Question
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3. Geography - Zhou
Which river runs through the southern part of the Zhou dynasty?
(1 point)
Responses
Haung River
Haung River
Chang River
Chang River
Xi River
Xi River
Question 4
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4. Geography - Han
Which desert borders the Han dynasty to the north?
(1 point)
Responses
Takla Makan Desert
Takla Makan Desert
Great Wall
Great Wall
Gobi Desert
Gobi Desert
Himalayas
Himalayas
Question 5
Use the reading to answer the question.
5. Government - Sumer:
Which text evidence shows that priests choose the early military leaders of Sumer?
(1 point)
Responses
Priests helped choose the best person to lead the city-state into battle.
Priests helped choose the best person to lead the city-state into battle.
Military leaders became the first kings
Military leaders became the first kings
People in different cities began to argue with one another over the control of land and water.
People in different cities began to argue with one another over the control of land and water.
The leader was expected to give up his power and return to normal life.
The leader was expected to give up his power and return to normal life.
Question 6
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6. Government - Qin
What did the Qin emperor do to unify all the rebellious Chinese kingdoms?
(1 point)
Responses
Build walls to protect themselves from other kingdoms
Build walls to protect themselves from other kingdoms
Tore down the walls separating the kingdoms
Tore down the walls separating the kingdoms
The king needed to make the Chinese people into one people ruled by one government
The king needed to make the Chinese people into one people ruled by one government
Question 7
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7. Government - Zhou:
Under the Mandate of Heaven, what was the title taken by the Chinese ruler?
(1 point)
Responses
Son of Heaven
Son of Heaven
Mighty King
Mighty King
Ruler of Earth
Ruler of Earth
Question 8
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8. Government - Han:
What did the Han emperor do differently from the Qin emperor?
(1 point)
Responses
He came from a very successful, upper class family
He came from a very successful, upper class family
He raised taxes and made very harsh rules for his people
He raised taxes and made very harsh rules for his people
He encouraged learning, lowered taxes and ended many harsh rules
He encouraged learning, lowered taxes and ended many harsh rules
He threw out the Confucian scholars and advisors
He threw out the Confucian scholars and advisors
Question 9
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9. Achievements - Sumer:
How did the invention of bronze lead to cities becoming large and powerful states?
(1 point)
Responses
The Sumerians were one of the first cultures to make bronze.
The Sumerians were one of the first cultures to make bronze.
Bronze was created by mixing copper and tin.
Bronze was created by mixing copper and tin.
Bronze is a harder metal and better for making weapons which played an important role in creating powerful states.
Bronze is a harder metal and better for making weapons which played an important role in creating powerful states.
Bronze was not a very strong metal but the Sumerians used it to make farming tools.
Bronze was not a very strong metal but the Sumerians used it to make farming tools.
Question 10
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10. Achievements - Qin:
The terracotta warriors defended the Qin dynasty from invaders.
(1 point)
Responses
True
True
False
False
Question 11
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11. Achievements - Zhou:
What innovations helped strengthen the Zhou army?
(1 point)
Responses
Crossbow
Crossbow
Iron farm tools
Iron farm tools
Network of roads
Network of roads
Irrigation and fertilizer
Irrigation and fertilizer
Question 12
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12. Achievements - Han:
Which Han achievement helped spread ideas?
(1 point)
Responses
Wheelbarrow
Wheelbarrow
wooden ox
wooden ox
Rags and bark
Rags and bark
Paper
Paper
Question 13
Use the reading to answer the question.
13. Economy - Sumer:
Why did Sumerians have to trade and barter for goods?
(1 point)
Responses
Sumer had little stone and no metal ores.
Sumer had little stone and no metal ores.
Sumer had excessive wood and plentiful metal ores so they traded the overflow.
Sumer had excessive wood and plentiful metal ores so they traded the overflow.
Sumer had to trade and barter in order to establish strong ties with other lands.
Sumer had to trade and barter in order to establish strong ties with other lands.
Sumer did not participate in any trade and barter with any other civilizations.
Sumer did not participate in any trade and barter with any other civilizations.
Question 14
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14. Economy - Qin:
What TWO achievements helped to improve trade?
(1 point)
Responses
The Great Wall
The Great Wall
Space between wheels
Space between wheels
Weights and measures
Weights and measures
Banliang
Banliang
Question 15
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15. Economy - Zhou:
What made trade across the Zhou empire easier?
(1 point)
Responses
Iron
Iron
Network of roads
Network of roads
Crossbow
Crossbow
Irrigation and fertilizer
Irrigation and fertilizer
Question 16
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16. Economy - Han:
Which item traveled to China from the west?
(1 point)
Responses
Wool
Wool
Furs
Furs
Gunpowder
Gunpowder
Paper
Paper
Question 17
Use the chart above to write your Would You Rather paragraph. You may also use your textbook.
For this paragraph, you will pick CHOOSE which civilization YOU would rather live in.
Your options are: Sumer, Qin, Zhou or Han.
You will write at least a 5 sentence paragraph using the sentence frame below:
Sentence 1 (2 points): State which civilization you picked AND give one piece of evidence to support your choice.
Sentence 2 (2 points): Provide your personal opinion for why you picked your civilization. Tell me WHY you picked this civilization i.e. why does it APPEAL to YOU. (I really enjoy.... because I too am good at...)
Sentence 3 (1 point): Provide another fact for why you would like to live in the civilization you picked.
Sentence 4 (2 points): Provide a fact about a civilization you DID NOT pick to live in. Include the name of the civilization and a fact. (Ex. I do not like the Qin dynasty because women have a lower social status so I would not have as many rights and I would not like to live there.)
Sentence 5 (1 point): State which civilization you picked and summarize why you liked that the best.
Organization and grammar (1 point).
This essay will be worth a total of 9 points.
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**Would You Rather: Civilization Choice Paragraph**
I would rather live in the Han dynasty because of its emphasis on learning and cultural development. I appreciate this civilization's dedication to education and the promotion of Confucian ideals, which fostered a more harmonious society. I also enjoy the idea of innovation, as the Han dynasty is known for achievements like the invention of paper, which greatly impacted communication. I do not like the Qin dynasty because of its harsh rule and strict regulations, which may have restricted individual freedoms and creativity. Overall, I prefer the Han dynasty because it combines cultural richness, educational values, and technological advancements, making it an appealing civilization to live in.
I would rather live in the Han dynasty because of its emphasis on learning and cultural development. I appreciate this civilization's dedication to education and the promotion of Confucian ideals, which fostered a more harmonious society. I also enjoy the idea of innovation, as the Han dynasty is known for achievements like the invention of paper, which greatly impacted communication. I do not like the Qin dynasty because of its harsh rule and strict regulations, which may have restricted individual freedoms and creativity. Overall, I prefer the Han dynasty because it combines cultural richness, educational values, and technological advancements, making it an appealing civilization to live in.