7th Grade Final Review

What were the major accomplishments of Shi Huangdi?

• First Emperor of China

• Invention of the compass

• Completion of the Great Wall

• Discovery of silk

What is the primary function of the Civil Service Exam in the context of the Han Dynasty?

• To recruit military officers

• To select government officials

• To test scientific knowledge

• To elect the emperor

What does the Mandate of Heaven refer to?

• A legal system

• Divine right to rule

• A religious ritual

• A military strategy

Which philosophy emphasizes harmony with nature as a key belief?

• Confucianism

• Daoism

• Legalism

• Buddhism

Who was responsible for the the Ming sea voyages?

• Zheng He

• Kublai Khan

• Liu Bang

• Sun Yat-sen

What was a significant impact of isolationism on the Chinese economy during the Ming Dynasty?

• Increased global trade

• Technological advancements

• Economic decline

• Population decrease

What is Shintoism?

• A Japanese philosophy that emphasizes purity and harmony with nature

• A form of government in ancient Japan

• A martial art practiced by the Samurai

• A type of Japanese architecture

What is religious syncretism?

• The blending of two or more religious belief systems into a new system

• The study of religious texts

• A ritual performed in Shintoism

• The historical division of religious groups

Why did Japan develop a feudal system?

• Because of unsafe conditions & lawlessness

• To promote trade with neighboring countries

• To implement democratic principles

• To reduce the influence of religion in governance

What were the roles of Daimyo & Samurai in Japanese feudalism?

• Daimyo were landowners and Samurai were their military supporters

• Daimyo were religious leaders and Samurai were their disciples

• Daimyo were craftsmen and Samurai were traders

• Daimyo were peasants and Samurai were tax collectors