Ancient China Test Review

How did people travel on the Silk Road?

• Sailing down the Chiang Jiang

• Traveling on Horseback down the Huang He

• On foot alone

• On Camels in Caravans

What is a Bureaucracy?

• A Peaceful Society

• A large complex organization that has set rules and conditions.

• A special military unit

• An expanded empire

Who is the main teacher of Legalism

• Hanfeizi

• Confucius

• Laozi

1. What is the system in which the kings own all the land and distribute large pieces to their loyal supporters called lords in exchange for the lords sending soldiers to fight enemies who threatened their king? 

• 1. Confucianism

• 1. Mandate of Heaven

• Feudalism

• Bureaucracy

What is the main idea / teaching of LDaoism

• Duty and placing the needs of your family and community above your own

• Humans are naturally evil, strict laws and harsh punishments force people to complete their duties

• Free yourself from worldly desires and live simply. Let nature and spiritual force guide you.

1. For what purpose would a Shang leader most likely use an oracle bone made from a turtle shell for?

• 1. To serve a ceremonial meal

• 1. To ask advice from his ancestors

• 1. To make music for his family

• 1. To send messages to the nobles

Who created Daoism

• Mr. Dao

• Laozi

• Hanfeizi

Why do the Chinese call the Huang He “China’s Sorrow”?

• Because its polluted

• Because it is yellow in color

• Because its dried up

• Because of its unpredictable floods

The Mandate of Heaven meant that __________.

• Chinese kings were given the right to rule by the gods

• Following the Dao was the best way to govern

• Chinas army was destined to succeed in battle

• Everyone worked together

What is the main idea / teaching of Confucianism

• Duty and placing the needs of your family and community above your own

• Humans are naturally evil, strict laws and harsh punishments force people to complete their duties

• Free yourself from worldly desires and live simply. Let nature and spiritual force guide you.