Ancient China Review

Which of the following best describes the Mandate of Heaven?

• The belief that God ruled over each dynasty

• The belief that God gave the rulers permission to rule

• The belief that rulers had to return to heaven, to ask for advice, before making important decisions.

• The belief that the people were in control of their own dynasty

Which dynasty is famous for inventing paper?

• Han

• Shang

• Qin

• Zhou

All three of China's philosophies had one goal. What was it?

• To make people believe in their religion

• To find a way to have a peaceful society

• To make people friendly to each other

• To have people enjoy life

The philosophy that stresses strict rules with harsh punishments is known as:

• Confucianism

• Legalism

• Daoism

• Buddhism

The philosophy that encourages people to "take life as it comes." It also stresses that when times are bad you should smile, because eventually there will be good times.

• Confucianism

• Legalism

• Daoism

• Buddhism

This philosophy states that all people should respect their elders, and honor the relationships they have.

• Confucianism

• Legalism

• Daoism

• Buddhism

Which dynasty is famous for its ceramics and pottery?

• Han

• Shang

• Qin

• Zhou

Which dynasty was greatly inspired by Confucianism?

• Han

• Shang

• Qin

• Zhou

Which dynasty followed strict Legalist rules and punishments?

• Han

• Shang

• Qin

• Zhou

Which dynasty invented the idea of the Mandate of Heaven?

• Han

• Shang

• Qin

• Zhou