Checkpoint 14 Growth and Achievements of Ancient China

Qin Shi Huangdi established the _____________ Dynasty.

• Shi

• Qin

• Zhou

What teachings did The Analects contain?

• the teachings of the Qin Dynasty

• the teachings of the Zhou Dynasty

• the teachings of Confucianism

• the teachings of Legalism

Which statement accurately describes the Silk Road?

• The Silk Road was a trail that connected China to India over the mountains.

• The Silk Road was a wall that extended around the boarder of China.

• The Silk Road was a series of trade routes between China nad western civilizations.

• The Silk Road was a name for the ancient silk--making process.

ow did geography affect the development of Ancient China?

• Ancient China was connected to other early civilizations by rivers, plateaus, and plains.

• Ancient China was isolated from other early civilizations by rivers, plateaus, and plains.

• Ancient China was connected to other early civilizations by mountain ranges, desserts, and a vast ocean.

• Ancient China was isolated from other early civilizations by mountain ranges, desserts, and a vast ocean.

How did Confucius want to address the political and cultural problems that were prevalent in China during his lifetime?

• He developed a philosophy that emphasized order, kinship, and hierarchy.

• He developed a philosophy that emphasized cultural diffusion and openness.

• He developed a philosophy that emphasized a selfish and evil human nature.

• He developed a philosophy that emphasized the absolute power of the ruler.

How did the mandate of heaven make governing the large land of Ancient China easier?

• It discouraged people from accepting feuddalism because the gods wanted everyone to be equal.

• It discourage people from overthrowing a ruler because the gods would be against a new ruler.

• It encouraged people to accept the ruler because the ruler was chosen by the gods.

• it encouraged people to accept Chinese culture because the gods thought it was the best culture.

How did Shi Huangdi enforce his control over a widespread territory in China?

• He used philosophy of Legalism which gave absolute power to the king and encouraged strict laws and harsh punishments.

• He used the philosophy of Legalism which required a ruler to be fair and care for all people as if they were his family.

• He used the philosophy of Confucianism which focused on order in relationships and respect and honor for superiors.

The Qin Dynasty was significant because it was the first_____________ in the Chinese history and it ___________ ancient China.

• republic

• monarchy

• empire

• united

• corrupted

Which items were valuable foreign trade goods for China during the Han Dynasty?

• silk, spices, and copper coins

• silk, spices, and porcelain

• copper coins, porcelain, and jewlery

How did the Chinese during the Han Dynasty improve navigation?

• They built The Great Wall.

• They built the Silk Road.

• They followed the teachings of Confucius.

• They invented the magnetic compass.