Ancient China Lecture

Multiple Select

Select all that apply: What two rivers did Ancient China begin around?

• Yellow River

• Yangtze River

• Nile River

• Euphrates River

• Amazon River

Multiple Choice

True or False: According to your notes, China was protected and isolated from outsiders by deserts and the Himalayan Mountains.

• False
• True

Fill in the Blanks

Similarly to other civilizations, cities in China had ____ _____ for protection.

Multiple Choice

Why did the Chinese people view peasants in a more positive light, compared to their peers?

• They produced food

• They owned businesses

• They were viewed as artisans

• None of these

Poll

In your opinion, do you agree, disagree with the Chinese take on the significance of peasants in society?

• Agree

• Disagree

Multiple Choice

Under the "Mandate of Heaven" families would continue to rule China, in dynasties, so long as who approved?

• The Gods

• The People

• The Wealthy

• The Constitution

Multiple Choice

According to your notes, Confucianism focused on filial piety, which is?

• Respect for your elders

• Respect for each other

• Respect for the wealthy

• Respect for government officials

Multiple Choice

True or False: According to your notes, Confucius taught social order through four key relationships: These were, Ruler and Subject, Father and Son, Husband and wife and Brother to Brother.

• False

• True

Poll

In your opinion, of the five key relationships found under Confucius, which do you feel is the most significant?

• Ruler to Subject

• Father to Son

• Husband to Wife

• Brother to Brother

• Friend to Friend

Open Ended

Based on how you answered the previous question, why do you feel this way? Hint: They are listed here, in case you forgot: Ruler to Subject, Father to Son, Husband to Wife, Brother to Brother and Friend to Friend?

Drag and Drop

According to your notes, the Chinese believed in ​

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, that the spirits of family ancestors should be​

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and consulted.

Drag these tiles and drop them in the correct blank above

ancestor worship

honored

worshiping ghosts

spirit communication

laughed at

despised

Friendly reminder...

• As you are nearing the end of the presentation, be sure to do the following after you jot down the final slide:

  • Make sure your name is on your paper.

  • DO NOT PUT IT AWAY!!!

    • Leave it on the table to be collected towards the end of class.

  • Find something else to do once finished.