Ancient China and India Review

The Indus and Huang He Rivers are both closely associated with

• border disputes

• biblical sites

• river valley civilizations

• oil discoveries

One similarity found in both Egyptian and Sumerian civilizations is that each developed a

• monotheistic religion

• ziggurat

• compass

• written language

Which action is most closely associated with polytheism?

• praying in a synagogue

• accepting the Eightfold Path

• worshipping many gods

• reading Chinese

The Silk Road began in China and ended

• at the Mediterranean

• in the Middle East

• in Central Asia

• at the Atlantic Ocean

In what way did the social order of the Han Dynasty differ from the Shang?

• Peasants ranked higher during the Han Dynasty.

• Nobles had a higher ranking during the Shang Dynasty.

• Merchants had a higher rank during the Han Dynasty.

• Scholars had a higher rank during the Shang Dynasty.

Which of the following statements best summarizes the philosophy of Daoism?

• All people should be allowed to earn property.

• All people should follow the rules of society.

• All people should live in harmony with nature.

• All people should live in an ethical manner.

Compare Legalism and Confucianism. In what way were they similar?

• Both philosophies were based on morality and ethics.

• Both philosophies were intended to help society.

• Both philosophies were focused on religious beliefs.

• Both philosophies were based on government laws.

Who was Laozi?

• creator of Legalism

• most famous Daoist teacher

• son of Confucius

• leader of Legalists

Which of the following best explains how Qin rule affected China?

• China had more problems under Qin rule.

• China became unified under Qin rule.

• China had more poverty under Qin rule.

• China became divided under Qin rule.

Which of the following were the Shang the first to develop in China?

• use advanced metal tools.

• develop a writing system.

• hunt with bows and arrows.

• domesticate pigs and sheep.