The First Emperor P.918 And Digging P.925
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According to “The First Emperor,” why is the discovery of Ch’in Shih Huang Ti’s tomb more important than the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb?
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Ch’in Shih Huang Ti’s tomb is bigger.
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More people knew Ch’in Shih Huang Ti.
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China has highly trained archaeologists.
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Ch’in Shih Huang Ti was the founder of China.
Correct Answer
D. Ch’in Shih Huang Ti was the founder of China.Explanation
The discovery of Ch'in Shih Huang Ti's tomb is more important than the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb because Ch'in Shih Huang Ti was the founder of China. This implies that his tomb holds historical and cultural significance for the entire country. On the other hand, Tutankhamun was an Egyptian pharaoh, and although his tomb was filled with treasures, it does not have the same level of importance in terms of national identity and history.Rate this question:
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- 2.
The emperor’s sending a fleet to find an island of immortals in “The First Emperor” tells you that the emperor
- A.
Feared death
- B.
Loved to travel
- C.
Needed to find new lands
- D.
Had great pride in his ships
Correct Answer
A. Feared deathExplanation
The fact that the emperor is sending a fleet to find an island of immortals suggests that he feared death. This action implies that he was desperate to find a way to avoid death and achieve immortality, indicating a fear of the inevitable end of life.Rate this question:
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According to “Digging Up the Past,” the three pits are different because
- A.
The terra cotta statues in each pit represent a different kind of soldier
- B.
Only one pit contains terra cotta soldiers that had weapons
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Not all of the pits were looted and burned after the emperor’s death
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Only the soldiers in the biggest pit have unique facial expressions
Correct Answer
A. The terra cotta statues in each pit represent a different kind of soldierExplanation
The correct answer is that the terra cotta statues in each pit represent a different kind of soldier. This can be inferred from the information given in the question, which states that the three pits are different because the terra cotta statues in each pit represent a different kind of soldier.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Why is any information in the Shiji that concerns the emperor suspect?
- A.
Sina Qian spells the emperor’s name incorrectly.
- B.
Sina Qian was in fear of being put to death.
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The Shiji was written after the emperor’s death.
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The Shiji was partially destroyed in the tomb.
Correct Answer
C. The Shiji was written after the emperor’s death.Explanation
The information in the Shiji that concerns the emperor is suspect because the Shiji was written after the emperor's death. This means that the author, Sina Qian, did not have first-hand knowledge of the emperor's actions and may have relied on unreliable sources or hearsay. Therefore, the accuracy and reliability of the information about the emperor in the Shiji is questionable.Rate this question:
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Each source is about the same emperor and the same tomb. Which statement best expresses the focus of “Digging Up the Past”?
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Each source is about the same emperor and the same tomb. Which statement best expresses the focus of “Digging Up the Past”?
- B.
Details about the discovery of the tomb and the contents of the pits
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Reasons why the tomb was filled with luxuries for the emperor
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Unique details of the thousands of terra cotta soldiers
Correct Answer
B. Details about the discovery of the tomb and the contents of the pitsExplanation
The focus of "Digging Up the Past" is on providing details about the discovery of the tomb and the contents of the pits.Rate this question:
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Based on the information in the first paragraph of The First Emperor, what is the author's point of view toward's emperor Ch'in?
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The author believes that emperor Ch' in was a hard worker.
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The author believes that emperor Ch' in a poor leader.
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The author believes that emperor Ch' in was historically insignificant.
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The author believes that emperor Ch' in was vital to the growth and development of China.
Correct Answer
D. The author believes that emperor Ch' in was vital to the growth and development of China.Explanation
The correct answer is "The author believes that emperor Ch' in was vital to the growth and development of China." This can be inferred from the statement that emperor Ch' in was "the first to unite China under a single ruler" and that his rule "set the stage for the powerful Chinese dynasties that would follow." These statements indicate that the author views emperor Ch' in's reign as significant and influential in shaping the future of China.Rate this question:
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Using the information in paragraph 4 of The First Emperor, what can the reader infer regarding Ch' in's decision to travel constantly?
- A.
He had many grandchildren to visit.
- B.
He feared an assassination.
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He wanted to visit his beloved Kingdom.
- D.
He enjoyed time away from his wife.
Correct Answer
B. He feared an assassination.Explanation
Based on the information in paragraph 4 of The First Emperor, the reader can infer that Ch'in's decision to travel constantly was motivated by his fear of assassination. The paragraph mentions that he built a series of palaces and constantly moved between them, never staying in one place for too long. This suggests that he was trying to avoid being a stationary target and was constantly on the move to minimize the risk of assassination.Rate this question:
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Which statement best reflects the central idea of the text The First Emperor?
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He was the founder of China.
- B.
He was an important leader.
- C.
He was scared to die.
- D.
He traveled often.
Correct Answer
A. He was the founder of China.Explanation
The central idea of the text "The First Emperor" is that he was the founder of China. This means that he played a crucial role in establishing the country and its foundations. The other statements, such as him being an important leader, being scared to die, or traveling often, may be mentioned in the text, but they are not the main focus or central idea.Rate this question:
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Based on the title and the first 2 paragraphs of Digging, how is this selection different from The First Emperor?
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Both texts are nonfiction.
- B.
Both texts are informational.
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Both texts are dealing with China.
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This selection focuses on the excavation, while the First Emperor focused on the emperor's life.
Correct Answer
D. This selection focuses on the excavation, while the First Emperor focused on the emperor's life.Explanation
The given answer explains that the selection "Digging" differs from "The First Emperor" in terms of focus. While "Digging" concentrates on the excavation process, "The First Emperor" centers around the life of the emperor. This explanation highlights the difference in subject matter between the two texts, indicating that they have distinct focuses despite both being nonfiction, informational texts about China.Rate this question:
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Based on the information in lines 14-22 of "Digging", what can the reader infer?
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The focus is the terra cotta figures in the pits.
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The focus is the Emperor of China.
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The focus is the farming methods.
- D.
The focus is the Chinese economy.
Correct Answer
A. The focus is the terra cotta figures in the pits.Explanation
In lines 14-22 of "Digging", the author mentions the discovery of the "army of figures" and describes their appearance and significance. This indicates that the focus of the passage is on the terra cotta figures in the pits. The author does not provide any significant information about the Emperor of China, farming methods, or the Chinese economy, so these options can be inferred to be incorrect.Rate this question:
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