Ancient China

what does legalism mean?

• Ignoring all laws
• Casual approach to following laws
• Extreme focus on personal freedom
• Strict adherence to law or prescription

what does Daoism mean?

• Daoism means living in harmony with the Tao, the fundamental principle of the universe.
• Daoism means following strict rules and regulations
• Daoism means rejecting the existence of the universe
• Daoism means worshiping multiple gods

what does Buddhism mean?

• Buddhism means a religion and dharma

• Buddhism means a sports team
• Buddhism means a cooking technique
• Buddhism means a type of dance

What was the Dynastic Cycle?

• The Dynastic Cycle was a weather pattern in ancient China.
• The Dynastic Cycle was a theory used in ancient China to explain the rise and fall of dynasties.
• The Dynastic Cycle was a type of dance performed during ceremonies.
• The Dynastic Cycle was a mathematical formula used to predict eclipses.

What impact did the Mandate of Heaven have on the Dynastic Cycle?

• The Mandate of Heaven had no impact on the Dynastic Cycle
• The Mandate of Heaven was only applicable to certain dynasties
• The Mandate of Heaven influenced the Dynastic Cycle by providing a justification for the rise and fall of dynasties .

• The Mandate of Heaven caused dynasties to rule indefinitely

What was the Silk Road?

• The Silk Road was a network of trade routes.
• The Silk Road was a literal road made of silk.
• The Silk Road was a popular tourist destination in ancient times.
• The Silk Road was a military alliance between nations.

Why were the Song and Tang dynasties called the Golden Ages of China?

• Due to advancements in various fields and overall stability and prosperity.
• As a result of frequent invasions and wars
• Because of the establishment of a democratic government
• Due to the abundance of natural resources

What is Confucianism?

• Confucianism is a musical genre
• Confucianism is a type of cuisine
• Confucianism is a form of government
• Confucianism is a philosophical and ethical system

Who were the Manchus and how did they come to take over China?

• The Manchus were a group of rebels who overthrew the Ming Dynasty in China.
• The Manchus were a nomadic tribe from Europe who peacefully integrated into Chinese society.
• The Manchus were a group of merchants who gained control of China through economic dominance.
• The Manchus were a group of people from Manchuria who established the Qing Dynasty in China through military conquest.

What were the Opium Wars?

• The Opium Wars were conflicts between China and Western powers over the opium trade.
• The Opium Wars were conflicts between China and Japan over tea trade.
• The Opium Wars were conflicts between China and India over silk trade.
• The Opium Wars were conflicts between China and Russia over fur trade.