Unit 7 Test Practice

What is a plateau?

• An area of high, level ground
• A large area of mountains in eastern China
• An inland body of water
• A group of islands

Where does China's population currently rank in the world?

• 1st
• 2nd
• 3rd
• 4th

Animals that are native to a certain region are called what?

• Flora
• Anima
• Reptilia
• Fauna

A line of rulers from a single family is called what?

• regime
• dynasty
• empire
• clan

What is the significance of the Mandate of Heaven in ancient Chinese culture?

• It was a divine right to rule granted by the heavens.

• It was a ceremonial ritual performed by the emperor.

• It was a philosophical concept about the afterlife.

• It was a military strategy used by ancient Chinese armies.

Who was the most famous ruler of Mongolia?

• Attila the Hun
• Kublai Khan
• Tamerlane
• Genghis Khan

Which religion involves a belief in natural spirits and a mediator who can interact with them?

• Shamanism

• Hinduism

• Islam

• Judaism

Which one of these is a teaching of Confucius?

• The value of wealth over wisdom.
• The necessity of strict punishment for all mistakes.
• The belief in fate over personal effort.
• The importance of education and respect for family.

Who held the real power in feudal Japan?

• Emperors

• Shoguns

• Samurais

• Lords

What is the traditional code of conduct for samurai called?

• Ninjutsu
• Kendo
• Seppuku
• Bushido