Ancient China

Which of the following is another name for the Huang He River:

• Yellow River

• Long River

• Yangtze River

• Brown River

The most populated region throughout China’s history is:

• Tibetan Plateau

• Gobi Desert

• Northeastern Plain

• North China Plain

All three of China’s philosophy had one goal – what was it?

• To make people believe in their religion

• To find a way to have a peaceful society

• To make people friendly to each other

• To have people respect their elders

The philosophy that stresses strict rules with harsh punishment is known as:

• Confucianism

• Legalism

• Daoism

• Buddhism

The philosophy that encourages people to “take life as it comes.” It also stresses that when times are bad – smile – because eventually there will be good times.

• Legalism

• Confucianism

• Buddhism

• Daoism

This philosophy states that all people should respect their elders, and honor the relationships they are in. They also stress that it is the elders duty to teach the young how to act honorably.

• Confucianism

• Legalism

• Daoism

• Buddhism

Which of the following best describes the Mandate of Heaven?

• The belief that God ruled over each dynasty

• The belief that rulers had to return to heaven (to ask for advice) before making important decisions

• The belief that gods gave the rulers permission to rule and rulers had to keep favor with he gods

• The belief that the people were in control of their own dynasty

Which dynasty is famous for inventing paper?

• Han

• Shang

• Qin

• Zhou

Which dynasty is famous for its ceramics and pottery?

• Han

• Shang

• Qin

• Zhou

Which dynasty invented the idea of the Mandate of Heaven?

• Han

• Shang

• Qin

• Zhou