Ancient China Review

Along what geographic feature was Xianjiang, the capital of the Qin Empire, located?

• on the banks of the Wei River

• on the edge of the Gobi Desert

• in the foothills of the Himalayas

• in the coastal lowlands of the Pacific coast

Which factor restricted trade between China and civilizations to its west and southwest?

• shortages of natural resources

• significant geographic obstacles such as deserts and mountains

• constant fighting among local rulers

• conflict over a limited number of customers

Which factor contributed to the spread of Buddhism throughout China?

• the way that Buddhist ideas fit in with the Chinese economy

• the ability of Buddhist monks to adopt to local customs

• the similarity of Buddhism to belief systems that were already common in China

• the military aggressiveness of Buddhist rulers

Which statement explains the main difference between Taoism and Legalism?

• Taoism focuses on nature, while Legalism focuses on science.

• Taoism promotes hierarchy, while Legalism promotes equality.

• Taoism emphasizes harmony, while Legalism emphasizes obedience.

• Taoism is based on virtue and integrity, while Legalism is based on rules and punishments.

Which innovation would most benefit a merchant traveling by sea?

• iron metalwork

• seismograph

• refined paper

• magnetic compass

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

• hypnosis

• acupuncture

• heart surgery

• blood transfusion

What was the main difference between the Qin dynasty and the Zhou dynasty?

• The Qin dynasty made alliances with other Asian nations while the Zhou dynasty remained isolated.

• The Qin dynasty created a power-sharing arrangement that allowed it to last much longer than the Zhou dynasty.

• The Qin dynasty relied on a centralized system of control while the Zhou dynasty relied on a decentralized system.

• The Qin dynasty set up a professional bureaucracy while the Zhou dynasty relied on hereditary succession.

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 of the following was a major trade route that connected Ancient China with other civilizations, facilitating the exchange of goods and ideas?

• The Great Wall

• The Silk Road

• The Forbidden City

• The Grand Canal

What was one of the most valuable products traded by the Chinese along the Silk Road during ancient times?

• Iron

• Gold

• Silk

• Spices