Shang Dynasty
Most of the army's weapons were made of this material, which made them especially powerful. One of the reasons why the Shang was able to remain in power for more than 500 years is because of their ability to make this.
Bronze
Which of these would Confucius have valued most highly?
A. riches
B. respect
C. freedom
D. creativity
Respect
What was the purpose of building the Great Wall?
A. to keep invaders out
B. to provide employment
C. to reward followers with land
D. to punish critics of the emperor
A. to keep invaders out
This invention increased harvests by helping farmers by bringing water up to their fields.
Chain pump
True/False
The Silk Road was a straightforward trade route that was easy for travelers to navigate.
False
The group made up the highest-ranked social class after the ruling family. They fought in the king’s armies and supplied the army with weapons, foot soldiers, and chariots.
Nobles
Daoists taught that people could gain happiness by living in harmony with __________.
Nature
The emperor of the Qin Dynasty died after ruling for just over 10 years. Though no official reason was named, what do most people think happened?
They think he was poisoned.
What two items did the Chinese write on before they invented paper?
Silk and Bamboo
One of the most important Roman products that trade along the Silk Road brought to China was__________.
Glassware
What did kings use to ask ancestors for advice about the future? For example, the king might ask when to hunt, where to build cities, and if other regions would go to war with them.
Oracle Bones
In the Legalist view of human nature, people are naturally _________.
Selfish
True or False
The Emperor of Qin aimed to unify China. He began to standardize cultural practices that differed from location to location.
True
Why did the Han Dynasty come into rule?
Han dynasty arose because the Chinese people were unhappy with the harsh, Legalist rule of the Qin.
What made silk valuable in the West?
The Chinese were the only ones who knew how to make it.
Written language came around during the Shang Dynasty. How did it benefit society?
It helped unify the people.
The Zhou dynasty came after which dynasty?
Shang Dynasty
True/False
The first emperor was Prince Zheng. Prince Zheng started his reign at the age of 17.
False, he started his reign at the age of 13.
In which system of government are most of the important decisions made by state officials rather than by elected representatives?
Bureaucracy
Which part of the Silk Road exposed travelers to dangers such as: Lack of oxygen, Narrow passes, Steep cliffs, and Snowstorms
The Pamir Mountains
In the Shang civilization, Anyang was an important city because
A. it was home to many skilled artisans.
B. it was where the king lived.
C. many royal tombs are located there.
D. all of the above
D. all of the above
Hanfeizi, whose teachings were the basis for Legalism, wrote that rulers should emphasize
A. honesty and trust.
B. scholarship and ideas.
C. trade and manufacturing.
D. rewards and punishments.
D. rewards and punishments.
Which Chinese teaching most influenced Qin Shi Huangdi’s style of rule?
A. Daoism
B. Legalism
C. Buddhism
D. Confucianism
B. Legalism
Which of these discoveries did the Chinese make, more than a thousand years before people in Europe did?
A. that blood circulates through the body
B. that comets can be seen in the night sky
C. that wheeled carts can be pulled by oxen
D. that metal can be shaped into strong swords
A. that blood circulates through the body
How did the Silk Road most affect the spread of Buddhism?
A. Travelers carried Buddhist beliefs from India to China.
B. Chinese philosophers wrote Buddhist texts to sell in Antioch.
C. The Buddha encouraged people to seek enlightenment in the desert.
D. Dangers on the route supported the Buddhist idea that life is suffering.
A. Travelers carried Buddhist beliefs from India to China.