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Ancient China Practice Test - Achievements And Politics
Test Description: Review the achievements and politics of ancient China
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) To navigate across open ocean, the Chinese invented a device based on
A
magnetism.
B
astrology.
C
alchemy.
D
gravitation.
2) What did the Chinese invent so they did not have to drag their boats up stone ramps to reach water at a higher level?
A
Traverse board
B
Boat Trolley
C
Canal locks
D
Compass
3) Paper, woodblock printing, and movable type were inventions that all contributed to
A
the rise of social classes.
B
a new ruling dynasty.
C
the spread of learning.
D
restrictions on trade.
4) All over China by the 700s, the popularity of one drink led to the opening of
A
coffee houses.
B
beer cellars.
C
tea houses.
D
wine bars.
5) When people today call fine dinnerware china, it relates back to the pottery the Chinese first produced called
A
terracotta.
B
crystalware.
C
ceramic.
D
porcelain.
6) Why did Chinese alchemists warn people to stay away from the powder they made with saltpeter?
A
It was likely to explode.
B
It could be turned into gold.
C
It had a secret formula.
D
It could be used to extend their lives.
7) How did the Chinese first use rockets?
A
to explore space
B
to construct long bridges
C
to send up fireworks
D
to haul junk across the sea
8) What powered the first Chinese mechanical clock?
A
sun
B
wind
C
water
D
steam
9) Why did many ancient Chinese steam the clothing of someone who was sick?
A
to keep the sickroom smelling sweet
B
to lower the person's temperature
C
to prevent the spread of infection
D
to warn others to stay at a distance
10) To inoculate a person against smallpox, Chinese doctors rubbed a powder into the skin. How did the powder work?
A
It signaled the immune system to fight the disease.
B
It closed the openings through which germs enter the body.
C
It helped the patient to sleep longer and more soundly.
D
It increased the appetite so people would stay strong.
11) In 221 BCE, the Qin ruler Shi Huangdi unified China and ruled by harsh ______ principals.
A
Legalist
B
Bureaucratic
C
Daoist
D
Democratic
12) Who did Shi Huangdi force to build the Great Wall of China?
A
Nobles and farmers
B
Liu Bang and Wudi
C
Peasants and criminals
D
Farmers and craftsmen
13) Shi Huangdi died in 210 BCE and was buried in an elaborate ______.
A
Museum
B
Mansion
C
Tomb
D
Farm
14) Shi Huangdi set government standards for weights, measures, coins, and writing which made it easier to ______ and do business everywhere in China.
A
trade
B
exercise
C
farm
D
worship
15) Liu Bang began the ______ dynasty.
A
Shang
B
Han
C
Zhou
D
Qin
16) Liu Bang kept a strong central government and ______ taxes and punishments.
A
Reduced
B
Increased
C
Eliminated
D
Did not change
17) What form of government did the Han set up to rule China?
A
Legalist
B
Bureaucracy
C
Monarchy
D
Democracy
18) To choose government officials, Han rulers tested individuals on their knowledge of ______.
A
Confucianism
B
Rocket science
C
Shi Huangdi
D
China
19) When Liu Bang died, who ruled in the place of his son because he was too young?
A
Laozi
B
Shi Huangdi
C
Empress Lu
D
Wudi
20) Wudi was called the Martial Emperor because he used ______ to expand the borders of China.
A
Diplomacy
B
Jedi mind tricks
C
Wars
D
Taxes
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