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Chinese dynasties
Aug 2012
44 Which factor contributed to the fall of the Han
dynasty, the fall of the Roman Empire, and the
fall of the Abbasid Empire?
(1) invasions by nomadic peoples from Central
Asia
(2) demands for religious freedom by Christians
(3) long periods of drought that led to isolation
(4) dependence on slaves to produce manu-
factured goods
jun 2012
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5 Based on this time line, which generalization can best be supported from the information
presented?
(1) By 1500, the Chinese were importing Western technology.
(2) Isolationism prevented the Chinese from developing new inventions.
(3) The Chinese successfully protected their inventions from Western spies.
(4) Prior to 1500, Chinese technology surpassed that of the West.
Aug 2011
5 Which geographic feature has helped isolate
China?
(1) Andes Mountains
(2) Kalahari Desert
(3) Himalaya Mountains
(4) Great Rift Valley
6 The rule of Shi Huangdi, legalism, and the tomb
of terra cotta soldiers are most closely associated
with the
(1) Maurya Empire (3) Persian Empire
(2) Qin dynasty (4) Hellenistic culture
17 During the Ming dynasty, why did China enjoy a
favorable balance of trade with Europe?
(1) The Ming dynasty imported numerous
manufactured goods from Europe.
(2) China exported large quantities of opium to
European traders.
(3) Chinese silk continued to be in high demand
in Europe.
(4) The Ming dynasty paid tribute to European
traders
jun 2011
14 One way in which the Ming dynasty in the early
1400s and the Spanish monarchy in the late 1400s
are similar is that both governments
(1) promoted religious diversity
(2) encouraged democratic reforms
(3) emphasized equal rights for women
(4) supported the expansion of overseas trade
Jan 2011
2 Why is Southeast Asia considered a crossroads?
(1) Large deposits of oil are available.
(2) A number of trade routes intersect.
(3) A single culture is dominant.
(4) Rivers serve as highways.
Aug 2010
4 Which geographic feature served as a barrier that
protected ancient China and was used as an
invasion route by the Aryans into ancient India?
(1) deserts (3) mountains
(2) rivers (4) plateaus
8 Which statement about China is a fact rather than
an opinion?
(1) Flooding was the worst disaster to affect
ancient Chinese civilizations.
(2) The Mandate of Heaven was an idea
developed in ancient China.
(3) Early Chinese civilizations were the most
important civilizations in the world.
(4) Dynastic governments were highly effective
in China.
Aug 2009
10 Which geographic factor directly influenced the
early interactions between China and Korea?
(1) location (3) arid climate
(2) monsoons (4) tropical savannas
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10 Which conclusion about the Grand Canal system in China can be drawn from the
information shown on this map?
(1) Coastal ports dominated the canal system.
(2) Troops could easily be moved west of Luoyang on the canals.
(3) Grain could be shipped between Hangzhou and Beijing by the canal.
(4) The canal system prevented invaders from conquering the dynasties.
40 Which condition characterized Europe after the
fall of the Roman Empire and China after the fall
of the Manchu dynasty?
(1) weak centralized authority and interference
from outsiders
(2) renewed interest in artistic pursuits such as
painting and sculpture
(3) democratic rule and a coordinated economic
policy
(4) increased construction of roads, bridges, and
other public works
jun 2010
6 Which achievements are most closely associated
with the Tang and Song dynasties of China?
(1) wheel and stirrup
(2) chinampas and calendar
(3) gunpowder and movable wooden type
(4) mosaics and domes
7 Korea has frequently served as a cultural bridge
between
(1) Cambodia and Vietnam
(2) Russia and India
(3) Thailand and Indonesia
(4) China and Japan
13 China’s image of itself as the Middle Kingdom is
associated with
(1) welcoming foreign ideas and influences
(2) mixing Western religions with traditional
Chinese philosophies
(3) controlling how contact occurs with other
cultures
(4) building the Grand Canal to expand trade
within China
jan 2010
6 The Code of Hammurabi and Chinese legalism
both rely on the idea that
(1) governments must provide their people with
rights
(2) harsh laws are needed to control society
(3) all subjects are equal under the law
(4) religion and government must be brought
closer together
9 Which culture is credited with the development
of gunpowder, the abacus, and the compass?
