Ancient China

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What are the alternate names for the Chang Jiang River and the Huang He River in China?

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Yangtze River and Yellow River

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Why is the Huang He River, despite being an important water source for the ancient Chinese, sometimes called China’s Sorrow?

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The river was known for terribly destructive floods that killed many people throughout history.

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Which of the following statements best explains how the geography of China affected civilizations? Natural barriers made it easier for the Chinese government to maintain control over its massive territory. Monsoons refilled the water supply in China’s major rivers each year and allowed the people to grow many crops. The Great Wall of China included roads at the top of the structure that connected all of the major cities in the civilization. Travel and communication were difficult between the regions of China and it was isolated from other civilizations.

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Travel and communication were difficult between the regions of China and it was isolated from other civilizations.

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True or False: Dragons were feared in China since they were aggressive creatures and often brought life-threatening fires in Chinese legends.

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false

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True or False: Shangdi was a supreme god in early Chinese history who was believed to control success or failure in war, the harvest, the weather, and the overall well-being of China.

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true

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Why were oracle bones popular among early rulers in ancient China?

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Oracle bones were used for guidance in making political and personal decisions.

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Which thinker believed that building strong relationships in the family and observing filial piety were necessary for an ethical and orderly society?

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Confucius

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What world religion was introduced to China from India through trade routes during ancient history?

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Buddhism

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Why did Qin Shi Huangdi order his people to build the Great Wall of China?

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The Great Wall would defend China against invasion from the Xiongnu.

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What material did the Shang Dynasty most commonly use to record their questions and answers from communications with their ancestors?

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bones