Ancient China

What gives the Yellow River its distinctive yellow-brown color?

• The type of fish living in it.

• The reflection of the sun.

• The silt that flows in it.

• The color of the riverbed.

What structures did Yu the Great and his people build to control the Yellow River's floods?

• Bridges and tunnels

• Canals, dams, and levees

• Walls and fortresses

• Reservoirs and aqueducts

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What was the social structure during the Shang Dynasty?

• Farmers owned the land and nobles worked it.

• Wealthy noble people owned the land, and farmers worked it and gave food to the noblemen.

• Everyone owned their own land and worked it independently.

• The emperor owned all the land, and everyone worked for him.

For how long did the Chinese manage to keep the process of silk production a secret from the rest of the world?

• Around 500 years

• Less than 100 years

• Over 2000 years

• Approximately 1000 years

How did Shi Huang Di consolidate his power after unifying China?

• He allowed former state leaders to maintain their power and influence.

• He moved former state leaders to his capital, melted their weapons, burned books, and killed those who spoke of treason.

• He formed alliances with former state leaders and shared power.

• He implemented a decentralized government to give more power to local leaders.

What was the mandate from Heaven?

• A belief that rulers were chosen by the gods and could rule forever without challenge.

• The Chinese belief that a ruler’s right to govern came from divine approval, but could be lost if they ruled poorly

• A military strategy used by ancient Chinese generals to protect their kingdoms

• A law code created by the first emperor of China to control the people