Definitions
Philosophies
Geography
Dynasties
Miscellaneous
100
What is confucianism?
A religion or philosophy based on the teaching of Confucius. Believes in love kindness and respect.
100
What was meant by the “Mandate of Heaven” and how might this concept have been important in the development of philosophy in ancient China?
was a political belief in ancient China that a ruler's power came from a divine mandate. It was a way to explain why a particular dynasty held
100
Which of these are not one of the world's five oceans?
Atlantic
Mediterranean
Indian
Pacific
Mediterranean
100
How did Shang kings communicate with the gods?
writing on oracle bones writing sytem
100
Which Philosophy Did Mulan's Father Follow?
Confucianism
Confucianism is a patriarchal philosophy that generally restricted women's rights and placed them in a subordinate role in society:
- Three ObediencesWomen were expected to follow three precepts: obey their father before marriage, their husband after marriage, and their son after their husband's death.
200
Who were the Mongols
The nomadic peoples of the north who often raided China. Under Genghis and Kublai Khan they captured much of China for a period of time.
200
Which of the following Chinese schools of thought teaches that strict laws and harsh punishments are key to maintaining an orderly society?
Legalism
200
The present-day capital of China is …
Guangzhou
Shanghai
Beijing
Chongqing
Beijing
200
Which dynasty had the age of learning?
Zhou Dynasty
200
What is the capital of the United States?
What is the capital of New Jersey?
What county do we live in?
Washington DC
Trenton
Passaic
300
What is a philosophy?
a system of beliefs and values
300
Confucius said people should know their place in ___________ and _____________.
family, society
town, kingdom
books, magazines
life, death
Family society
300
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This mountain range separates India form China
Hindu Kush
Zagros
Himalaya
Rocky
Himalaya
300
Of all the innovations commonly associated with Chinese culture, the following is perhaps the one with the longest lasting impact:
writing system
300
What two geographical barriers or natural barriers are located in Paterson NJ?
Garret Mountain and Great Falls
400
What is the civil service
the group of people whose job it is to carry out the work of the government
400
After they came to power in 206 BCE, the Han Dynasty made Confucianism the official state belief system.
True
False
True
400
Which of the following is NOT a natural barrier?
Gobi Desert
Great Wall of China
East China Sea
Himalaya mountains
Great Wall of China
400
The Zhou system of decentralized government, in which rule was conducted by landowners who owed loyalty and military service to their superiors and protection to those under them, was called fengjian, meaning:
Feudalism
400
How old do you have to be to run for president and how many years can be a president?
35 years old and 8 years
500
Name 5 Chinese Achievements
jade carving, acupuncture, herbal remedies, understanding circulatory system, iron plow, rudder, seismoscope, compass, wheelbarrow, and paper
500
Who is cconsidered the founder of Taoism?
A.Old Man.
B.Lao Tsi.
C.Shi Huang di.
D.Liu Bang.
B.Lao Tsi.
500
What term describes being separated from other places or people, often leading to little contact or influence from outside areas?
Isolation
500
What important geographical area connected the major historic trade route from China to?
A.Arabian Sea
B.Pacific Ocean
C. Sahara Desert
D. North America
500
What sneakers did Mr Mccollum have on Friday
Starfish Jordan 13s