M06 Ancient China Quiz

Which geographical feature separates northern China from southern China?

• Gobi Desert

• Pacific Ocean

• Himalayan Mountains

• Qinling Shadi Mountains

Which of the following were common in ancient Chinese villages? Select the three correct answers.

• cemeteries

• large palaces

• pits for storing grain or rice

• large palaces

• pens for keeping animals like pigs and sheep

Order the groups from highest to lowest level in Shang society.

• rulers and nobles

  warriors

  artisans

  farmers

  slaves

• warriors

  rulers and nobles

  farmers

  artisans

  slaves

• rulers and nobles

  artisans

  farmers

  warriors

  slaves

• rulers and nobles

  farmers

  warriors

  artisans

  slaves

Why did Chinese warriors continue to use bronze weapons well into the Iron Age?

• China had to import its iron from India.

• Iron weapons were expensive to produce.

• Bronze swords are stronger than iron ones.

• Chinese blacksmiths did not understand how to create alloys.

Which of the following are teachings of Confucius? Select 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.

Which philosophy teaches that punishments for crimes are necessary but should be reasonable?

• Buddhism

• Confucianism

• Daoism

• Legalism

Which of the following are Emperor Shi Huangdi’s accomplishments? Select the three correct answers.

• began the Great Wall

• opened trade with Japan

• united China for the first time

• created a national set of laws

• conquered the Persian Empire

How did Emperor Shi Huangdi increase Chinese agricultural production?

• He gave metal plows to his farmers.

• He introduced potatoes to the country.

• He built irrigation systems to redirect water.

• He hired foreigners to teach new farming methods.

Which of the following were improvements to the transportation networks under Emperor Shi Huangdi? Select 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

Why were sons valued more than daughters in Han society?

• Women could never become the heads of households.

• Sons were expected to make the most money in the family.

• Women could not rise to positions of power in government.

• Sons were expected to take care of the parents in their old age.