Rivers and Philosophy in Ancient China

group of rulers from the same family

• Dynasty

• Filial Piety

• Mandate of Hevan

• Philosophy

group of trade routes that connected China to other parts of Asia, Africa, and Europe

• Dynasty

• Silk Road

• Mandate of Heaven

• Philosophy

Which of the following statements best explains how the geography of China affected civilization?

• The Great Wall of China included roads at the top of the structure that connected all of the major cities in the civilization.

• Monsoons refilled the water supply in China’s major rivers each year and allowed the people to grow many crops.

• Travel and communication were difficult between the regions of China and it was isolated from other civilizations.

respect for one’s parents and elders

• Dynasty

• Filial Piety

• Mandate of Heaven

• Philosophy

True or False: Shangdi was a supreme god in early Chinese history who was believed to control success or failure in war, the harvest, the weather, and the overall well-being of China.

• True

• False

Why were oracle bones popular among early rulers in ancient China?

• Oracle bones were rare in other civilizations and could be traded for large profits.

• Oracle bones were the remains of animals that had been sacrificed to the gods.

• Oracle bones were used as decorations and displayed on the walls of the royal palace.

• Oracle bones were used for guidance in making political and personal decisions.

right to rule China that leaders claimed to receive from the gods

• Dynasty

• Filial Piety

• Mandate of Heaven

• Philosophy

Which thinker believed that building strong relationships in the family and observing filial piety were necessary for an ethical and orderly society?

• Confucius

• Han Feizi

• Siddhartha Gautama

• Laozi

set of beliefs about how to live

• Dynasty

• Filial Piety

• Mandate of Heaven

• Philosophy

What world religion was introduced to China from India through trade routes during ancient history?

• Buddhism

• Hinduism

• Jainism

• Sikhism