East Asia Review

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What region in China is the best for farming and therefore contains the largest amount of people? Options: North and South China, Mongolia, Northeast, Xizang

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North and South China

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a character that joins two or more pictographs to represent an idea in Chinese writing

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ideograph

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Chinese philosophy based on the teachings of Lao Zi; taught that people should turn to nature and give up their worldly concerns

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Daoism

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system of beliefs introduced by a Chinese thinker; taught that people needed to have a sense of duty to their family and community in order to bring peace to society - based on relationships

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Confucianism

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a character that stands for an object in Chinese writing

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pictograph

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Based on this, the king was chosen by heavenly order because of his talent and virtue; he would rule the people with goodness and wisdom - this would ensure good government in imperial China. What is this concept called? (Options: Legalism, Daoism, Confucianism, Mandate of Heaven)

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Mandate of Heaven

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What is Legalism?

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a philosophy that calls for strict laws- means "school of law"

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Who was Confucius?

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China's first great thinker -believed in a strong sense of "duty"

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Who started Legalism?

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Han Feizi

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What is one of the important beliefs of Legalism?

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people are naturally evil and need harsh laws and punishments