Ancient China Revision

according to beliefs in ancient China, what is NOT a reason to venerate/honour deceased ancestors

• To celebrate their birthdays with a big party

• To appease their spirits and avoid misfortune

• To show respect for their past contributions to the family

• To seek their guidance and blessings for future endeavors

In Ancient China, when burying the deceased, what was a more common practice?

• Cremation for a quick and efficient farewell

• Elaborate tomb construction to honor the deceased's status

• Public burial mounds for all members of society

• Burial at sea to appease the water gods

Which of the following items would be most likely NOT included in a wealthy person's tomb in Ancient China?

• Everyday household items for the deceased's continued use

• Precious gold and jade jewelry

• sacrificed attendants or figurines depicting them

• the house that the deceased lived in (dismantled of course)

What was the primary purpose of grave goods placed in a tomb during the Shang Dynasty of Ancient China?

• To appease the spirits of rivals defeated in battle

• To showcase the wealth and power of the deceased

• To provide offerings to the gods of the underworld

• To create a comfortable environment for the deceased's soul

What was the main purpose of building elaborate terracotta armies, like the one found near Emperor Qin Shi Huangdi's tomb?

• To provide entertainment for the deceased ruler in the afterlife

• To act as guardians and protectors in the spiritual realm

• To showcase the emperor's military might to potential enemies

• To offer jobs to unemployed sculptors in the region

In ancient China, women were expected to:

• Hold positions of power in government alongside men.

• Receive the same education as men and participate in scholarly pursuits.

• Manage the household and prioritize the needs of their husbands and children.

• Train extensively in martial arts to defend the family's honor.

What roles did women primarily play in the development of the silk industry in ancient China?

• Leading trade missions and overseeing silk exports

• Supervising the cultivation of mulberry trees used to feed silkworms.

• Designing and creating intricate silk embroidery and garments.

• Fighting off bandits who threatened silk trade routes.

Confucian ideals in ancient China emphasized the importance of:

• Women pursuing careers in government and military leadership.

• Equality between men and women in social and economic spheres.

• Women receiving a formal education and participating in philosophical debates.

• Filial piety, where children respected and obeyed their parents, particularly fathers.

What was a potential consequence for a woman who did not marry in ancient China?

• She might face social stigma and pressure to conform to societal expectations.

• She would be celebrated for her independence and self-reliance.

• She could inherit property and manage her own affairs freely.

• She would be given a high-ranking government position

Upper-class women in ancient China sometimes had the opportunity to:

• Lead military campaigns and command armies.

• Learn martial arts and participate in physical competitions.

• Manage family businesses and participate in some financial transactions.

• Travel independently and explore different regions of China.