Growth and Achievements of Ancient China

How was Buddhism introduced into ancient China?

• through Legalism

• through trade

• through military conquest

• through Confucianism

How did the record-keeping process improve during the Han Dynasty?

• During the Han Dynasty, the Chinese invented papyrus and hieroglyphics for writing.

• During the Han Dynasty, the Chinese invented a special silk paper that lasted longer.

• During the Han Dynasty, the Chinese invented cuneiform writing on a clay tablet.

• During the Han Dynasty, the Chinese invented a paper-making process and woodblock printing.

Why did a period of cultural diffusion occur during the Han Dynasty? (Choose 2.)

• The Han encouraged trade with other civilizations to build wealth from the desire for Chinese goods.

• The Han conquered lands beyond China's natural borders.

• The Han encouraged China's isolation because they wanted to protect its culture.

• The Han created many new goods that the Chinese used across the land.

How did Han Dynasty leaders react to the philosophy of Confucianism?

• They implemented the philosophy of Confucianism, and this implementation led to political and economic problems.

• They rejected the philosophy of Confucianism, and this rejection led to political and economic success.

• They implemented the philosophy of Confucianism, and this implementation led to political and economic success.

• They rejected the philosophy of Confucianism, and this rejection led to political and economic problems.

How did the Chinese during the Han Dynasty improve navigation?

• They followed the teachings of Confucius.

• They invented a magnetic compass.

• They built the Great Wall.

• They built the Silk Road.

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

• polyester, Pokeman, Pikachu, and playing cards

• copper coins, porcelain, and jewelry

• silk, spices, and copper coins

• silk, spices, and porcelain

Which dynasty had the first empire in Chinese history?

• Xia

• Qin

• Shang

• Tang

The Qin dynasty was significant because it was the first empire in Chinese history and it ________ ancient China.

• united

• corrupted

• divided

• monarchy

How did geography affect the development of ancient China?

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

• 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, deserts, and a vast ocean.

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

• He used the philosophy of Confucianism which discouraged trust in the people who served in the government.

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

• He used the 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.