Social Studies 7 Quiz 2.2 Review

The ancient city of Harappa, which was established around 2700 BCE, was discovered in what river valley?

• Indus

• Nile

• Ganges

• Euphrates

What type of writing system was found on many clay tablets in the ancient Indus Valley cities?

• Hieroglyphics

• Cuneiform

• Harappan pictograms

• Sanskrit script

What factors are believed to have contributed to the downfall of the Indus Civilization, according to archaeologists?

• Invasion by foreign armies

• Economic collapse

• Climate change, severe flooding, strong earthquake, and the changing course of the Indus River

• Political unrest and internal conflicts

Which river is often associated with North China, flowing from the Tibetan Plateau towards the Yellow Sea?

• Ganges River

• Chang Jiang (Yangtze) River

• Yellow River

• Indus River

Which Chinese dynasty ruled over the Yellow River Valley, with its center in the city of Anyang, and lasted for more than 500 years?

• Han

• Shang

• Zhou

• Qin

In the Shang Dynasty, the Oracle Bones, also known as Dragon's Bones, were primarily used for:

• Recording historical events

• Currency exchange

• Divination and predicting the future

• Communicating with neighboring civilizations

How did Shang spiritual leaders use Oracle Bones for divination in the Shang Dynasty?

• They applied symbols directly onto the oracle bones and interpreted their meanings.

• They engraved symbols on stones and consulted them during ceremonies.

• They carved symbols on the bones of animals, applied heat until cracks formed, and interpreted the cracks for predictions.

• They used special ink to draw symbols on wooden tablets for prophetic purposes.

What role does ideology play in ancient Asian civilizations?

• It is a tool for predicting the future.

• It is a form of artistic expression.

• It is a guide for managing society and shaping political beliefs.

• It is primarily associated with technological advancements.

What does the term "Middle Kingdom" historically refer to in the context of China?

• The central geographic location of China surrounded by natural barriers.

• The middle part of separate states within China.

• The residence of the Chinese emperor symbolizing unity.

• A historical period in Chinese art and literature.

According to the concept of the Mandate of Heaven in ancient China, what determines an emperor's legitimacy?

• The approval of neighboring countries

• A hereditary system of succession

• Heaven's judgment based on the emperor's conduct and governance

• Military strength and conquests