Ancient and Classical China

Which of the following was NOT a religion/philosophy used in Classical Era China? 

• Confucianism
• Daoism
• Legalism
• Islam

Families of kings called ________________, ruled over China during the classical period in China.

• Daimyos
• Dynasties
• Ming
• Legalists

This period in Chinese history had regional rulers forming independent armies which reduced emperors to little more than figureheads....What period is being described above? 

• Qin Empire
• Era of Warring States
• Shang Empire
• Zhou Dynasty

This emperor was known for his tendency toward Legalism; he was also known for beginning the Great Wall of China. Who was he? 

• Qin Shi Huangdhi
• Wu Ti
• Kung Fuzi
• Emperor Mencius

One major factor in China's development of the first elaborate classical society was

• A reduction in China's population
• A stable political relationship
• A sharp increase in food production
• The ability to remain isolated and avoid outside invasion

What is another name for the Huang He River?

• River of Happiness
• Yellow River
• Yangtze River
• River of Harmony

Which geographical feature separates India from China?

• Indian Ocean
• Himalaya Mountains
• Gobi Desert
• Huang He River

Which of the following is a belief within Taoism?

• Following a code of politeness
• Respecting Elders
• Worshiping Ancestors
• Achieving harmony with nature

Which of the following best describes the idea of the Mandate of Heaven?

• The right of the Han Dynasty to rule
• The laws that allowed religious acceptance
• The time when Confucianism was big
• The ruling of a dynasty with blessings by the gods

What was the purpose of the Great Wall?

• to establish boundaries for the Chinese
• To create a trade route
• To provide protection from invaders
• To build a temple for the Chinese