Question 1
A)
What was the result of the development of the Silk Road? Select the two correct answers.
(1 point)
Responses
It brought new ideas such as Buddhism into China.
It brought new ideas such as Buddhism into China.
It enabled the Shang to expand Chinese territory.
It enabled the Shang to expand Chinese territory.
It made travel easier between northern and southern China.
It made travel easier between northern and southern China.
It allowed the Chinese to learn the process of making silk.
It allowed the Chinese to learn the process of making silk.
It increased the prosperity of Han merchants.
It increased the prosperity of Han merchants.
It caused the geographic isolation of the Chinese dynasties.
It caused the geographic isolation of the Chinese dynasties.
Question 2
A)
What did Han emperors do to keep the economy stable?
(1 point)
Responses
stopped merchants from selling goods along the Silk Road
stopped merchants from selling goods along the Silk Road
bought grain, stored it, and resold it during times of low harvest
bought grain, stored it, and resold it during times of low harvest
introduced the first standardized coins
introduced the first standardized coins
refused to allow monopolies in any industries
refused to allow monopolies in any industries
Question 3
A)
Choose the teachings of Confucius that created Confucianism. Drag the correct teachings to the box. Choices may be used once or not at all.
(2 points)
Put responses in the correct input to answer the question. Select a response, navigate to the desired input and insert the response. Responses can be selected and inserted using the space bar, enter key, left mouse button or touchpad. Responses can also be moved by dragging with a mouse.
Confucianism
Question 4
A)
Why did Shi Huangdi tear down the walls of Chinese kingdoms?
(1 point)
Responses
He needed building materials for the Great Wall.
He needed building materials for the Great Wall.
He wanted to ensure the nobles could not defend against him.
He wanted to ensure the nobles could not defend against him.
The walls did not meet his standard specifications.
The walls did not meet his standard specifications.
He wanted the walls rebuilt with stronger materials.
He wanted the walls rebuilt with stronger materials.
Question 5
A)
In the Mandate of Heaven concept, who was the ruler?
(1 point)
Responses
the Son of Heaven
the Son of Heaven
the Gods
the Gods
the Way
the Way
the Ancestors
the Ancestors
Question 6
A)
What was an achievement which helped contribute to the downfall of the Zhou?
(1 point)
Responses
introduction of coins
introduction of coins
iron metalworking
iron metalworking
Confucianism
Confucianism
wheelbarrow
wheelbarrow
Question 7
A)Use the drop-down menu to complete the sentence.(1 point)
The achievements of the Shang dynasty include development of pictographs and the
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.
Question 8
A)
Use the drop-down menus to complete the following sentence.
(1 point)
Although
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did have some positives like creating a uniform legal code, it generally
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through severe punishments.
Question 9
A)
There is a satellite map of Asia. The Huang He River Valley is labeled in the middle of a green area on the continent. Above it, there are the words "Northern Barrier" in a yellow-colored area. To the right, in a blue area, are the words "Eastern Barrier." To the left and down a little, in an area both green and white are the words "South-Western Barrier." To the left, in a yellow area, are the words "Western Barrier."
Look at the map of Asia and the barriers the Chinese people had to overcome. What creates the northern barrier of China's geographical isolation?
(1 point)
Responses
Himalaya Mountains
Himalaya Mountains
Taklamakan Desert
Taklamakan Desert
Gobi Desert
Gobi Desert
Pacific Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Question 10
A)
Match the achievement with the dynasty that accomplished it.
(2 points)
Put responses in the correct input to answer the question. Select a response, navigate to the desired input and insert the response. Responses can be selected and inserted using the space bar, enter key, left mouse button or touchpad. Responses can also be moved by dragging with a mouse.
Qin dynasty
Han dynasty
Zhou dynasty
Shang dynasty
Question 11
A)
Why was it important that civil service positions were not hereditary?
(1 point)
Responses
so officials would be well-qualified
so officials would be well-qualified
so officials would be diverse
so officials would be diverse
so officials would not all know each other
so officials would not all know each other
so officials would be well-traveled
so officials would be well-traveled
Question 12
A)
Look at the photo.
A photograph of a Chinese craft is shown.
The form of art shown here was developed during what dynasty?
(1 point)
Responses
Han
Han
Shang
Shang
Zhou
Zhou
Qin
Qin
Question 13
A)Use the drop-down menu to complete the sentence.(1 point)
Under the Han, iron and salt were so important that
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Question 14
A)
Look at the Venn diagram comparing Daoism and Confucianism.
A Venn diagram is shown. The left circle is labeled Daoism and contains two items, balance between Yin and Yang, and quiet life. The right circle is labeled Confucianism and contains 4 items, morals, rituals, learning, and relationships. The center area where the circles intersect is labeled with a question mark.
Which phrase replaces the question mark in the diagram?
(1 point)
Responses
competition for wealth
competition for wealth
order and stability
order and stability
people are basically evil
people are basically evil
development of bureaucracy
development of bureaucracy
Question 15
A)
What benefit did a standardized currency bring to China?
(1 point)
Responses
It made it easier to trade anywhere in the empire.
It made it easier to trade anywhere in the empire.
It reduced the economic power of warlords.
It reduced the economic power of warlords.
It increased wealth for all citizens.
It increased wealth for all citizens.
It allowed the government to collect taxes.
It allowed the government to collect taxes.
Question 16
A)
Why did the ancient Chinese make loud noises at festivals and during holiday celebrations?
(1 point)
Responses
to show loyalty to the emperor
to show loyalty to the emperor
to celebrate their blessings
to celebrate their blessings
to awaken the spirits of their ancestors
to awaken the spirits of their ancestors
to chase away evil spirits
to chase away evil spirits
Question 17
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By what means did Zhou rulers keep control over all the different regions of their kingdom?
(1 point)
Responses
by keeping a strong army ready to put down any rebellion
by keeping a strong army ready to put down any rebellion
by treating the people with kindness and respect
by treating the people with kindness and respect
by starting a civil service based on the ideas of Confucius
by starting a civil service based on the ideas of Confucius
by putting family members in charge of individual regions
by putting family members in charge of individual regions
Question 18
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How does the concept of the Mandate of Heaven function in ancient Chinese government?
(4 points)
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Question 19
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How did the social order of people in the Han dynasty reflect Confucian values?
(4 points)
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Question 20
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Why did the first settlements in China begin along the Huang River?
(4 points)