Ancient China: Dynasties and Philosophies

Where did China's first civilization develop?

• Yangtze River valley

• Huang He valley

• Indus River valley

• Nile River valley

Which two dynasties ruled China from about 1750 B.C. to 221 B.C.?

• Qin and Han

• Shang and Zhou

• Ming and Qing

• Tang and Song

What did Chinese rulers claim to have that justified their rule?

• Divine Right

• Mandate of Heaven

• Royal Charter

• Ancestral Approval

Which of the following was NOT one of the three distinct social classes in ancient Chinese society?

• Landowning aristocrats

• Farmers

• Warriors

• Merchants

What was considered the building block of China's society?

• The government

• The army

• The family

• The economy

What is filial piety?

• Respect for nature

• Respect for one's ancestors

• Respect for one's parents and older relatives

• Respect for the emperor

Which philosophy was NOT one of the three that grew out of a need for order after the Zhou kingdom weakened?

• Confucianism

• Daoism

• Buddhism

• Legalism

Who was the harsh leader of the Qin dynasty?

• Liu Bang

• Qin Shihuangdi

• Sun Tzu

• Confucius

Which philosophy did Qin Shihuangdi practice?

• Confucianism

• Daoism

• Legalism

• Buddhism

What was one of the accomplishments of the Qin dynasty?

• Development of democracy

• Creation of a single form of currency

• Invention of gunpowder

• Establishment of the Silk Road