Ancient China

What benefit did standardized currency (money) bring to China?

• It made it easier to trade anywhere in the empire.

• It reduced the economic power of the warlords.

• It increased wealth for all citizens.

• It allowed the government to collect taxes.

What geographic barrier is north of China?

• Plateau of Tibet

• Sierra Mountains

• Sahara Desert

• Gobi Desert

Why did the ancient Chinese make loud noises at festivals and during holiday celebrations?

• To show loyalty to the emperor.

• To celebrate their blessings.

• To chase away evil spirits.

• To awaken the spirits of their ancestors.

What would a ruler have to do to stay in power, according to the Mandate of Heaven?

• Win loyalty of warlords.

• Rule justly and virtuously.

• Impose strict laws to prevent chaos.

• Follow the Dao.

What does Daoism and Confucianism have in common?

• Order and Stability

• Yin and Yang

• Learning

• Gods

What impact did the Silk Road have on China?

• In enable the Han to expand Chinese territory.

• It allowed the Chinese to learn the process of making silk.

• It brought new ideas such as Buddhism into China.

• It made travel easier between northern and southern China.

Followers of Daoism believe that the Dao is

• proper relationships between people.

• a form of ancestor worship.

• a pathway to a just and stable government.

• the natural way of the universe.

Which is an important relationship in Confucianism.

• teacher and student

• father and son

• ancestors and the living

• parents and grandparents

Filial piety is a major feature of which system of thought influential in China?

• Confucianism

• Daoism

• Legalism

• Buddhism

In the social order of ancient China, merchants were...

• highly respected for production of basic goods.

• high respected for their wealth.

• Little respected for low social status.

• Little respected because they do not produce goods.