Among the major achievements of the Shang were the development of a written language and the

• building of the Great Wall.
• introduction of metal coins.
• invention of the seismometer.
• development of bronze metalworking.

Which geographic features are missing? Choose the TWO correct answers.

• North China Plain
• Taklimakan Desert
• Plateau of Tibet
• Gobi Desert

What advantage did a uniform currency bring to China?

• Made it easier to trade anywhere in the empire.

• Reduced the economic power of warlords.

• Increased wealth for peasants.

• It allowed the government to collect more taxes

What principles were essential for a ruler to maintain the Mandate of Heaven according to ancient Zhou beliefs? Select the TWO correct answers.

• demonstrate military prowess

• ensure economic prosperity

• perform religious rituals

• govern with wisdom and morality

• establish fair justice systems

What strategy did the Zhou dynasty employ to manage its vast territory effectively?

• by establishing a network of spies throughout the kingdom

• by dividing the kingdom into smaller, more manageable provinces

• by implementing a merit-based civil service system

• by assigning family members to govern different regions

What was the purpose of making loud noises in ancient Chinese celebrations?

• to signal the start of a new season

• to scare away animals from crops

• to ward off bad luck and evil spirits

• to announce the arrival of a noble guest

Which of the following is a key concept in Daoism?

• The importance of ritual sacrifices.

• The pursuit of personal wealth and power.

• Living in harmony with the Dao.

• The establishment of a hierarchical society.

Which statements replace the question marks in the table? Choose the TWO correct answers.

• father and son
• teacher and student
• ancestors and the living
• older and younger brothers

Which philosophy, central to Chinese culture, emphasizes filial piety which is respect for one's ancestors and elders?

• Buddhism

• Daoism

• Confucianism

• Legalism

What was a key principle of the philosophy of Legalism, as practiced by Shi Huangdi?

• The inherent goodness of humanity and the importance of moral leadership.

• The necessity of harsh laws and strict enforcement to maintain order.

• The distribution of government positions based solely on merit.

• The divine right of rulers as indicated by the Mandate of Heaven.