict laws and harsh punishments, was founded by who?

• Confucious

• Shi Huang Di

• Laozi

• Hanfeizi

Many aristocrats supported ______ because it emphasized force and did not require rulers to to consider the wishes of their people. These ideas led to cruel punishments for even the smallest crimes.

• confucianism

• legalism

• daoism

Which of the following was an important trade item in ancient China?

• Cotton

• Chocolate

• Pineapples

• Coffee

Which ancient trade route connected China with the Middle East and Europe and eventually became a network of routes to trade more than just luxury goods?

• The Maritime Trade Route

• The Trans-Saharan Trade Route

• The Silk Road

• The Spice Route

Which Mongol ruler established the Yuan Dynasty in China?

• Attila the Hun

• Kublai Khan

• Temujin

• Genghis Khan