The Zhou Dynasty
According to the Zhou Kings, what gave them the power to lead?
Democracy
Heaven
Courage
Nobility
Heaven
Which of the following actions could result in sever punishment during the Qin Dynasty?
using the standardized gold or copper coins
making the axle of your cart the wrong length
writing sentences using the official symbols
eating the wrong kind of fruit or vegetable
Making the axle of your cart the wrong length
During the Han dynasty, the Chinese painters became experts at
sketching buildings
painting figures
making paper
drawing shapes
painting figures
What was the effect of all people in China using the same coins and the same writing system?
The government strengthened
People were happier
Trade became much easier
There were fewer gold coins
Trade became much easier
The Shang were the first people in China to
Hunt with bows and arrows
Develop a writing system
Use advanced metal tools
Domesticate pigs and sheep
Develop a writing system
Compare legalism to confucianism. How were they similar?
Both philosophies were based on government laws
Both philosophies were focused on religious beliefs
Both philosophies were intended to help society
Both philosophies were based on morality and ethics
Both philosophies were intended to help society
Which of the following shows that Shi Huangdi was a follower of Legalism?
He encouraged people to always act decently
He created a strong government with strict laws
He provided landowners with more land for farming
He insisted that the Chinese people respect nature
He created a strong government with strict laws.
The iron plow and wheelbarrow allowed the Chinese to
trade more goods with other people
train more animals to work in the fields
raise and process more silk worms
till more land and raise more crops
till more land and raise more crops
Flooded rivers in China left silt deposits. What happened as a result of this?
People began to defend themselves against others.
People began to graze animals along the river.
People began to learn about other cultures.
People began to grow crops in the rich soil.
People began to grow crops in the rich soil
Who was Laozi?
The creator of legalism
The son of confucius
The most famous Daoist teacher
the leader of the Legalists
The most famous Daoist teacher
The Zhou leaders granted land in return for loyalty, military support, and other services. This system was essentially a way to:
increase farming throughout China
encourage farmers and nobles to get along better
purchase people's loyalty and support
share wealth for the good of the people
purchase people's loyalty and support
Which of the following is the most appropriate response to the statement "The Qin Dynasty was bad for China"?
"That is true, because the people adored Shi Huangdi."
"That is false, because the people were unhappy with Shi Huangdi."
"That is correct. The dynasty weakened and divided into China."
"That is incorrect. The dynasty strengthened and unified China."
"That is incorrect. The dynasty strengthened and unified China."
What was the effect on China of the popularity of silk in Rome?
China ended farming
China started a war
China stopped trading
China became wealthy
China became wealthy
Which of the following guidelines of Confucius might be objected to today?
Children should respect their parents
Wives should obey their husbands
Family members should be loyal to each other
Fathers should display high moral values
Wives should obey their husbands
Which of the following statements best summarizes the philosophy of Daoism?
All people should be allowed to own property
All people should follow the rules of society
All people should live in an ethical matter
All people should live in harmony with nature
All people should live in harmony with nature
The Zhou lasted longer than any other Chinese dynasty. Make an inference
Any dynasty that stays in power for a long time is corrupt
The Zhou only lasted that long because people did not care who ruled them
This reveals that the Zhou leaders did not know how to govern
To be in power for that long, the Zhou must have been very effective.
To be in power for that long, the Zhou must have been very effective.
Why did Shi Huangdi have the Great Wall of China built?
to unify the nation
to energize the nation
to beautify the nation
to protect the nation
to protect the nation
Confucius stated that moral leadership, not laws, would bring order to China. What does this mean?
people who become leaders should disregard the laws of China.
Government workers should act the same as farmers and artisans.
Leaders should act decently and always try to do the right thing.
Laws should be made that require people to behave correctly.
Leaders should act decently and always try to do the right thing.
Two great rivers flow from West to East in China. What does this reveal about the geography of China?
Rivers there tend to flow toward or away from deserts.
Rivers there tend to run through the areas with high plateaus.
Mountain ranges there tend to run from north to south
Mountain ranges there tend to run from east to west
Mountain ranges there tend to run from east to west
The Silk Road began in China and ended
in the Middle East
at the Atlantic Ocean
at the Mediterranean Sea
at the Mediterranean Sea
What inference can you make: "Shang rulers moved their capital several times, probably to avoid floods or attacks by enemies."
Shang rulers were always one step ahead of their adversaries.
Archaeologists do not know exactly why the capital was moved.
Enemies of the Shang must pursued them during the flood season.
The Shang social order allowed the leaders to make quick decisions.
Archaeologists do not know exactly why the capital was moved.
Shi Huangdi ordered the burning of all writings that did not agree with Legalism. What can you infer?
He felt that the other writings in existence at the time were weak.
He was an intolerant leader who did not respect other people's beliefs.
He was a tolerant leader who respected other people's beliefs.
He believed that nobles should read different writings than farmers.
He was an intolerant leader who did not respect other people's beliefs.
To create a strong central government, Wudi took land from the lords and raised taxes. What can you infer?
They were likely angry, because their land was taken away.
They were likely indifferent, because they were still wealthy.
They were likely confused, because they thought that Wudi favored them
They were likely happy, because the new laws were good for China.
They were likely angry, because their land was taken away.
What natural feature formed part of the northern border of Shang China?
Japan
Sahara Desert
Xi Jang
Yellow Sea
Yellow Sea
Ying Zheng gave himself the name Shi Huangdi, which means
"great one"
"all powerful"
"Strong Leader"
"First Emperor"
"First Emperor"