Question

Why has the Huang He River historically been referred to as "China's Sorrow"?
A.
because it flooded unpredictably

B.
because it dried up centuries ago

C.
because it was yellow and polluted

D.
because it attracted predatory animals

Read the quotation and answer the question.

Simplicity, patience, compassion. These three are your greatest treasures. Simple in actions and thoughts, you return to the source of being. Patient with both friends and enemies, you accord with the way things are. Compassionate toward yourself, you reconcile all beings in the world.
— Laozi


Which religion's teachings is Laozi describing?

A.
Buddhism

B.
Hinduism

C.
Shintoism

D.
Daoism

How was China's development affected by its location, which is surrounded by water, desert, and mountains?
A.
China had plentiful natural resources, which allowed it to rapidly expand across all of Asia.

B.
China's geography protected it from attack, allowing its unique culture to survive and flourish.

C.
China was cut off from all important trade routes, which allowed its unique culture to survive and flourish.

D.
China was shielded from the floods that plagued the area, allowing it to rapidly expand across all of Asia.


Identify which goods were MOST LIKELY imported to or exported from China along the Silk Road during the Han dynasty.
cotton
gold
horses
porcelain
silk
silver
spices


import

export

Use the map to answer the question.

The map is entitled Silk Road Trade Network. It shows trade routes connecting civilizations in Europe, Africa, and Asia.

How did this trade network affect the civilizations who were involved in it?

A.
It led the leaders of their governments to establish isolationist policies.

B.
It provided them access to resources not available in their environments.

C.
It contributed to the rapid decline of their economies.

D.
It helped to protect them from the spread of disease.

Match the following belief systems/philosophies with the correct definition.
Term
Confuicianism
Buddhism
Hinduism

a religion founded by siddhartha gautama

a philosophy

a belied system focused on karma and dharma



Multiple Choice Question

Fall of Constantinople, 1453

Part 1. Which empire conquered Constantinople in 1453?

A.
Mongol Empire
B.
Ottoman Empire
C.
Persian Empire
D.
Holy Roman Empire

Fall of Constantinople, 1453

Part 2. What was one major impact of this event on Europe?

A.
Europeans began exploring sea routes to Asia.
B.
Strengthened trade between Europe and Asia.
C.
Christianity became dominant in the Middle East.
D.
The Byzantine Empire expanded into Russia.

Drag the following events into the correct chronological order.
Events

great schism

fall of constantinople

founding of constantinople

justinian's code

Which TWO (2) issues led to the split between the Roman Catholic Church in the West and the Eastern Orthodox Church in the East? (Select two.)
A.
Disagreement over papal authority
B.
Dispute over the use of icons in worship
C.
The fall of Constantinople to the Ottomans
D.
The translation of the Bible into Slavic languages

Answers

GPT-5 mini
1) Why has the Huang He River historically been referred to as "China's Sorrow"?
A. because it flooded unpredictably

2) Laozi quotation — Which religion's teachings?
D. Daoism

3) How was China's development affected by its location (surrounded by water, desert, mountains)?
B. China's geography protected it from attack, allowing its unique culture to survive and flourish.

4) Silk Road goods — MOST LIKELY imported to or exported from China during the Han dynasty:

Import:
- cotton
- gold
- horses
- silver
- spices

Export:
- porcelain
- silk

5) How did the Silk Road trade network affect civilizations?
B. It provided them access to resources not available in their environments.

6) Match belief systems with definitions:
- Confucianism → a philosophy
- Buddhism → a religion founded by Siddhartha Gautama
- Hinduism → a belief system focused on karma and dharma

7) Fall of Constantinople, 1453 — Part 1:
B. Ottoman Empire

Part 2 — Major impact on Europe:
A. Europeans began exploring sea routes to Asia.

8) Chronological order of events:
1. founding of Constantinople
2. Justinian's Code
3. great schism
4. fall of Constantinople

9) Which TWO issues led to the split between Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox churches? (Select two.)
A. Disagreement over papal authority
B. Dispute over the use of icons in worship

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