Ancient China Test Review

Why are comparisons made between Confucius and Buddha and Confucius and Jesus?

• To tell you why Confucius became a scholar based on the teachings of the other two men

• To explain why Confucius is more like Buddha than Jesus

• To explain why Confucius is more like Jesus than Buddha

• To help make connections between Confucius and two well-known philosophers and religious leaders

Why is it significant that myths and legends are used to describe Confucius’s life?

• To tell you that Confucius’s mother was good with animals

• It makes him seem more human and down to earth

• To tell the reader about the ways dragons protected noble families during Confucius’s lifetime.

• Legends give him a mystical quality that make him more important than an average person

What is legalism?

• A type of government

• A type of religion

• A social class

• An achievement of Ancient China

"Confucius's father passed away at age 73, when Confucius was only three years old. Without a father, Confucius was sent to work each day after school to help provide for his family.” Based on this information, you can infer:

• Confucius was an important contributor for the family at an early age

• Confucius began working when he was three years old

• Confucius was the only person who provided for his mother

• Confucius’s father was too old to have children

How was Confucius was similar to Jesus?

• Dragons watched over Confucius’s mother as she gave birth to him.

• Confucius grew up with a noble title.

• Confucius’s father passed away when he was only three years old.

• Confucius grew up in poverty.

What body of water borders China to the east?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

What natural barrier is to the southwest of China?

• Pacific Ocean

• Gobi Desert

• Himalayas

• East China Sea

What river is in the northern part of China?

• Yangtze River

• East River

• Huang He River

• Gobi River

What river is in the southern part of China?

• Yangtze River

• Huang He River

• West River

• Tibetan River

Where is the Tibetan Plateau located?

• Northwest China

• Southeast China

• Southwest China

• Northwest China