Ancient China

What was the Mandate of Heaven?

• A period in which a new emperor will take control over the government due to a period of rebellion or loss

• A period in which China was prosperous and emperors strengthened their power

• A period in China in which everyone practices Buddhism

• A period in China in which the entire country stops eating meat

Which problem contributed most to the construction of the Great Wall during the Qin dynasty?

• Civil War

• Foreign Invasion

• Trade Competition

• High Unemployment

What was the main difference between the Qin dynasty and the Zhou dynasty?

• The Qin dynasty made alliances with other Asian nations while the Zhou dynasty remained isolated

• The Qin dynasty created a power sharing arrangement that allowed it to last much longer than the Zhou dynasty

• The Qin dynasty relied on a centralized system of control while the Zhou dynasty relied on a decentralized system

• The Qin dynasty set up a professional bureaucracy while the Zhou dynasty relied on hereditary succession

Which factor contributed most to the limited size of the Chinese empire?

• natural barriers

• interior weapons

• slow population growth

• lack of natural resources

Why did the ideals of Confucianism appeal to Han rulers?

• They wanted to eliminate superstition in order to modernize Chinese society

• They hoped to advance scientific progress in order to promote rapid economic growth

• They wanted to promote artistic and intellectual achievement among the Chinese people

• They hoped to create a well-run system of rule over a large territory and diverse population

Which statement best explains how the ancient Chinese civilization was similar to other early human civilizations?

• Chinese civilizations united a diverse set of populations

• Chinese civilization first developed in a fertile river valley

• Chinese civilization was originally centered around trading posts

• Chinese civilization was brought by nomadic peoples from the Middle East

How did the development of the Silk Road benefit the Chinese economy?

• It decreased the cost of exporting goods

• It opened new markets for Chinese producers

• It enabled Chinese workers to migrate to job locations

• It created access to an abundant supply of raw materials

Qin Shi Huangdi, the first emperor of China is widely known for stopping the invading Barbarians of the North by building which historical monument?

• The Pottala Palace

• The Great Wall

• The Terracota Army

• The forbidden city

What is the main concept of the Confucian idea of filial piety?

• Legalist principles should be practiced

• Individuals should understnad their duties and responsiblities

• Siblings should earn respect from each other

• Society should respect the environment

Foreign invasion

Earthquake

Droughts

If these events occurred, what conclusion can be made about the royal ruler and his family?

• Gods would bless the ruler to help gain control of the land

• The people would overthrow the ruler in favor of someone new

• Religious leaders became important advisors to the leader

• The right to rule was revoked by the gods