Ancient China Review

How did China's natural barriers shape its civilization?

• trade and cultural exchange with neighboring regions

• led to a lack of resources and hindered economic development

• encouraged invasion and conflict, disrupting the development of civilization

• deserts, mountains, oceans isolated China

China's civilization developed between which two rivers?

• Huang He (Yellow River) and Yangtze River

• Yin and Yang Rivers

• Nile River and Amazon River
• Indus River and Ganges River

China's most valuable commodity/good

• silk

• linen

• cotton

• porcelain

Oracle bones were used by the chinese to do what?

• tell fortunes

• to play with

• make toys out of

• make weapons

What is the dynastic cycle?

• the pattern of rise and fall of dynasties

• a time of constant war

• the respect children owe their parents and ancestors

• the process of merging with nature

Whose teachings were collected in a book called the Analects?

• Confucius

• Dao de Jing

• Han Fezi

• Laozi

The oldest known Chinese writing is found

• in the teachings of Confucius

• on Shang scrolls

• carved into lapis lazuli

• on oracle bones

What was the concept of the Mandate of Heaven?

• The Mandate of Heaven was the belief that the ruler was chosen by the gods and could rule as long as worthy

• it was the result of the dynastic cycle

• it emphasized living in harmony with nature and the Dao

• it was philosophy that encouraged a strong government and laws

Which Chinese philosophy focused on living in harmony with nature and the Way?

• Confucianism

• Daoism

• Legalism

• Mandate of Heaven

A goal common to Confucianism, Daoism, and Buddhism is to

• establish peace and harmony in this life

• provide the basis for democratic government

• return the power of the emperors

• the element of water