Geography
List 2 geographic features that create natural boundaries.
Deserts, Mountains, and Oceans
*Only 2 Needed
What did the people of China believe about the Mandate of Heaven?
a. Frequent wars between local leaders would begin.
b. Kings were given the right to rule by the supreme power of the universe.
c. A system of responsibilities between different groups of people would exist.
d. People would not follow laws and rules.
b. Kings were given the right to rule by the supreme power of the universe.
How did the creation of the idea of mandate of heaven help the development of China?
It determined who would rule.
The Silk Road was named after which important textile in the economy of Ancient China?
Silk
Which statement best describes the Himalayan Mountains?
a. They provide an easy transportation route into China.
b. They are in a large area of elevated land that is flat on top.
c. They made traveling difficult.
d. They made traveling easy for trade.
c. They made traveling difficult.
What concept was introduced by the rulers of the Zhou Dynasty that stated that heaven granted the Zhou King the right to rule.
Mandate of Heaven
How did the creation of the feudal system help the development of ancient China?
it organized their society
In the Zhou Dynasty, what determined who was a ruler?
The Heavens (Mandate of Heaven)
Which characteristics of the Yellow River Valley led to the first permanent Chinese settlements?
Fertile Soil
What is filial piety?
Deep respect for one's parents and rulers
The Shang Dynasty created the oldest known writing in the world. What material was this writing done on?
animal bone
Which textile was most important to the economy of Ancient China?
Silk
How did the geographic features affect the people of ancient China?
a. The mountains provided resources that could be traded with neighboring kingdoms.
b. The mountains and desert made it difficult for travel and trade with other cultures.
c. The rocky landscape provided building materials for homes that kept people safe.
d. The deserts made traveling easier to surrounding cultures.
b. The mountains and desert made it difficult for travel and trade with other cultures.
In Confucianism, what was one of the most important virtues?
Filial Piety / respect
During the Zhou Dynasty, they achieved improvements in their land such as irrigation systems and roads even during a time of war and uncertainty.
What was this time of war and uncertainty called?
The Spring and Autumn Period
________ was a network of trade routes that connected countries from Egypt to China.
The Silk Road
The Himalayan Mountains formed the _________ boundary inbetween China and India.
*Direction
South West
“Learning without thought is labor lost; thought without learning is perilous.”
Which statement best summarizes this quotation?
a. You should think before you speak.
b. Knowing facts is better than having an opinion.
c. It is important to think deeply about what you have learned.
d. Knowledge is a powerful tool as long as you know what to do with it.
c. It is important to think deeply about what you have learned.
The Shang people would heat animal bones with writing on them to _________.
How was the Zhou Dynasty organized?
a feudal system