Benchmark #2 Flashcardizz

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What is the capital of modern-day China?

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Beijing

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The belief that someone had the right to rule, as long as they treated people kindly, justly, and served the interests of the people.

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Mandate of Heaven

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Where did China's first civilization develop? Options: The Yangtze River, In the Plateau of Tibet, The Huang He/Yellow River Valley near the North China Plain, Near Hong Kong

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The Huang He/Yellow River Valley near the North China Plain

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What was the time period called towards the end of the Zhou Dynasty that was marked with brutal and destructive battles resulting in millions of people dying?

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Warring States Period

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What is Loess?

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A fine, yellowish silt from the Gobi Desert left behind after flooding.

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The Chinese became experts at working with this metal and it is regarded as the most valued to the ancient Chinese.

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Bronze

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What is an oracle bone?

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What the Shang rulers used to help them try to predict the future.

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When the Zhou kings gave land to lords in exchange for loyalty and soldiers, this was known as what type of government?

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Feudalism

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What is philosophy?

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A set of beliefs about the world and how to live.

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When one person or group controls all aspects of the production of goods and/or services.

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Monopoly