Ancient China notes check 1

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

• to serve as a ceremonial meal

• to make music for his family

• to send messages to the nobles

• to ask for advice from ancestors

What geographic barrier is north of China?

• Plateau of Tibet

• Sierra Mountains

• Sahara Desert

• Gobi Desert

What would a ruler have to do to stay in power, according to the Mandate of Heaven?

• Win loyalty of warlords.

• Rule justly and virtuously.

• Impose strict laws to prevent chaos.

• Follow the Dao.

How was Chinese civilization affected by mountains and deserts?

• They became wealthy.
• They were isolated from other civilizations.
• They made it easier to travel.
• They made China easy to be attacked.

Line of rulers from the same family

• Legalism

• long Chinese line

• filial piety

• dynasty

On which continent is China located? 

• Africa
• Asia
• Europe
• Australia 

What is a NATURAL BARRIER?

• A Man made wall that separates people

• A wall or a door that separates you from others

• a desert, mountain, or ocean that separates pieces of land

• None of the above

What was the purpose of the Great Wall of China

• To look really cool.

• To protect their civilization from invasions

• To make others notice how great they are.

• None of the above

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

• to serve as a ceremonial meal
• to make music for his family
• to send messages to the nobles
• to ask for advice from ancestors

The right of a Chinese Dynasty to rule with the blessings of the Gods is called...?

• The Mandate of Heaven
• The Dynastic Cycle
• The Heavenly Commandments
• The Oracle Bones