Ancient China Test Reiview

China is positioned between the _________ Desert and the _________ Desert in the north and west.

• Gobi, Taklamakan

• Taklamakan, Yellow

• Gobi, Himalaya

• Yangtze & Dao

___________ - Founded during the Zhou Dynasty in the 6th century by Lao-Tzu. It promotes oneness with nature and has little interest in rules or government.

• Taoism

• Confucianism

• Buddhism

• Dynasty

Soft, light material made from the cocoons of silkworms

• Linen

• Silk

• Cotton

• Papyrus

The magnetic ____________ was a device, invented by the Chinese, which became very important for navigation and exploration.

• compass

• wheel

• astrolabe

During the 9th century, the Chinese developed __________ which was used for fireworks and weapons.

• gunpowder

• silk

• paper

• compass

A ____________ is a family that rules a country for a long period of time.

• dynasty

• republic

• democracy

• federation

____________ printing was invented in 868 A.D., which made printing books much easier and cheaper.

• wood block

• metal block

• stone block

• clay block

Which of the following was not one of the three main religions in Ancient China?

• Confucianism

• Taoism

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

Ancient China's political system was dominated by a series of _____.

• dynasties

• empires

• republics

• colonies

About how long was the Great Wall?

• About 15,000 miles long.

• Less than 11,000 miles long.

• More than 13,000 miles long.

• About 500 miles