China & Silk Road Unit Review (19-24)

In ancient times, why did more people settle in Inner China than in Outer China?

• because Inner China had less flooding

• because Inner China had fertile land

• because Outer China had to many animals

• because Outer China had too much rain

What made the Taklamakan Desert one of the most dangerest deserts in the world?

• bandits and nomadic tribes

• wild animals near the rivers

• sandstorms and shifting dunes

• flash floods after thunderstorms

How did scholars learn that the Shang dynasty was real and not just a myth?

• They read old books.

• They found artifacts.

• They learned the language.

• They asked Chinese elders.

Shang weapons were especially strong because skilled artisans made these objects from...

• iron.

• stone.

• bones.

• bronze.

The modern Chinese word for “merchant” is shang ren, which means “Shang man.” What does this suggest about Shang culture?

• The Shang traded a great deal.

• Most Shang could read and write.

• Most Shang bartered for their goods.

• The Shang used cowrie shells as money.

What is the emphasis of Daoism?

• living in harmony with "the way"
• forging a path for oneself
• living in strict discipline

Which Confucian group believed everyone should have proper behavior?

• Father over Son
• Ruler over Ruled
• all three
• Older Brother over Younger Brother

A time of wars and conflict where millions of people died (45-221 BC)

• Warring States
• Standardize
• Chaos

to set rules to make things more similar

• standardize
• censor
• envoy
• code

Which of these is NOT a part of Legalism?

• strong leader
• strong legal system
• harsh laws
• treat others with respect