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How did the geography of China influence its daily life?

• By promoting extensive trade with neighboring countries.

• Mountains and deserts provided protection but led to isolation.

• It made transportation and communication very easy.

• The geography had no significant impact on daily life.

What is referred to as 'China's Sorrow'?

• The Yellow River due to its deadly floods

• The Great Wall of China

• The isolation caused by its geography

• The harsh rule of the Qin dynasty

Where did settlement in China first begin?

• By the Yellow River (Huang He)

• Along the Yangtze River

• In the Gobi Desert

• Near the Himalayas

Why did the Chinese call themselves the 'Middle Kingdom'?

• Because of their central location in Asia

• They viewed themselves as central and superior to other civilizations

• It was a term used to describe the wealth of the nation

• Due to the geographical layout of the country

What role did aristocrats originally play in the Chinese government?

• They served as military leaders only

• They were primarily scholars and philosophers

• Helped rule provinces under the Shang dynasty

• They had no role in the government

What makes the Chinese different from other polytheistic cultures studied?

• Polytheism was not present in Chinese culture

• They worshipped only one god

• Belief in the spirits of ancestors watching over the living

• They did not believe in an afterlife

What is the Mandate of Heaven?

• A philosophical concept about nature

• A yearly ceremony to honor the heavens

• The divine right to rule

• A law that all citizens must follow

During the Warring States period, what was life like?

• Marked by significant technological advancements

• Chaotic with much death and destruction

• Focused on exploration and expansion

• Peaceful and prosperous

What are the major beliefs of Confucianism?

• Worship of multiple gods and spirits

• Strict rules and harsh punishments

• Order, work ethic, and mutual respect

• Focus on meditation and nature

How did the Qin dynasty change China?

• Introduced democracy

• Unified China and implemented Legalism

• Isolated China from the rest of the world

• Focused solely on agricultural advancements