Geography
How do the Himalayan Mountains both benefit and restrict the Chinese?
They provide protection from invaders while also hindering them from expanding.
According to Taoism, happiness can be achieved by...
a. overcoming human desire
b. balancing opposite forces
b. balancing opposite forces
During the Shang dynasty, the Chinese developed the ability to make tools out of _____________.
Bronze
The belief system that governed the Qin Dynasty was ________ism.
Legalism
Which dynasty created a feudal system in ancient China?
The Zhou dynasty
Why is the Huang He River also known as the River of Sorrow?
It frequently floods, causing significant destruction of crops and property.
Which even ended the Han dynasty?
a. the leaders of the civil service eliminated the position of emperor.
b. the Han dynasty was overthrown by a foreign invader.
c. the last Han emperor turned over power to a warlord.
c. the last Han emperor turned over power to a warlord.
Which medical practice was developed in China during the Han period?
a. hypnosis
b. acupuncture
c. heart surgery
d. blood transfusion
b. acupuncture
What is the difference between Daoism(Taoism) and Legalism?
Taoism emphasizes harmony, while Legalism emphasizes obedience.
How did Buddhism spread from India to China?
Trade connections
Which geographic feature was most important to China's
a. fertile soil
b. tropical heat
c. harsh winters
d. large grasslands
early Development?
a. fertile soil
The Qin dynasty developed into one of the strongest dynasties under ruler Qin Shi Huangdi because he
-------------------------------------------------------.
lead a strong central government/ army
The Great Wall was built in the ____________ dynasty.
Qin dynasty
Confucius believed that rulers have the responsibility to
demonstrate to others how to behave correctly/ act with integrity
How did the development of the Silk Road benefit the Chines economy?
It opened new markets for Chinese producers.
Which natural barrier separates China and India?
the Himalayan Mountains
What system made it possible for the Zhou dynasty to rule China longer than any other dynasty in Chinese history?
Feudalism, a system of power sharing.
How did commerce or trade on the Silk Road lead to changes in Chinese cultural traditions?
The traders who used the Silk Road came from many different backgrounds.
True or False:
A central principle of Confucianism is the belief that children should respect and obey their parents and other elders.
True
Why was the Great Wall constructed?
To protect from foreign invasion
Why were Chinese empires unable to expand their empires geographically?
geographic barriers such as mountains deserts and large bodies of water.
Define Feudalism
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Feudalism is a social and economic system based on a strict hierarchy. In feudal societies, a large landholder – such as a noble or lord – gives land and titles to vassals in exchange for the loyalty of those vassals.
China's Silk Road trading partners were Middle East, India, Eastern Europe and _______________.
a. Japan
b. North Africa
c. North America
b. North Africa
Which statement best explains the difference between Daoism/Taoism and Confucianism?
1. Taoists/Daoist use strict punishments, whereas Confucians provide rewards for good behavior.
2. Taoists/Daoist believe in freedom for citizens, whereas Confucians believe in respect for authority.
2. Taoists/Daoist believe in freedom for citizens, whereas Confucians believe in respect for authority.
Which factor contributed most to the Zhou dynasty?
a. corruption in the government
b. invasion by Central Asian nomads
c. power struggles among feudal lords
c. power struggles among feudal lords