Chapter 10 - Imperial China

Choose the correct phrase to complete the sentence about the geographic features of China.

The ________________ separated Australia and the Americas from China.

• Pacific Ocean
• Indian Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean

Choose the correct phrase to complete the sentence about the geographic features of China.

The _____________ separated the rest of China from Asia.

• Gobi Desert and the Himalayan Mountains

• Plateau of Tibet and the Yellow River

• Yangtze River and the Indian Subcontinent

Choose the correct phrase to complete the sentence about the geographic features of China.

These features helped China create a ______________.

• large trade network

• unique cultural identity

How did geography affect the development of ancient China?

• Ancient China was connected to other early civilizations by rivers, plateaus, and plains.

• Ancient China was isolated from other early civilizations by rivers, plateaus, and plains.

• Ancient China was connected to other early civilizations by mountain ranges, deserts, and a vast ocean.

• Ancient China was isolated from other early civilizations by mountain ranges, deserts, and a vast ocean.

How did Shi Huangdi enforce his control over a widespread territory in China?

• He used the philosophy of Confucianism which discouraged trust in the people who served in the government.

• He used the philosophy of Legalism which required a ruler to be fair and care for all people as if they were his family.

• He used the philosophy of Confucianism which focused on order in relationships and respect and honor for superiors.

• He used the philosophy of Legalism which gave absolute power to the king and encouraged strict laws and harsh punishments.

Qin Shi Huangdi established the _______ Dynasty.

• Qin
• Shi

• Zhou

The Qin dynasty was important because it was the first __________ in Chinese history and it _________ ancient China.

• republic

• monarchy

• empire

• divided

• united

How did the record-keeping process improve during the Han Dynasty?

• During the Han Dynasty, Chinese people invented cuneiform writing on a clay tablet.

• During the Han Dynasty, Chinese people invented a special silk paper that lasted longer.

• During the Han Dynasty, Chinese people invented papyrus and hieroglyphics for writing.

• During the Han Dynasty, Chinese people invented a paper-making process and woodblock printing.

Which items were valuable foreign trade goods for China during the Han Dynasty?

• silk, spices, and porcelain

• silk, spices, and copper coins

• copper coins, porcelain, and jewelry

• copper coins, concrete, and grain

How did Chinese people during the Han Dynasty improve navigation?

• They built the Silk Road.

• They built the Great Wall.

• They invented the magnetic compass.

• They followed the teachings of Confucius.