China Review Flashcard

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Of all the countries in the world, China has the

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most people.

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What made the Taklimakan Desert one of the most dangerous deserts in the world?

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sandstorms and shifting dunes

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Later in Chinese history, which of these geographical features made governing China as a unified state most difficult?
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its large size,
its long rivers,
its broad plains,
its different crops

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its large size

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In which area of China, as shown on the map, did the Shang dynasty rule?

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area 2

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Shang weapons were especially strong because skilled artisans made these objects from

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bronze.

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In the later years of the Zhou dynasty, what condition in China led to new philosophies?

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disorder

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Which of these would Confucius have valued most highly?
riches,
respect,
freedom,
creativity

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respect

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Daoism taught that people could gain happiness by

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living in harmony with nature.

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Qin Shi Huangdi, the first emperor of China, began life as

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a prince of one Chinese state.

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What was the purpose of building the Great Wall?

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to keep invaders out