EOY Key Terms and Concepts Part 2

What are the four main natural barriers that make up China's geography?

• Tibetan Plateau, Himalayan Mountains, Gobi Desert, Pacific Ocean

• Ural Mountains, Himalayan Mountains, Sahara Desert, Indian Ocean

• Andes Mountains, Rocky Mountains, Kalahari Desert, Atlantic Ocean

• Alps Mountains, Appalachian Mountains, Thar Desert, Arctic Ocean

What is a tributary in the context of a country or territory?

• A river flowing into a larger river or lake

• A country or territory that pays tribute to the conqueror

• A small stream that flows independently

• A conquered country that seeks protection from a larger power

What was the Song Dynasty known for?

• Introducing the Civil Service Exam

• Beginning the construction of the Great Wall

• Ending the practice of Confucianism

• Starting the first paper currency

What is gunpowder?

• A type of ancient currency

• A medicinal herb used in traditional Chinese medicine

• An explosive powder made of salt-peter and other materials

• A traditional Chinese food ingredient

What did Genghis Khan achieve?

• He discovered the New World

• He unified the Mongols and conquered large parts of Asia and Eastern Europe

• He established the first democratic government in China

• He invented gunpowder

What is the main teaching of Confucianism?

• Each person has a place in society and should respect the natural order

• Wealth and power are the most important goals in life

• Life is suffering, and the path to end suffering is through enlightenment

• The universe is a random and chaotic place without inherent meaning

Which of the following is NOT a relationship emphasized by Confucianism?

• Father to son

• Husband to wife

• Friend to enemy

• Older brother to younger brother

Which dynasty followed the 300 years of unrest in the timeline of China's dynasties?

• Han Dynasty

• Sui Dynasty

• Tang Dynasty

• Period of Division

What is Neo-Confucianism?

• A new form of Confucianism, but mixed the ideas of Confucius, Buddhism, and Daoist beliefs

• A religious movement that rejected Confucianism

• A philosophy based solely on the teachings of Confucius

• A modern interpretation of Confucianism with no influence from other philosophies

What does the term 'Calligraphy' refer to?