Ancient China

Which action is an example of filial piety?

• behaving according to one’s parents’ wishes

• pursuing higher studies in literature

• practicing daily meditation

• taking care of one’s health

During which dynasty did the system of feudalism emerge?

• Shang dynasty

• Xia dynasty

• Zhou dynasty

• Qin dynasty

Which of these geographical features allowed the Chinese civilization to first develop?

• Rivers

• Deserts

• Mountains

• Oceans

The Xia Dynasty, the first to rule China lasted 500 years. There were no written records of theirs that survived this time period.

• • TRUE

• FALSE

During which dynasty did Confucianism emerge?

• Shang dynasty

• Xia dynasty

• Zhou dynasty

• Qin dynasty

During which era did the Sanxingdui culture exist?

• Neolithic Age

• Zhou Period

• Xia Period

• Shang Period

Which type of work was the main occupation during the Xia dynasty?

• jade works

• fishing

• agriculture

• selling of pottery

What large mountain range is shared between India and China?

• Himalayas

• Everest

• Shasta

• Zhou

Which two parts of China’s geography served as barriers to help keep foreign enemies out of the country?

• Gobi Desert

• Himalayas

• Sahara

• Houng He River

Yangtze is the longest river in the world

• TRUE

• FALSE