China Review

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China's Grand Canal was mainly created for transportation of military troops and supplies. True or False?

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False

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The Great Wall of China is a POLITICAL accomplishment created for:

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defense against invaders

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The Confucian concept of "ren" refers to:

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being selfless and having concern for others.

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The Confucian concept of "li" refers to:

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"Li" is described as decorum or proper behavior.

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Confucianism teaches that:

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Everyone had a role in society and should behave properly.

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The purpose of the civil service exams was to

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ensure that only the most qualified candidates received government jobs.

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Confucianism: Scholar-officials were responsible for all of the following except: Running government offices, Maintaining public works (roads, irrigation, etc.), Updating officials records, Collecting taxes, Passing new laws

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Passing new laws

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Why did Buddhism's popularity in China grow during the Period of Disunion?

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Buddhist teachings offered an escape to suffering which appealed to people during troubled times.

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After the Period of Disunion, how did Buddhism change China?

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Buddhism became important and influenced many areas of Chinese culture, including art, literature, and architecture.

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Why did the popularity of Buddhism eventually decline in China?

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Buddhism declined because a Tang emperor sought to destroy the religion.