Ancient China Test

Many historians believe that hundreds of thousands of ___________ were forced to build the Great Wall.

Rather than sell silk for money, Chinese merchants would ________ it for gold.

The Han dynasty's government was based on a ________________ run by appointed officials.

Which of the following is a desert that formed part of China’s natural barriers? (Section 1)

• the Himalaya

• the Taklimakan

• the Tian Shan

• the Pamir

Which was the earliest Chinese dynasty for which evidence exists? (Section 1)

• Xia

• Zhou

• Liangzhu

• Shang

Which of the following is NOT true about trade on the Silk Roads? (Section 3)

• Traders often bartered items for other goods.

• Traders used different currencies to pay for

  items.

• Traders used a single currency to pay for items.

• Many traders carried no money at all.

Who called himself “first emperor”? (Section 2)

• Liu Bang

• Shi Huangdi

• Lü

• Wudi

What concept led to the dynastic cycle? (Section 1)

• the Mandate of Heaven

• Warring States

• filial piety

• Daoism

Which of the following is the best description of the Silk Roads? (Section 3)

• The Silk Roads were overland routes connecting China with Europe.

• The Silk Roads were land and maritime routes connecting China with Asia, Europe, and Africa.

• The Silk Roads ran through Russia to northern Europe.

• The Silk Roads were not used after 100 B.C.

What was the purpose of the Great Wall of China? (Section 2)

• To protect against invasions and regulate trade.
• To provide a trade route for merchants.
• To mark territorial boundaries between states.
• To serve as a tourist attraction.