Population and Policies of China

What geographical feature is found to the southwest of China?

• Andes Mountains

• Rocky Mountains

• Himalaya Mountains

• Appalachian Mountains

Where did the classical Chinese civilization start around 1500 B.C.?

• Yangtze River Valley

• Huang He River Valley

• Indus River Valley

• Nile River Valley

What form of government ruled ancient China around 2000 B.C.?

• Republic

• Democracy

• Series of dynasties

• Oligarchy

What were Chinese rulers considered to be under the Mandate of Heaven?

• Ordinary

• Divine

• Elected

• Appointed

What did the Chinese believe gave the leader the right to rule?

• The people's vote

• The Mandate of Heaven

• Military power

• Wealth and riches

What were the people expected to provide to the leader in exchange for good leadership?

• Wealth and gifts

• Complete loyalty and obedience

• Military service

• Land and resources

What could indicate that a ruler had lost the Mandate of Heaven?

• Economic prosperity

• Peace and stability

• Problems like war, famine, or floods

• Increased trade

What is the first stage in the Dynastic Cycle?

• Period of Decline and Corruption

• New Ruler Gains the Mandate of Heaven

• Period of Rebellion

• Period of Great Power and Prosperity

What were oracle bones used for by kings?

• To write stories

• To consult the gods

• To trade goods

• To build structures

How did priests use oracle bones to ask questions to the gods?

• They painted on them

• They buried them

• They scratched questions on them

• They sang to them