Geography & Zhou
Which geographic features isolated China in addition to the Himalayas & East China Sea? What is missing? Choose the TWO correct answers. A North China Plain B Taklimakan Desert C Plateau of Tibet D Gobi Desert
B Taklimaken Desert & D Gobi Desert
Among the major achievements of the Shang were the development of a written language and the...A building of the Great Wall. B introduction of metal coins. C invention of the seismometer. D development of bronze metalworking.
development of bronze metalworking.
What benefit did a standardized currency bring to China?
It made it easier to trade anywhere in the empire.
One notable way that the Han emperors differed from the Qin emperors was in their...A revival of Confucianism. B harsh treatment of citizens. C adoption of Legalism. D expansion of the empire.
A revival of Confucianism.
What important Chinese invention allowed for easier navigation and trade along China's rivers and coastline?
The invention of the compass.
What important geographical feature is located in central China and is believed to be the birthplace of Chinese civilization?
The Yellow River Valley (also known as the Yellow River Basin).
According to the Zhou concept of the Mandate of Heaven, what would a ruler have to do to stay in power? Choose the TWO correct answers. A win the loyalty of warlords B impose strict laws to prevent chaos C follow the Dao D rule justly and virtuously E preserve harmony between heaven and earth
D rule justly and virtuously E preserve harmony between heaven and earth
Why did the ancient Chinese make loud noises at festivals and during holiday celebrations?
To chase away evil spirits
In order to keep the economy stable, Han emperors...
bought and stored goods to avoid shortages.
What developments allowed trade to flourish during the Han dynasty?
The opening of a route to Central and Southwest Asia, known as the Silk Road, allowed goods to travel between China and these regions. Because the Han army patrolled the route, traders could move more freely, without worry of attack from bandits. This also contributed to the growth of trade.
How was the concept of the Mandate of Heaven related to the expansion of the Zhou empire?
The Zhou were able to expand their empire through conquests, but they maintained control over new territories by treating their people well, acting virtuously, and preventing corruption from seeping into the government. The Zhou believed that these actions were required in order to keep the Mandate of Heaven.
By what means did Zhou rulers keep control over all the different regions of their kingdom?
By putting family members in charge of individual regions
What is the closest word or phrase that connects Daoism to Confucianism? A Competition for wealth B Order and stability C People are basically evil D Development of bureaucracy
B Order and stability
Emperor Wudi and later Han emperors sent envoys to
establish relations with western kingdoms.
Why was the invention of paper during the Han dynasty so important to the rest of the world?
In later dynasties, printing on paper became a way to make cheap books. This was important to the entire world because the use of paper allowed more people to afford books, and new ideas could spread more quickly.
Compare and contrast the cultures of the Shang and Zhou dynasties.
The Shang and Zhou cultures had many similarities. For example, they followed the same basic laws, wore similar clothing, spoke the same language, and were skilled metalworkers. Both the Shang and the Zhou built walled cities. Some differences did exist, however. For example, the Zhou kings gave up the Shang practice of human sacrifice and stopped using oracle bones. While the Zhou kings also occupied the center of government, as had the Shang kings, the Zhou gave more power to individual states and local nobles, while the Shang kept all power within the family.
Shi Huangdi believed in Legalism, a philosophy that held that...
a strict ruler is needed to create an orderly society.
Followers of Daoism believe that the Dao is...A proper relationships between people. B a form of ancestor worship. C a pathway to a just and stable government. D the natural way of the universe.
D the natural way of the universe.
What impact did the Silk Road have on China under the Han dynasty? Choose the TWO correct answers. A It enabled the Han to expand Chinese territory. B It brought new ideas such as Buddhism into China. C It increased the prosperity of Han merchants. D It made travel easier between northern and southern China. E It allowed the Chinese to learn the process of making silk.
B It brought new ideas such as Buddhism into China. C It increased the prosperity of Han merchants.
Under the Han, iron and salt were so important that...A it was forbidden to trade them outside of China. B production of these goods was made a state monopoly. C only wealthy merchants were allowed to produce them. D only the emperor and his family were allowed to own them.
B production of these goods was made a state monopoly.
Why did the first settlements in China begin along the Huang River?
The Huang River flows through the North China Plain, picking up loess. The river then deposits the loess on the plain when it overflows its banks. This makes the soil fertile and good for growing crops. In addition, because the soil is soft, ancient farmers—even with very simple tools—could easily plant and harvest their crops. This ability to farm allowed the first settlements to grow along the river.
Explain how events in the early life of Confucius influenced his view of proper behavior.
Confucius grew up in a poor family. He observed the struggles and hunger of the poor. He held several low-level civil service jobs that allowed him to observe the competition, greed, and cruelty of government service. These factors helped Confucius recognize that Chinese society had strayed from the values of early Zhou. He focused his life energy on teaching those positive values of the ancestors.
Filial piety is a major feature of which system of thought influential in China?
Confucianism
Which of the following statements is the most accurate comparison of the Qin and Han dynasties? A The Qin ended the civil service system set up by the Han. B The Han conquered even more territory than had the Qin. C The Han adopted the Legalist policies introduced by the Qin. D Han emperors rejected the Qin idea of standardization.
B The Han conquered even more territory than had the Qin.
What ancient Chinese invention was crucial for agriculture, allowing farmers to irrigate their fields?
The invention of the wheel and axle for water transportation and irrigation.