CCWH Episode #7 - 2,000 Years of Chinese History! The Mandate of

How long did the Chinese state, in its modern form, last?

• 150 BCE to 1911 CE.

• 150 BCE to 2027 CE.

• 1911 CE to the present day.

• 2027 CE to the present day.

What is the purpose of dividing Chinese history into dynasties?

• To highlight the contributions of emperors.

• To emphasize the role of continuous ruling families.

• To explain the rise and fall of different periods.

• To provide a framework for historical analysis.

Which of the following statements about Chinese dynasties is NOT true?

• All dynasties were ruled by kings or emperors.

• Empress dowagers and Empress Wu held significant power.

• Dynasties ended when they ran out of male heirs.

• The Ming dynasty built the Great Wall of China.

What is the Mandate of Heaven?

• A concept created by the Zhou Dynasty to overthrow the Shang.

• A divine intervention that determines the ruler's legitimacy.

• A moral code that guides the behavior of Chinese emperors.

• A historical record of the Xia Dynasty's orgies.

How did the Zhou Dynasty justify their claim to the Mandate of Heaven?

• By ascribing the concept to the Xia Dynasty.

• By demonstrating proper moral behavior.

• By overthrowing the Shang Dynasty.

• By inventing the concept of "Heaven."

What is the significance of the Mandate of Heaven in Chinese history?

• It explains the rise and fall of dynasties.

• It reinforces Confucian moral values.

• It provides a tidy explanation for political history.

• All of the above.

What was the accomplishment of the Qin dynasty?

• They developed a reputation for brutality.

• They re-unified China under a single emperor.

• They cracked a lot of eggs to make an omelette.

• They exaggerated the brutality of the Han dynasty.

According to the video, why did historians focus on the actions of the eunuchs during the fall of the Qin dynasty?

• The eunuchs turned the emperors into literal puppets.

• The eunuchs were responsible for the downfall of the Qin dynasty.

• The eunuchs tricked the emperors into committing suicide.

• The eunuchs were known for their murderous behavior.

What was Emperor Wen's approach to ruling?

• He ruled according to Confucian principles.

• He burned books and punished critics of the government.

• He ruled extravagantly and avoided personal behavior.

• He followed the example of the Qin emperors.

Who was Confucius and what was his contribution to Chinese society?

• He was a powerful king who embraced Confucianism.

• He developed a philosophical and political system that became the basis for Chinese government.

• He argued for morally upright behavior based on hierarchical relationships.

• He was a minor official who lived during the Warring States period.