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