W. History Asia Test 2

The Silk Road ran from Changan, China to where?

• Antioch

• Damascus

• Rome

• Athens

• Cairo

On average, how long did a round trip take to travel the Silk Road?

• 6 months

• 1 year

• 2 years

• 4 years

What are some examples of what items were transported for sale on the Silk Road besides silk?

• Cotton, Flax, Hemp

• Iron, Copper, Nickel ores

• Books of Legends and Encyclopedias

• Ivory, Gems, Spices, Porcelain

What did the Romans call China?

• Silky McSilks

• Silky Milk

• Serica

• Kemutt

A ruling family in China is called a what?

• Dynasty

• Monarchy

• Family Maximas

• Shang Fei

What did the Mandate of Heaven imply that was so different from Egypt, Rome, or Greece?

• The King was a full god.

• The king was not a god.

• The people were all descended from the gods.

• No gods exist at all.

In China, if the emperor or ruler did a bad job, did the people have a right to rebel?

• Yes!

• No!

• Both!

• None!

Confucius' main teachings included what two aspects?

• Power, Respect

• Duty, Humanity

• Hugs, Kisses

• Peace, Environmentalism

What was the main idea behind Confucianism?

• Improve the world.

• Crush your enemies

• All people are evil and need harsh laws.

• Everything needs to be in balance.

What was the main idea behind Legalism?

• Improve the world.

• Crush your enemies

• All people are evil and need harsh laws.

• Everything needs to be in balance.