Ancient Chinese Philosophies Quiz

The Shang Dynasty arose in China around 1700 B.C. and ruled until 1000 B.C. when it was overtaken by the:

• Ottoman Empire

• Qing Dynasty

• Zhou Dynasty

• Ming Dynasty

Over the course of almost 1500 years, there was a flourishing of philosophy resulting in:

• Confucianism, Daoism, and Legalism

• Theology, Science, and Art

• History, Architecture, and Mathematics

• Hinduism, Judaism, and Buddhism

Emphasizes harmony and order in all things and in particular stress filial piety or respect for one's parents, elders, and ancestors.

• Daoism

• Confucianism

• Legalism

• Authoritarianism

Teaches inner peace through conforming to the unplanned rhythms of the universe or “the way.”

• Legalism

• Confucianism

• Scientism

• Daoism

Teaches that humans are inherently immoral and need rigid laws and a strong government to keep themselves in line.

• Confucianism

• Legalism

• Daoism

• Buddhism

The decline of the Zhou Dynasty came during the __________ period from 475 to 221, a time of civil war between 7 feudal kingdoms fighting for control of China.

• Hundred Years’ War

• Warring States

• Family Feud

• Holy Crusades

The victor of these wars was this kingdom, establishing a dynasty which ruled from 221-207 B.C..

• Qin

• Ming

• Jin

• Shang

The greatest achievement of the Qin Dynasty was the:

• Taj Mahal

• Hagia Sophia

• Great Wall

• Leshan Buddha

This Dynasty ruled from 207 B.C. to 210 A.D. and marked a Golden Age in ancient China.

• Yuan

• Xia

• Tang

• Han

Achievements of the Han Dynasty include: Civil Service Exams, the invention of paper, and the creation of the __________ route for trade between Asia and Europe.