(1) Chinese (3) Indian
(2) Persian (4) Japanese
Jan 2010
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13 Which generalization is best supported by the data from this chart?
(1) Bantu migrations influenced the distribution of East African coins.
(2) Chinese coins were found in East African city-states.
(3) East African city-states traded directly with Northern Europe.
(4) Romans controlled trade with East Africa.
46 • The Ming emperor banned the building of large
oceangoing ships in 1433.
• The Tokugawa shogun issued the Act of
Seclusion in 1636.
One way in which these historical occurrences are
similar is that both led to increased
(1) social mobility (3) cultural diffusion
(2) globalization (4) isolation
Aug 2009
17 During the Ming dynasty, why did China stop
investing in overseas naval expeditions?
(1) Many foreigners were imitating Chinese
culture.
(2) Chinese leaders saw little value in
exploration.
(3) People disagreed with Confucius’s demand
for more territory.
(4) Chinese merchants were threatened by
foreign competition.
Jun 2009
2 “Greek Statues Unearthed in Pompeii”
“Chinese Porcelain Found at Zimbabwe Dig”
“Mixtec Textiles Found Near Aztec Ruins”
Which concept is illustrated by these headlines?
(1) colonialism (3) ethnocentrism
(2) isolationism (4) cultural diffusion
9 Technological achievements made during the Tang
and Song dynasties were important because they
(1) were used to defeat Kublai Khan
(2) contributed to economic growth and cultural
advancement
(3) increased contact with the Americas
(4) led to social equality between men and
Women
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14 Which conclusion about Zheng He’s voyages is valid based on the information on this
map?
(1) His fleet traveled only as far as the Bay of Bengal.
(2) His expeditions sailed to ports in Asia and Africa.
(3) His fleet conquered and controlled Luzon.
(4) His expeditions traded directly with the interior of Africa
Jun 2008
15 • Foreign rulers were overthrown.
• Admiral Zheng He established trade links.
• Civil service exams were reinstated.
These events in history occurred during the rule
of the
(1) Mughal dynasty in India
(2) Abbasid dynasty in the Middle East
(3) Ming dynasty in China
(4) Tokugawa shogunate in Japan
Jan 2008
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3 Which statement about the Tang dynasty is best supported by the information on this
map?
(1) It experienced conflict in coastal areas.
(2) Its boundaries extended to India.
(3) It gained territory in Tibet and Korea.
(4) It exchanged goods using overland routes.
Aug 2007
15 A major reason for Zheng He’s voyages during
the 15th century was to
(1) promote trade and collect tribute
(2) establish colonies in Africa and India
(3) seal off China’s borders from foreign
influence
(4) prove the world was round
Jun 2007
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10 This map shows that the Silk Road
(1) crossed both Africa and Asia (3) followed a single route
(2) was located primarily in Asia (4) started in Khotan
Jan 2007
2 One similarity between the ancient civilizations
in Egypt and in China is that they developed
(1) nomadic lifestyles
(2) monotheistic belief systems
(3) democratic governments
(4) written forms of communication
41 The ancient cultures of both the Incas and the
Chinese adapted to the physical geography of
their region by
(1) developing terrace farming on hillsides
(2) building chariots to protect their open plains
against invaders
(3) becoming maritime traders
(4) constructing harbors to encourage exploration
Aug 2006
43 One way in which the Tang dynasty, the Gupta
Empire, and the European Renaissance are
similar is that they all included periods of
(1) religious unity
(2) democratic reforms
(3) economic isolation
(4) cultural achievements
Jun 2006
8 Which statement about the Tang dynasty is a fact
rather than an opinion?
(1) Technical advances would have been greater
if the Tang dynasty had lasted longer.
(2) China’s best emperors came from the Tang
dynasty.
(3) The Tang emperors granted government jobs
to scholars who passed examinations.
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