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Ancient China

Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.

Key Concepts

1. The physical geography around China affected Chinese civilization by

a. making it easy for Nubians to invade China.
b. creating barriers to the outside world.
c. making it easy for Babylonians to invade China.
d. making trade with Egypt easy.

2. The first farming settlements in China developed

a. near the highlands. c. on the level plains.
b. near the mountains. d. along the rivers.

3. The center of early Chinese society was

a. the family. c. the state.
b. the individual. d. the governor.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. The most important element in early Chinese life was the

a. army. c. central government.
b. family. d. local warlords.

8. 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.

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Essay

Critical Thinking

9. Identifying Central Issues How did China’s physical geography affect the development of its early
civilization?

Short Answer

Skill: Making Valid Generalizations

Use the paragraph below to answer the following questions.
Traditional Chinese ideas flourished during the Han dynasty. Han rulers realized that during
troubled times in the past, people had lost respect for tradition. To bring back this respect, rulers
encouraged people to return to the teachings of Confucius. That was why the first Han emperor,
Liu Bang, appointed Confucian scholars as his advisers. Rulers during the Han and later dynasties
required members of the civil service to be educated in Confucian teachings.

10. What is the main idea of this excerpt?

11. What is one detail that supports your main idea?

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