G9: China

Who is most closely associated with the 5 relationships?

• Confucius

• Moses

• Mohammad

• Siddhartha Gautama

Why was Confucianism and the 5 relationships created?

• The caste system benefited rulers

• Confucius founded the Han Dynasty

• The Han dynasty was democratically elected

• To bring order following the chaos of the warring states period

The warring states period, Confucianism, and Daoism are most closely associated with with empire?

• Maurya Empire (India)

• Zhou Dynasty (China)

• Mayan Kingdom (Central America)

• Greek City-States (Mediterranean)

Where was the Silk Road(s) primarily located?

• North America

• Africa

• Asia

• Europe

What was one effect of the creation of the Silk Road?

• Cultural Diffusion between the Middle East and China

• Spread of Hinduism to Europe

• Isolation of Japan

• Persian conquest of China

What did Shi Huangdi view as a threat to his power?

• Traditional values

• Women

• Enlightenment ideas

• The Roman Catholic Church

Shi Huangdi used the Chinese philosophy of legalism to rule the Qin dynasty. Which is the best describe of legalism?

• The world will right itself. Go with the flow and it will all work out.

• As long as you know your role in society their will be peace and order.

• Strict laws with harsh punishments. People should fear their leader.

• Laws should be debated and changed to fit the needs of society.

What is ethnocentrism?

• Belief that your culture/nation is better than everyone else's.

• Pride in your ethnicity

• social hierarchy in china

• the rise and fall of dynasties based on the mandate of heaven

How did the geography of China contribute to feelings of ethnocentrism?

• China could easily trade with India

• China was open to new ideas because of the Silk Road

• China was isolated because of the mountains and deserts

• China encouraged people to adapt new cultures