Ancient China

Which of these rivers is NOT located in China?

• Euphrates River

• Yellow River

• Yangzi River

• Xijiang River

Line of rulers from the same family is a

• cultural diffusion

• dynasty

Chinese philosophy developed by Hanfeizi; taught that humans are naturally evil and therefore need to be ruled by harsh laws

• Confucianism
• Daoism
• Legalism
• Mandate of Heaven

A philosophy based on respect for elders and authority. 

• Daoism
• Legalism
• Confucianism
• Qin

What were oracle bones used for?

• Cooking
• Telling stories
• Building the Great Wall of China
• Asking for advice from the gods

Chinese philosophy based on the teachings of Laozi; taught that people should turn to nature and give up their worldly concerns

• Daoism
• Legalism
• Confucianism
• Zhou

This belief stressed that people were bad by nature, and needed to be controlled and punished.

• Confucianism
• Daoism
• Legalism

A system of beliefs based on the teachings of Confucius

• Buddhism
• Legalism
• Daoism
• Confucianism

Why did Qin Shi huangdi build the Great Wall of China?

• For shelter

• For protection from invaders from the north

• For decoration

• For fun

Which one of these achievements was Shi Huangdi responsible for?

• Standardized writing, measurement and currency
• Built the Great Pyramids
• Founded Islam
• Founded Christianity