Ancient China

The teachings of Laozi are the basis of __________.

• Daoism

• Buddhism

• Confucianism

• Legalism

Which dynasty built the first Great Wall to keep out invaders?

• Shang

• Zhou

• Qin

• Han

• Xia

Which dynasty was the 1st but many say is just a myth?

• Shang

• Zhou

• Qin

• Han

• Xia

Emperor Qin Shihuangdi...

• was a harsh legalistic leader who wanted to live forever.

• loved books and libraries.

• was a creative, imaginative ruler who changed China's government.

Which Chinese philosopher (thinker who seeks wisdom and questions about life) said people should put the needs of the family and community first?

• Hanfeizi

• Laozi (Lao Tzu)

• Confucius

Which Chinese philosopher (thinker who seeks wisdom and questions about life) said people should look to nature for examples of how to live, to protect nature and people? The Yin and Yang symbol represents how opposites are needed like winter and summer.

• Hanfeizi

• Laozi (Lao Tzu)

• Confucius

Which Chinese philosopher (thinker who seeks wisdom and questions about life) said people should look to nature for examples of how to live, to protect nature and people? The Yin and Yang symbol represents how opposites are needed like winter and summer.

• Hanfeizi

• Laozi (Lao Tzu)

• Confucius

Which Chinese philosopher (thinker who seeks wisdom and questions about life) said society needs a system of harsh laws and strict punishments because people are selfish and evil unless controlled by the government?

• Hanfeizi

• Laozi (Lao Tzu)

• Confucius

On which continent is China located? 

• Africa
• Asia
• Europe
• Australia 

Early civilizations like Mesopotamia, Egypt, India and China have one thing in common.....

• each civilization flourished despite harsh desert conditions
• we know little about them due to catastrophic natural disasters
• they were founded along rivers and fertile valleys
• their coastal locations allowed them to trade with the Roman Empire