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How did Kublai Khan defeat the Sung dynasty?

A
by using siege warfare
B
by having a larger army
C
by building fortified cities
D
by using armored horses
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How did Liu Bang improve the functioning of government?

A
He placed his most loyal subjects in government jobs.
B
He developed civil service exams to reduce corruption.
C
He enforced strict rules for workers to ensure job effectiveness.
D
He hired the oldest workers because they had the most wisdom.
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What was a Legalist policy under Emperor Qin Shihuangdi?

A
closing farms
B
burning books
C
removing statues
D
destroying villages
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Why are the terra-cotta soldiers a unique archaeological find?

A
None of the thousands of soldiers are the same.
B
The soldiers were designed using clay and marble.
C
The armor is realistic looking and true to life.
D
Some soldiers are life-size, and others are miniature.
5

How did traders deal with the dangers of traveling along the Silk Road?

A
They brought armed guards along to protect them on the journey.
B
They traveled alone so they would not attract attention on the route.
C
They traveled by camel so they could escape attacks from wild animals.
D
They sent their goods by different routes so at least some would arrive safely.
6

How did China’s geography affect its development in ancient times?

A
China was limited in its ability to grow due to the lack of farmland.
B
China used the bordering seas to spread its culture to other people.
C
China was isolated by the landforms that blocked it from other regions.
D
China used its major rivers to spread its power over surrounding people.
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Why did the Mongols repeatedly fail to conquer the Sung dynasty before Kublai Khan’s conquest?

A
The Sung army had trebuchets.
B
The Sung army had a blockade.
C
The Sung army had battering rams.
D
The Sung army had greater numbers.
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What caused the Mongol Empire to break into separate regions ruled by separate leaders?

A
Cities around the empire split away and became independent nations.
B
The economy of the empire fell apart due to a lack of trade and business.
C
A struggle for power among Genghis Khan’s sons and grandsons led to civil war.
D
Groups throughout the empire built armies and overthrew the Mongols.
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What was Genghis Khan’s policy about other religions in the Mongol Empire?

A
He required other religions to view him as a god.
B
He allowed followers of other religions to worship freely.
C
He adopted the religion of conquered peoples as his own.
D
He forced everyone throughout the empire to accept Mongol religion.
10

Read the map.Which physical feature was the most difficult barrier to trade with India?

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A
the Himalayas
B
the Gobi desert
C
the Yellow River
D
the Pacific Ocean
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What was the primary cause of the fall of the Zhou dynasty?

A
Nomadic tribes formed alliances with feudal leaders.
B
Leaders of the feudal states attacked the capital city.
C
Leaders of the feudal states declared independence.
D
Nomadic tribes united with the king against feudal leaders.
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Which statement best describes the written language created during the Shang dynasty?

A
It used religious symbols as letters.
B
It used letters to form a new alphabet.
C
It used numbers to represent words and phrases.
D
It used pictographs to represent words and phrases.
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Why was Taoism an important philosophy during the Warring States period?

A
It helped people find balance in a time of turmoil.
B
It enabled people to reject the social rules of their clans.
C
It helped people follow the rules of the government.
D
It taught people how to conduct rebellions to restore faith.
14

Which Sung dynasty innovation most helped sea trade flourish?

A
gunpowder
B
the compass
C
the Silk Road
D
the Grand Canal
15

In what way did ancient Chinese writing reflect Buddhism?

A
Monks were known for writing literature.
B
Poets often wrote about nirvana.
C
Writings included drawings of the Buddha.
D
Writers often asked for Buddhist blessings.
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Read the map.Which number on the map shows the Gobi Desert?

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A
1
B
2
C
3
D
4
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How was the Yellow River important to the development of early Chinese settlements?

A
The Yellow River provided fertile farmland.
B
The Yellow River provided protection against invaders.
C
The Yellow River allowed settlements to have room to grow.
D
The Yellow River allowed settlers to use the river to conquer nearby areas.
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Which statement best describes how Confucianism influenced the government during the Han dynasty?

A
It emphasized that rulers should lead by example.
B
It proved that citizens need strong laws to behave.
C
It encouraged rebellion when leaders were ineffective.
D
It highlighted the importance of severe punishments.
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How did the Ming dynasty expand and improve Chinese agriculture?

A
Farmers focused on growing traditional crops.
B
The government raised taxes to repair farmland.
C
Land was taken from the wealthy to use for agriculture.
D
Agricultural workers used old methods such as crop rotation.
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How did Zheng He’s voyages demonstrate Chinese wealth around the world?

A
He threw lavish parties on his ships.
B
He fought sea battles to show China’s might.
C
He gave lavish gifts to other countries’ leaders.
D
He spread new crops and animals to other areas.

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