Chapter 14 Review

Where did Chinese civilization begin according to the text?

• The Indus River Valley

• The Yellow River Valley

• The Yangtze River Valley

• The Ganges River Valley

What agricultural practice did the ancient Chinese develop to plant crops on hillsides?

• Deforestation

• Terrace farming

• Crop rotation

• Irrigation channels

What was silk used for in ancient China?

• Building materials

• Currency

• Making clothes, fabrics, and other decorative cloths

• Food preservation

What is the significance of wild rice in ancient Chinese society as mentioned in the text?

• It was used as a medicinal herb.

• It was a staple food and an important part of the country's culture and economy.

• It was only consumed by the royalty.

• It was traded exclusively with neighboring countries.

What was the primary reason that made it extremely difficult for one dynasty to govern the whole of ancient China?

• The diversity of cultures within China

• The large size of ancient China

• The development of new technologies

• The establishment of a dynasty

Which dynasty is known for developing new technologies such as war chariots and bronze-tipped spears?

• Xia

• Shang

• Zhou

• Qin

During the Shang Dynasty, what was the first Chinese writing system based on?

• The Greek alphabet

• Chinese symbols representing objects and ideas

• The English alphabet

• Numerical codes

Who were considered "common people" in the Shang Dynasty's social structure?

• Nobles and priests

• Farmers, craftsmen, and slaves

• Merchants and traders

• Warriors and generals

What was a requirement for establishing a Chinese dynasty according to the passage?

• A king established a dynasty by winning a series of battles.

• A king established a dynasty by passing power to another member of his family.

• A king established a dynasty by constructing the Great Wall.

• A king established a dynasty by inventing new technologies.

What problem did the development of the first Chinese writing system solve?

• It allowed for the recording of history and literature.

• It solved the issue of communication across different Chinese dialects.

• It provided a way to create complex mathematical calculations.

• It standardized legal codes across the kingdom.