Ancient China

What was the Silk Road?

• It was a road made of silk in China

• it was a trade route from China to Europe

• It was an electronic circuit for a computer

• it was a trade route from China to America

What is a belief of the philosophy of Taoism (Daoism)?

• People should respect relationships

• One should strive for balance in life

• People are selfish and must be punished

• Family and relationships are extremely important

Why did Emperor Qin standardize writing, money and measurement?

• To make sure everyone knew he was in charge

• To unite the many peoples and cultures he conquered

• Because he could

• To make life more difficult for his people

What is a belief of the philosophy of Confucianism?

• People should strive for balance in life

• Harsh consequences should punish people

• Elders should set examples for younger people

• The yin/yang is its symbol

What is a belief of the philosophy of Legalism?

• People should respect their elders

• Life is full of opposites, and there is cause and effect

• People are selfish and should be punished severely

• The five relationships are the most important aspect

All of the following were dangers encountered on the Silk Road EXCEPT

• thieves

• seas and oceans

• animals and insects

• deserts

The creator of Confucianism was

• Kong Fuzi

• Lisi

• Hanfeizi

• Laozi

The creator of Legalism was

• Kong Fuzi

• Lisi

• Hanfeizi

• Laozi

The creator of Daoism (Taoism) was

• Kong Fuzi

• Lisi

• Hanfeizi

• Laozi

All of the following were ideas of the Mandate of Heaven EXCEPT

• if an emperor ruled well, his family could rule forever

• God chooses the emperor

• bad things would happen if the emperor ruled poorly

• people could vote out the emperor if he ruled poorly