Ancient China Vocab Quiz

The fine, windblown soil that is fertile and makes up the Yellow River Valley is known as:

• Floss

• Loess

• Clay

• Sand

A group of related families claiming a common ancestor and forming a basic social and economic unit is called a:

• Clan

• Monopoly

• Filial Piety

• Government

The earliest known Chinese dynasty, known for its use of oracle bones and early Chinese writing, is the:

• Han Dynasty

• Zhou Dynasty

• Shang Dynasty

• Qin Dynasty

The philosophy that emphasized the importance of family and social harmony and greatly influenced Chinese culture is known as:

• Confucianism

• Buddhism

• Daoism

• Legalism

The Chinese philosophy that focuses on living in harmony with the 'Way,' is known as:

• Confucianism

• Legalism

• Daoism

• Buddhism

The belief in a strong, authoritarian government, strict laws, and harsh punishments, associated with Legalism, was prevalent during the:

• Qin Dynasty

• Han Dynasty

• Shang Dynasty

• Zhou Dynasty

The Chinese concept that explains the rise and fall of dynasties in cycles is known as the:

• Governmental Cycle

• Dynastic Cycle

• Cycle of Heaven

• Lifecycle

The system where nobles, or lords, are granted the use of lands that legally belong to the king in exchange for loyalty and military service is called:

• Feudalism

• Oligarchy

• Confucianism

• Authoritarianism

The practice of inserting fine needles through the skin at specific points to cure disease or relieve pain is known as:

• Filial Piety

• Acupuncture

• Calligraphy

• Flossing

Suceeding the Shang Dynasty, which ancient Chinese dynasty introduced the concept of the 'Mandate of Heaven,' asserting that the ruler's authority was justified only as long as they governed in the best interest of the people and heaven granted them the right to rule?

• Han Dynasty

• Zhou Dynasty

• Qin Dynasty

• Shang Dynasty