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Unit 4: Ancient China
Matching
Key Terms
Fill in the blank by writing the letter of the correct term below.
a. dike
e.
b. civil service
f.
c. loess
g.
d. silk
h.
extended family
philosophy
warlord
currency
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1. In ancient China, many aspects of life were ruled by the ____ of Confucius.
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2. The Huang River is muddy because it carries ____, a yellow-brown soil.
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3. A valuable cloth made only in China, called ____, was highly prized in Europe.
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4. To protect their lands from the effects of flooding, the people in an early Chinese village might build a(n) ____.
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5. The teachings of Confucius were used as the basic training for the ____, the people who carried out the work of government.
Key Terms
Match each item with the correct statement below.
a. civil service
b. silk
c. dike
d. currency
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6. local leader of an armed group
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7. the type of money used by a group or nation
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8. closely related people of several generations
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9. a system of beliefs and values
e.
f.
g.
h.
philosophy
loess
warlord
extended family
Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
Key Concepts
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10. The first farming settlements in China developed
a. near the highlands.
b. near the mountains.
c.
d.
on the level plains.
along the rivers.
11. The center of early Chinese society was
a. the family.
b. the individual.
c.
d.
the state.
the governor.
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12. Confucius believed that if people showed loyalty and respect within the family,
a. China would become a world leader.
b. a new king would be chosen.
c. they would not obey their rulers.
d. the same values would spread to society at large.
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13. Which of the following actions did Shi Huangdi take in order to control Chinese thought?
a. He outlawed the ideas of Confucius and others.
b. He built the only library in the empire.
c. He trained all the scholars himself.
d. He wrote the philosophy books read by the people.
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14. The main interest of the Chinese emperor Wudi was
a. encouraging all Chinese people to read and write.
b. improving Chinese society.
c. expanding the Chinese empire by conquering other lands.
d. building up the power of warlords.
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15. An important accomplishment of the Chinese during the Han dynasty was the
a. invention of paper.
c. construction of the Great Wall.
b. production of bronze tools.
d. building of royal tombs.
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16. China’s physical geography influenced the growth of its civilization by
a. creating trade routes with Sumer.
c. allowing contact with other empires.
b. creating trade routes with Egypt.
d. creating barriers to the outside world.
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17. The ancient civilizations of China, Mesopotamia, and Egypt all developed
a. because rivers deposited rich soil suitable for farming.
b. because they were all surrounded by mountains.
c. because of vast deserts that attracted settlers.
d. as a result of serious drought.
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18. The most important element in early Chinese life was the
a. army.
c.
b. family.
d.
central government.
local warlords.
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19. Confucian philosophy was important because the teaching
a. influenced the civilization of India.
b. ruled many aspects of Chinese life.
c. stressed the need to educate only the rich.
d. urged rulers to extend China’s empire.
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20. One of the central ideas of Confucianism was
a. to support religious intolerance.
b. to ignore the warring states.
c. to question the power of rulers.
d. to show loyalty and respect within the family.
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21. Confucius believed that people in authority should
a. treat others harshly.
b. set a good example by behaving well.
c.
d.
honor important people.
train members of the civil service.
22. One of Shi Huangdi’s greatest achievements was
a. the construction of the Great Wall.
b. the overthrow of the Han dynasty.
c.
d.
encouraging freedom of thought.
establishing trade with Egypt.
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23. The Silk Road was important because
a. it was the route followed by Confucius.
b. it enabled silk made in the West to be brought to China.
c. it was a military route followed by Chinese armies.
d. it was a trade route that connected China with the West.
Short Answer
24. How did the geography of China’s river valleys create a successful civilization? Describe 2-3 examples that explain your answer.