Quiz on Ancient China & India

What was Laozi's (Lao Tzu's) main belief?

• People should be naturally bad

• People should live in harmony with nature

• People should follow strict laws

• People should focus on individualism

What was the main focus of Legalists?

• Creating a strong and powerful country

• Promoting individual freedom

• Living in harmony with nature

• Respecting rulers and each other

Which dynasty used Legalist ideas to create a strong government?

• Han dynasty

• Qin dynasty

• Tang dynasty

• Song dynasty

What was the Mandate of Heaven?

• A belief that the emperor was chosen by the gods

• A code of behavior for individuals

• A set of strict laws and punishments

• A philosophy of living in harmony with nature

What could happen if an emperor was a bad ruler according to the Mandate of Heaven?

• The emperor would be rewarded

• The emperor could be overthrown

• The emperor would gain more power

• The emperor would be ignored

What was a criticism of Legalism by other Chinese thinkers?

• It was too lenient

• It was too harsh

• It was too focused on nature

• It was too individualistic

What role did the Mandate of Heaven play in Chinese history?

• It encouraged strict laws

• It promoted individual freedom

• It helped keep emperors in check

• It focused on harmony with nature

What is the term for a series of rulers from the same family?

• Dynasty

• Empire

• Kingdom

• Republic

Which river was a source of water, food, and fertile soil in ancient China?

• Nile River

• Yellow River

• Amazon River

• Ganges River

Why was the Ganges River important in ancient China?

• It was a source of gold.

• It acted as a boundary between northern and southern China.

• It was the main trade route to Europe.

• It was used for religious ceremonies.