6.32-6.33 Geography and Culture of Ancient China

What geographic feature influenced the origins of ancient Chinese civilization?

• The Nile River Valley

• The Amazon Rainforest

• The Yellow River Valley

• The Rocky Mountains

How did China's geography help its cultural identity?

• It made it similar to other cultures

• It created a unique yet diverse cultural identity

• It prevented any cultural development

• It made it identical to European cultures

Why was governing ancient China difficult?

• The size of the country

• Lack of resources

• Frequent invasions

• Poor climate

What concept emerged as a solution to governing difficulties in ancient China?

• Democracy

• Mandate of Heaven

• Feudalism

• Socialism

Which philosophy was used alongside the Mandate of Heaven to solve governing issues in ancient China?

• Confucianism

• Buddhism

• Legalism

• Taoism

In what year did the Zhou overthrow the Shang leaders?

• 1200 BCE

• 1050 BCE

• 900 BCE

• 800 BCE

How long did the Zhou dynasty rule?

• 500 years

• 600 years

• 700 years

• 800 years

What was a major factor in the downfall of the Zhou dynasty?

• Expansion of iron

• Invasion by the Mongols

• Natural disasters

• Economic collapse

What did the Zhou recordings claim about the Shang rulers?

• They were wise and just

• They were corrupt

• They were powerful warriors

• They were peaceful leaders

Why were the Zhou able to conquer the Shang?

• The Shang warriors joined the Zhou

• The Shang warriors refused to fight

• The Zhou had more advanced weapons

• The Zhou had a larger army