Ancient China Test

Which factor contributed most to the limited size of the Chinese empire?

• inferior weapons

• geographic barriers

• slow population growth

• lack of natural resources

The concept of the "Mandate of Heaven" was used to justify

• the existence of slavery

• the takeover of foreign peoples

• the right of the father to rule the family

• the emperor's control over the government

Which medical practice was developed in China during the Han period?

• hypnosis

• acupuncture

• heart surgery

• blood transfusion

A central principle of Confucianism is the belief that

• all religions should be respected equally

• citizens deserve to be treated with respect by their rulers

• rulers should respect the wishes of all citizens under their command

• children should respect and obey their parents and other elders

Which statement best explains why commerce on the Silk Road led to changes in Chinese cultural traditions?

• The traders who used the Silk Road came from many different backgrounds

• The Silk Road made it easier for armies to move from one battlefield to another

• The towns that sprang up along the Silk Road were not controlled by any government

• The leaders of the Silk Road caravans had to be very innovative to avoid thieves and bandits.

Which statement explains why the development of the Silk Road benefited the Chinese economy?

• It decreased the cost of exporting goods.

• It opened new markets for Chinese producers

• It enabled Chinese workers to migrate to job locations.

• It created access to an abundant supply for raw materials.

Examine the diagram. Which phrase best replaces the question mark in the diagram?

• increased trade with Asian nations

• formed a system of family rule

• built the Great Wall

• created the bureaucracy

Which statement best explains how the ancient Chinese civilization was similar to other early human civilizations?

• Chinese civilization united a diverse set of populations

• Chinese civilization first developed in a fertile river valley

• Chinese civilization was originally centerd around trading posts

• Chinese civilization was brought by nomadic people from the Middle East.

What policy did the Han Dynasty implement as a result of Confucius's teachings?

• civil service exams

• strict government controls

• leaders with absolute power

• a system of rewards and punishments

Which problem contributed most to the construction of the Greal Wall during the Qin dynasty?

• civil war

• foreign invasion

• trade competition

• high unemployment