Ancient China Review

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How did the Silk Road influence the movement of goods from China to far-off lands?

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The Silk Road was a series of trade routes that connected China with other parts of Asia, as well as the Middle East, North Africa, and Europe.

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How did Qin Shi Huangdi transform society?

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Qin Shi Huangdi unified China with the same set of laws, a new money system, and a standardized written language.

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How did terrace farming change farming for people in mountainous terrain?

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Farmers used terrace farming to create farmable land in rough terrain.

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How did geography affect the development of Chinese civilization?

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The growth of Chinese civilization depended on the Yellow River, but the Yellow River also brought suffering to Chinese people.

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How did trade develop between Central Asia and China?

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Emperor Wudi wanted strong horses for his army and Central Asia wanted silk.

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How was quality of life impacted for those who traded goods on the Silk Road?

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While people traded goods, religious beliefs, culture, philosophy, and science were also spread through cultural diffusion as people encountered one another.

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What were Lao-Tzu’s views on government?

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Lao-Tzu advocated for limited government involvement in people’s everyday lives.

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Which best summarizes the idea that shaped political thought during the Zhou dynasty? Options: The mandate of heaven gave Zhou kings the right to rule; however, their power could be challenged. The mandate of heaven gave Zhou kings the right to rule, and their power could not be challenged. Zhou rulers and European kings believed in the same supreme being and their power came from divine right. European kings were not supported by God and could be easily replaced.

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The mandate of heaven gave Zhou kings the right to rule; however, their power could be challenged.

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According to the passage, how do burial customs reflect the values of China under Qin Shi Huangdi?

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Chinese people believed they needed to prepare for the afterlife.

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Which best summarizes the social structure in the Confucian system?

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The social classes were arranged into four classes. They did not indicate a person's wealth and power.