Ancient China Vocab III

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Daoism emphasizes which of the following? Harmony with nature, Strict laws and harsh punishments, The importance of family and respect for elders, Military strength and expansion

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Harmony with nature

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Legalism, as practiced in ancient China, emphasized:

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Strict laws and harsh punishments

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Filial Piety: What does 'filial piety' primarily refer to?

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Respect and obedience to parents and elders

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Mandate of Heaven: Which of the following best describes the 'Mandate of Heaven'? A legal system used in ancient China, A belief that heaven granted emperors the right to rule, A philosophical concept from Confucianism, An economic policy in the Han Dynasty

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A belief that heaven granted emperors the right to rule

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5 Key Relationships of Confucianism: Which of the following is NOT one of the five key relationships in Confucianism? Ruler and subject, Father and son, Husband and wife, Friend and enemy

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Friend and enemy

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Chinese Writing: Which statement is true about ancient Chinese writing?

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It was pictographic, with each character representing an idea

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Confucianism stresses the importance of: Individual freedom and natural living, Strict legal control and punishment, Respect for authority and ethical living, Military conquest and expansion

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Respect for authority and ethical living

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Confucius believed that education: Should be restricted to the elite, Was not necessary for a moral life, Should be accessible to all, regardless of social class, Was only important for government officials

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Should be accessible to all, regardless of social class

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Oracle Bones: Oracle bones were used during the Shang Dynasty primarily for:

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Divination and communicating with ancestors

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Yin Yang: What does the Yin Yang symbol primarily represent in Chinese philosophy?

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Balance and harmony of opposite forces