Crash Course World History: China

What is the Shujing?

• A Chinese dynasty

• A Confucian Classic

• A book about Chinese history

• A period of political chaos

What is the definition of a dynasty?

• A period of political chaos

• A centralized government

• A continuous ruling family

• A corps of bureaucrats

Who was the first female emperor of China?

• Empress Wu

• Empress Dowager Cixi

• Empress Dowager Longyu

• Empress Deng Sui

Which dynasty built the Great Wall of China?

• Han Dynasty

• Ming Dynasty

• Qin Dynasty

• Qing Dynasty

What is the Mandate of Heaven?

• A concept of divine intervention in Chinese history

• A period of political chaos in China

• A philosophical system developed by Confucius

• A book written by Confucius

Who was Confucius?

• A poet and painter

• A military general

• A philosopher and political thinker

• A Chinese emperor

What is the key to bringing about a strong and peaceful state according to Confucius?

• Following the example of sage emperors

• Engaging in orgies

• Engaging in wars

• Burning books

What is the concept of ren in Confucianism?

• Studying history, poetry, and paintings

• Venerating ancestors through rituals

• Understanding and practicing proper behavior

• Treating one's father with respect

What is the concept of li in Confucianism?

• Treating one's father with respect

• Studying history, poetry, and paintings

• Venerating ancestors through rituals

• Understanding and practicing proper behavior

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

• It explains the rise and fall of dynasties based on the behavior of the rulers

• It determines the social hierarchy in Chinese society

• It is a philosophical system developed by Confucius

• It is a book written by ancient Chinese historians