Ancient China

What are China's two main deserts?

• Sahara Desert and Mojave Desert
• Arabian Desert and Kalahari Desert
• Atacama Desert and Patagonian Desert
• Gobi Desert and Taklamakan Desert

What are China's two main rivers?

• Yangtze and Yellow River
• Ganges and Indus River
• Mississippi and Danube River
• Nile and Amazon River

Which countries border China?

• United States, Canada, Mexico
• Brazil, Argentina, Chile
• Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia
• Russia, Mongolia, India, Bhutan, Nepal, Myanmar, Laos, Vietnam

How big is China compared to the USA?

• China is much smaller than the USA in terms of land area.
• China is the same size as the USA in terms of land area.
• China is smaller than the USA in terms of land area.
• China is slightly larger than the USA in terms of land area.

What part of China grows rice?

• Central regions of China
• Southern regions of China
• Northern regions of China
• Western regions of China

What are the three main beliefs during the Zhou dynasty?

• Confucianism, Daoism, and Legalism
• Anarchy, Monarchy, and Oligarchy
• Socialism, Capitalism, and Communism
• Buddhism, Hinduism, and Judaism

How did Confucianism say a king should lead?

• By being ruthless and oppressive
• By ignoring the needs of the people
• By leading with dishonesty and corruption
• With kindness, and by setting a good example for the people.

What did Daoism say about the role of the government?

• Minimal interference and allowing nature to take its course
• Complete control and micromanagement of every aspect of society
• Strict enforcement of rules and regulations with no flexibility
• Promotion of chaos and anarchy instead of government intervention

What did Legalism say about the role of the government?

• Legalism supported a democratic form of government
• Legalism promoted a weak and ineffective government
• Legalism advocated for a strong and authoritarian government.
• Legalism encouraged a government ruled by the military

How did Shi Huangdi strengthen the government?

• Delegating power to local warlords
• Allowing each region to have its own set of laws
• Overthrowing the government and implementing a direct rule by the emperor

• Centralizing power, standardizing laws, and implementing a system of government