Ancient China Review

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How did China's natural barriers shape its civilization?

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deserts, mountains, oceans isolated China

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China's civilization developed between which two rivers? Options: Huang He (Yellow River) and Yangtze River, Yin and Yang Rivers, Nile River and Amazon River, Indus River and Ganges River

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Huang He (Yellow River) and Yangtze River

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China's most valuable commodity/good

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silk

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Oracle bones were used by the chinese to do what?

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tell fortunes

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What is the dynastic cycle?

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the pattern of rise and fall of dynasties

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Whose teachings were collected in a book called the Analects?

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Confucius

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The oldest known Chinese writing is found on oracle bones.

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on oracle bones

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What was the concept of the Mandate of Heaven?

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The Mandate of Heaven was the belief that the ruler was chosen by the gods and could rule as long as worthy.

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Which Chinese philosophy focused on living in harmony with nature and the Way?

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Daoism

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A goal common to Confucianism, Daoism, and Buddhism is to

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establish peace and harmony in this life