Ancient China

Which of the following statements describes a similarity between the four River Valley Civilizations?

• All four civilizations used pyramids.

• All four civilizations developed a system of writing.

• All four civilizations practiced a monotheistic religion.

• All four civilizations experienced unpredictable, dangerous floods.

How was using the Mandate of Heaven as a basis for political power dangerous to Zhou rulers?

• It required a new ruler to be selected by citizens every 10 years, which meant a new

  dynasty could emerge.

• Zhou rulers easily could be blamed for events beyond their control, such as famine or

  flooding, and were replaced.

• The people of China did not believe in the mandate, so it was a weak claim that led to civil

  war when farmers revolted.

• It replaced a system based on merit with a system based on heredity, which meant that

  the Zhou would not continue to rule.

Based on the quote, which statement best summarizes Confucius's worldview?

• World peace begins with the individual person.

• The home is the most important part of Chinese life.

• Order and harmony can be achieved through discipline.

• A strong leader does not have to fight with other nations.

The reforms below were made to civil service exams. Which emperor made the reforms discussed above?

• Ashoka

• Han Wudi

• Empress Wu

• Qin Shihuangdi

Based on the map, why might a trader traveling from Persia to the Gobi prefer taking the Silk Road to other land routes?

• The Silk Road was less dangerous.

• Other land routes avoided the Himalayas.

• The climate along the Silk Road was mild.

• The Silk Road was a shorter route, more direct route.

What geographic feature allowed the ancient Chinese to grow the millet grain?

• the Gobi Desert in the northwest

• the flooding of the Huang He River

• the location close to the Pacific Ocean

• the natural boundary created by the Himalayan Mountains

What Chinese concept is the child in the comic failing to demonstrate?

• the Dao

• filial piety

• civil service

• medical advancements

According to the passage, how did Ashoka help Buddhism spread to China?

• by sending Buddhist missionaries to preach the Dharma.

• by printing booklets that were passed out to everyone.

• by instructing Dharma ministers to build roads and hospitals throughout the kingdom.

• by creating armies to conquer neighboring countries and forced them to accept Buddhism.

What caused Ashoka and the citizens of China to turn to Buddhism?

Ashoka was an unusual king. Like many rulers, Ashoka began his rule with fierce rulers.

Eventually, he came to hate killing. After one battle, he looked at the fields covered with dead

and wounded soldiers and was horrified by what he saw. He decided that he would follow

Buddhist teachings.

• The Buddha said that life is full of suffering.

• Buddhism promoted a message of violence and victory.

• Buddhism promoted a message of nonviolence and peace.

• The Eightfold Path allowed people to move up in the Caste System.

Which of the following best describes the significance of the image above?

• Taoism

• Confucianism

• School of Legalism

• Mandate of Heaven