Topic 12 Lesson 1

The right to rule, or _______ __ ______, was given by the highest force of nature.

What was the first ruling dynasty of China?

• Shang

• Zhou

• Qin

The last Zhou ruler was overthrown in ___ BCE

What was the purpose of the Great Wall?

Answer explanation

The Great Wall was built to protect against foreign invaders

The ____ ____ was a series of trade routes that crossed Asia to the Mediterranean Sea.

The Han legal code enforced values promoted by the philosopher _____________.

• Aristotle

• Socrates

• Confucious

• Freud

Which segment of Chinese history is credited with creating acupuncture?

• Qin

• Zheng

• Zhou

• Han

In what way were the Yamato similar to the early dynasties in China?

Answer explanation

Both used conquest and war to create an empire, but the Yamato also used other means, such as alliances through marriage and other ties.