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What river is also known as the Yellow River?
Huang He
Which desert is known as the Trail of Bones?
Pamir Mountains
The Shang dynasty ruled mainly in which river valley?
Huang He
The main belief of Confucianism was to
Lead by moral example
What material were the Terracotta Warriors made from?
Clay
Why was the Chang Jiang Basin ideal for rice farming?
It was warm and wet
Why did few people settle in Outer China?
The land was too mountainous and dry
What was the main purpose of oracle bones?
To predict the future and seek guidance from ancestors
What was the Mandate of Heaven?
The right to rule given by heaven if a king governed well
What did Legalists believe about human nature?
People are selfish and need strict control
Which of the following would best show the influence of Confucianism on the Han dynasty?
Hiring officials based on ability and exams
A Han doctor inserts thin needles into a patient’s skin to restore balance. Which practice is this?
Acupuncture
If a farmer used a chain pump and iron plow, what dynasty was he most likely living in?
Han
What was a major reason for the fall of the Shang dynasty?
Weak leadership and overspending
How did the Silk Road promote cultural diffusion?
It allowed exchanged of goods, ideas, and religions
How did Qin Shi Huangdi strengthen his rule?
By standardizing laws, money, and writing
How was the great wall both a success and a tragedy?
It stopped invasions by cost many lives
Which philosophy would most likley oppose Qin Shi Hunagdiś style of ruling?
Confucianism
If you were designing a government based on DAoism, what would your main goal be?
To balance people with nature
Imagine you are a Silk Road trader traveling from China to Rome. What would you most likely trade to make a profit?
Silk and Jade