Ancient China

What ideology promoted education and exams for civil servants?

• Buddhism

• Daoism

• Confucianism

• Legalism

Which Chinese dynasty had the first Emperor (Shi Huangdi)?

• Qin

• Zhou

• Shang

• Xia

An idea credited to Confucius is that leaders should not have to earn their positions.

• True

• False

Which dynasty claimed the Mandate of Heaven to justify overthrowing the last Shang king?

• Qin

• Han

• Xia

• Zhou

What is the idea that humans were evil by nature and it was necessary to use harsh punishment?

• Aristocracy

• Legalism

• Confucianism

• War Lord

What philosophy taught people to treat others as they wish to be treated?

• Christianity

• Confucianism

• Daoism

• Analects

What contained the oldest written records and helped predict future events in Ancient China?

• Gods

• Astrologist

• Priest

• Oracle Bones

During which dynasty was the Great Wall of China built to keep out northern invaders?

• Xia

• Qin

• Zhou

• Shang

Which dynasty was the first to leave behind written records?

• Qin

• Zhou

• Xia

• Shang

Which river valley was the central location to start Ancient Chinese civilization?

• Lan River Valley

• Laozi River Valley

• Hei River Valley

• Huang River Valley