China: From Shang to Han

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What was the main reason for building the Great Wall of China? Options: To protect the Yellow River from flooding., To create a barrier between different Chinese states., To keep out nomadic groups from the north and west., To prevent silkworms from being smuggled out of China.

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To keep out nomadic groups from the north and west.

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What was the Mandate of Heaven and how did it affect Chinese dynasties?

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A belief that a dynasty's rule was justified by its virtue and could be overthrown if it acted unjustly.

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What was the main difference between Confucianism and Legalism?

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Confucianism emphasized virtue, while Legalism focused on strict laws.

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What was the main reason for the decline of the Han Dynasty?

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The Han Dynasty was weakened by internal conflicts and a lack of resources.

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What was the significance of the Silk Roads for ancient China?

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The Silk Roads provided a route for trade and cultural exchange between China and other civilizations.

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What was the role of the bureaucracy in ancient China?

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The bureaucracy was a group of officials who collected taxes and enforced laws.

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What was the main reason the Yellow River was called the Yellow River? Options: It flowed through a desert., It was full of yellow fish., It carried rich yellow soil., It was near a mountain range.

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It carried rich yellow soil.

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What was the main difference between the Qin and Han dynasties?

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The Qin Dynasty lasted only 15 years, while the Han Dynasty ruled for over 400 years.

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What was the main reason the Chinese government kept the secret of silk making?

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They wanted to control the production and trade of silk.

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What was the main reason the Zhou Dynasty claimed the Mandate of Heaven?

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They wanted to justify their revolt against the Shang rulers.