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Quiz Social Studies Ch 6 Section 1 (6th)

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Ancient China & Geography

 

Hard QUIZ 29 QUESTIONS
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1

Geography played a major role in Chinese civilization. What geographical features are found in China?

2

Weather and temperature patterns vary widely across China. Which statement is false?

3

What are the two great rivers that flow from west to east in China? Civilization began along these rivers.

4

What is the Qinling Shandi?

5

What is referred to as "China's Sorrow? "

6

The two main rivers in China helped link the Chinese people together in the eastern part of the country with the western. Match the correct names of the rivers.

7

Why is the Huang He yellow in tint or color?

8

What is the longest river in Asia? What river runs 3000 miles across Northern China?

9

Chinese civilization began with the ______ Dynasty along the ________ river.

10

What area in China can the Gobi desert, a physical barrier be found?

11

What area in China forms fertile plains for farming? It is one of the world's largest farming regions.

12

What forms China's eastern boundary?

13

What statements are true about early farming in China?

14

The population in China grew due to what sources of food?

15

________ China's high mountains and wide deserts make travel difficult and isolate China's population center in the ______.

16

_______ China receives more rain than ______ China, and farmers can grow several crops of rice a year.

17

What is a monsoon?

18

Archeololgists found an early Chinese settlement. What statement is false?

19

I. Some villages along the Huang He grew into large towns. II. Walls surrounded these towns to defend against floods and hostile neighbors. III. Sanxingdui and Hongshan cultures developed.

20

Around 3000 BC, what statement is false about Chinese people and culture?

21

What is jade?

22

What statement is false regarding the Xia Dynasty?

23

What statement is false regarding the Shang Dynasty?

24

I. The Shang Dynasty King was the center of political and religious life. II. Nobles served the king as advisors and helped him rule. III. Social order was more organized under Shang Dynasty.

25

What statement is true about the social order in the Shang Dynasty?

26

What is an oracle?

27

I. Artisans lived outside the city walls in groups based on what they made for a living. II. Artisians were part of middle society. III. Farmers ranked below artisans, and made a lot of money.

28

The Shang Dynasty made many advances. Which is not one of the advances they made?

29

I. Shang astrologers developed a calendar based on the moon's cycles. II. Artisans made bronze containers for cooking. III. Axes, knives, war chariots, bows, and bronze body armor were made.