Ancient China Test

The teachings of Laozi are the basis of __________.

• Daoism

• Buddhism

• Confucianism

• Legalism

Which of the following is NOT one of China's natural barriers?

• The Himalayan Mountains

• The Pacific Ocean

• The Zagros Mountains

• The Gobi Desert

What is a dynasty?

• A series of rulers from the same family

• A series of rulers from the same continent

• A series of rulers from the same country

• A series of rulers

What was the Silk Road?

• A road made of silk

• A road where you could find silk

• A network of trade routes

• A road in Ancient China

Ancient China was surrounded by deserts, mountains, and oceans. What impact did these have on the culture?

• They helped to integrate the cultures of other regions.

• They helped China establish trade with other regions.

• They isolated China allowing it to develop independently.

What were the two major rivers of Ancient China? 

• Nile and Amazon
• Yangtze and Yellow
• Amazon and Ganges

• Tigris and Euphrates

Confucianism, Buddhism, Taoism and Legalism teach people about ways of living, which is why they are often seen as_____________ instead of religions

• philosophies

• fables

• legal codes

What were the main 3 religions in ancient China? 

• Confucianism, Islam & Buddhism
• Christianity, Daoism & Confucianism
• Buddhism, Christianity & Daoism
• Confucianism, Buddhism & Daoism

What is Legalism? 

• A simple and natural way of life
• Leaders must be good and wise for their subjects to be good and wise 
• Strong ruler and harsh laws are needed for social order
• The Mandate of heaven will provide the answers for the emperor 

The responsibility children have to respect, obey, and care for their parents is

• respectism

• cultural diffusion
• ideography

• filial piety