Ancient China

What is a social class?

• line of rulers in the same family

• people with a similar position in society

• heavenly law giving the king the right to command

The teachings of Laozi are the basis of __________.

• Daoism

• Buddhism

• Confucianism

• Legalism

Which dynasty was the longest lasting?

• Shang

• Zhou

• Qin

• Han

Which dynasty created civil service exams?

• Shang

• Zhou

• Qin

• Han

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

• Shang

• Zhou

• Qin

• Han

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 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

What was the natural border of China that was an ocean?

• Atlantic Ocean
• Pacific Ocean
• Arctic Ocean
• Indian Ocean

What is contribution from the Ancient Chinese?

• wheelbarrow

• fireworks

• gunpowder

• All of them