Classic Classic Quiz Social Studies Ch 6 Section 1 (6th) by Betteker Betteker 34 played - 12 yrs ago Ancient China & Geography QUIZ 29 QUESTIONS hard 1 Geography played a major role in Chinese civilization. What geographical features are found in China? Huang He and Chang Jiang rivers produced fertile farm landChina covers an area the size of the U. S. (4 million square miles).Both statements are trueBoth statments are false 2 Weather and temperature patterns vary widely across China. Which statement is false? The Northeast is cold and dry. Rivers stay frozen 50% of the time.Monsoons bring up to 250 inches of rain to the tropical west.The Northwest contains desert land that is very dry.The southeast is tropical while the high mountains and dry plateaus dominate the west. 3 What are the two great rivers that flow from west to east in China? Civilization began along these rivers. Huang He and Quinling Shandi riversChang Jiang and Huang He riversTibet and Huang He riversXi and Huang He rivers 4 What is the Qinling Shandi? A valley located in the SW referred to as the Plateau of Tibet.A physical mountain barrier that separates northern China from southern China.The longest river in China.The hottest and most dryest area in the Gobi desert. 5 What is referred to as "China's Sorrow? " Diseases that have killed millions of Chinese people.Lack of water in the desert regions that have killed millions.The frozen rivers of the NE that have killed millions.The flooding of the Huang He that has drowned millions. 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. The Huang He (Yangzi River) and Chang Jiang (Yellow River)The Xi (Yellow River) and Chang Jiang (Yangzi River)The Huang He (Yellow River) and Chang Jiang (Yangzi River)The Chang Jiang (Yellow River) and Xi (Huang He River) 7 Why is the Huang He yellow in tint or color? Due to an algae that grows in the riverBecause of the siltDue to the rice and wheat crops grown along the riverDue to human and animal waste products 8 What is the longest river in Asia? What river runs 3000 miles across Northern China? The Chang Jiang is the longest river and the Huang He flows 3000 miles.The Huang He is the longest river and the Chang Jiang flows 3000 milesThe Xi is the longest river and the Huang He flows 3000 miles.All statements are false. 9 Chinese civilization began with the ______ Dynasty along the ________ river. Xia and Chang JiangXia and Huang HeShang and Chang JiangShang and Huang He 10 What area in China can the Gobi desert, a physical barrier be found? SouthNorthEastWest 11 What area in China forms fertile plains for farming? It is one of the world's largest farming regions. SouthNorthEastWest 12 What forms China's eastern boundary? Pacific OceanGobi DesertHimalaya MountainsIndia 13 What statements are true about early farming in China? Around 7000 BC farmers grew rice in the Chang Jiang Valley.The Huang He land was better for growing cerals such as wheat and millet.The Huang He and Chang Jiang rivers' floods deposited fertile silt.All statements are true. 14 The population in China grew due to what sources of food? Rice, wheat, and milletFishing and huntingDomestication of animals such as sheep and pigsAll sources helped China grow 15 ________ China's high mountains and wide deserts make travel difficult and isolate China's population center in the ______. Eastern; westNorthern; eastWestern; eastSouthern; west 16 _______ China receives more rain than ______ China, and farmers can grow several crops of rice a year. Western; NorthernSouthern, EasternWestern; SouthernSouthern; Northern 17 What is a monsoon? A hurricane.A tornado with major thunderstorms.A seasonal wind pattern that causes wet and dry seasons.The Spring season of rainy weather. 18 Archeololgists found an early Chinese settlement. What statement is false? The village was located in Chang Jiang river area.The village had more than 40 houses.Many houses were partly underground with possible straw-covered roofs.The site had animal pens, storage pits, and a cemetery. 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. II is trueI and III are trueII and III are trueAll statements are true 20 Around 3000 BC, what statement is false about Chinese people and culture? People used potter's wheels to make more types of pottery.People learned to dig water wells.Burial sites contained tombs filled with objects such as food.Burial sites showed that a social order and afterlife were not beliefs of ancient Chinese people. 21 What is jade? A term for the afterlife in ancient China.A type of pottery.A hard gemstone used for jewelry and other objects.An herbal medicine used for ancient diseases in China. 22 What statement is false regarding the Xia Dynasty? Around 3200 BC the Xia Dynasty emerged.Yu the Great founded the Xia Dynasty.Yu dug channels for 10 years to the ocean to help with terrible floods.Archaeologists have not found evidence that the tales of Xia Dynasty are true. 23 What statement is false regarding the Shang Dynasty? We have clear evidence that the Shang Dynasty existed.The Shang Dynasty was established by 1500s BC.Shang Dynasty was strongest in southern China along the Huang He valley.Shang rulers moved their capital cities several times to avoid enemies and floods. 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. I is trueII is trueI and III are trueAll statements are true 25 What statement is true about the social order in the Shang Dynasty? Royal family and nobles were at the highest social level and lived in large homes in the cities.Nobles owned much land and passed on their wealth/power to their sons.Warrior leaders had a high rank in society.All statements are true. 26 What is an oracle? A weapon used in battle.A term for taxes collected in the Shang Dynasty.A prediction about the future using carved questions on bones or shells.The term used for the head priest in the Shang Dynasty. 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. I is trueII is trueI and II are trueAll Statements are true 28 The Shang Dynasty made many advances. Which is not one of the advances they made? Shang developed China's first writing system of > 2000 symbols.Chinese symbols used today are not based on the Shang period.Symbols expressed words or ideas.Shang writing has been found on cattle bones and turtle shells. 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. 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