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What was Genghis Khan's main goal as leader of the Mongols?
a) To conquer lands beyond Mongolia
b) To establish trade relations with Europeans
c) To settle his people in a more favorable environment
d) To unite Asia and Europe

What made silk valuable in the West?
a) The Chinese were the only ones who knew how to make it.
b) The Romans wanted to buy it to make banners.
c) The Indians found cotton to be too expensive.
d) Silk wasn't valuable in the West

Which inventions did the Ancient Chinese create?
a) Compass, Shadoof, Iron, bronze
b) Printing Block, Wheel, Pulley system, Chop Sticks, Paper
c) Compass, Printing Block, Gun Powder, Noodles, Kung Fu
d) None of the above

For what purpose would a Shang leader most likely use an oracle bone made from a turtle shell?
a) to send messages to the nobles
b) to ask advice from his ancestors
c) to make music for his family
d) to serve a ceremonial meal

The development of ____ helped make the Chinese army a powerful fighting force.
a) Fire
b) Gunpowder
c) Steel Stove
d) Magnetic compass

According to the Mandate of Heaven, earthquakes and floods might be signs that
a) The people did not obey the laws
b) The end of the world was near
c) The emperor did not govern well
d) The new year was about to begin

Why did Ancient Chinese people turn to Buddhism as their new religion?
a) Feeling anxious, fearful and unsafe
b) They were forced to convert
c) Buddhism started in Ancient China
d) The emperor followed Buddhist ideas

Compare Ancient Chinese society to Ancient Indian society. Which statement is correct?
a) Both Ancient China and Ancient India had untouchables.
b) Both Ancient China and Ancient India shared Buddhism as a religion
c) Both Ancient China and Ancient India gave women the same rights as men
d) Both Ancient China’s and Ancient India’s highest class belonged to priests

Silk was made from
a) cotton
b) silkworm cocoons
c) trees
d) paper

Which natural geographical feature(s) helped Chinese civilization develop?
a) Lakes and desserts
b) Volcanoes and mountains
c) Rivers, mountains, and deserts
d) Mountains, lakes and rivers

Buddhists believe in
a) Reincarnation
b) The Four Noble Truths
c) The Eight-fold Path
d) All of the above

Which statement is true?
a) Ancient China believed in Hinduism and yin and yang whereas Egypt believed in multiple gods.
b) Ancient China believed in animal gods whereas Egypt believed in element gods
c) Ancient China believed in Buddhism and reincarnation whereas Egypt believed in Hinduism and Karma
d) Ancient China believed in Buddhism and reincarnation whereas Egypt believed in the afterlife.

What did Hanfeizi say that rulers must do to avoid being overthrown?
a) Be popular
b) Have absolute power
c) Let people do what they want
d) Be nice to everyone

Which quote represents Confucian thought?
a) People should be punished severely for breaking the rules
b) Always be yourself and not like others
c) Only you can end suffering
d) A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step

These items were traded along the Silk Road
a) Silk, corn, tables and spices
b) Pumpkins, shoes, paper and coins
c) Gunpowder, calendars, potatoes and milk
d) Porcelain, silk, gunpowder, as well as religion and ideas

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