Ancient China Test Prep (p2)

What is each year of the Chinese calendar named after?

• Emperor

• Animal

• Dynasty

• Color

Which of the following is not an element of the Chinese calendar?

• Wood

• Fire

• Music

• Earth

How many different animals are there that make up the Chinese calendar?

• 2

• 5

• 12

• 50

What are the three major religions of Ancient China (Taoism, Buddhism, and Confucianism) sometimes called?

• The triple threat

• The three ways

• The three wonders

• The three perfections

In the religion of Buddhism there is a concept that all actions have consequences. What is this concept called?

• Destiny

• Fate

• Cause and Effect

• Karma

Which of the following statements is part of the philosophy of Confucianism?

• Everything in the world has a balance of forces called the Yin and Yang

• If you live your life right, then eventually you can enter nirvana

• Honoring your family and relatives is an important part of life

• Laws and rules are not important

What was the most popular way to travel along the Silk Road?

• By train

• In a caravan of camels

• By foot

• Alone on a horse

About how long was the Silk Road?

• Almost 1 mile long

• 150 miles long

• 1000 miles long

• Over 4000 miles long

The Great Wall of China was built to keep out what invaders?

• The Japanese

• The Mongols

• The Persians

• The Tartars

Why were towns built along the Great Wall?

• To house soldiers who guarded the wall and defended against attacks

• Because it was very safe to live close to the wall

• Because they already had one wall built, making the town easier to defend

• They weren’t because it was too far north and no one wanted to live there