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Chapter 7 - Ancient China Quiz

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Check Your Knowledge!
Complete the quiz questions below using your chapter 7 notes.
Confucius says, “Education breeds confidence. Confidence breeds hope. Hope breeds peace.”
Question 1
1.

What was China's first civilization and what was invented during that period?

Question 2
2.

Connect each period of Chinese History to one of it's major achievements.

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Zhou Dynasty
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The first recorded dynasty of China. It mostly controlled just Northern China along the Huang He (Yellow River). The first Chinese writing system came into being during this time. Aristocratic rule was established in China by this dynasty.
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Question 3
3.

Why are Confucianism and Taoism considered philosophies rather than religions?

Question 4
4.

Separate the characteristics and beliefs below into Confucianism or Taoism.

  • Taught that happiness comes from living a balanced life in harmony with nature.
  • Focused on maintaining balance in all things.
  • Founded by Confucius
Question 5
5.

In ancient Egypt the Pharaohs were gods. In Mesopotamia kings ruled by divine right.
What legitimized China's rulers?

Question 6
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Question 7
7.

What is a monsoon?

Question 8
8.

What is the most popular religion in China that doesn't originate from China?

Question 9
9.
Accurately fill in the sentence frames to the right, using words from the map above.
Example: Buddhism started in India.
Buddhism started in __________. To get to __________, Buddhism traveled along the Northern Route through a city called Bamiyan. Mahayana Buddhism reached __________ by traveling through the desert cities of Khotan and Dunhuang. After Buddhism reached China, it continued to spread east to the countries of __________ and__________. Theravada Buddhism spread into Southeast Asian countries like __________ and __________. A type of Buddhism called Vajrayana spread into the high mountains of __________.
Question 10
10.

Like so many ancient civilizations, the Chinese civilization formed alongside rivers.
Connect what you've learned so far about China and other ancient civilizations, such as Mesopotamia, Egypt, and India, to explain why ancient civilizations seem to form alongside rivers.
Answer in at least four sentences and in your own words.

The Warring States Period
Built forts and walls to defend against other kingdoms. Lasted for 1,000 years and was mostly stable. When it collapsed China entered the Warring States Period.
Han Dynasty
No one dynasty had control over China. Many famous legends and stories in China are set in this time.
Shang Dynasty
United China after the Warring States Period. Started construction of the Great Wall of China but did not finish it. It's one emperor was considered successful but brutal. He had the Terracotta Warriors built to protect his tomb.
Qin Dynasty
Invented numerous technologies and systems enhancing the life of the average person in their empire. Began trading with the Western World along the silk road spreading goods and ideas. The majority of modern Chinese trace their culture and ethnicity to this time period.
Possibly founded by Lao-Tzu
Focused on bringing peace and stability to China.
Practitioners followed Filial Piety.
Taught that duty to one's relationships was the most important thing above all else.
Practitioners followed the principles of the Yin and the Yang.
Confucianism
Taoism
Select below the qualities of a good ruler in Ancient China.
Able to please the gods.
Must conquer new territories for the empire.
Make sacrifices on the temple mound.
Make everyone happy.
Is Virtuous.
Take care of the people during disasters.