Ancient China Vocab

What is Buddhism based on?

• The teachings of Siddhartha Gautama

• The teachings of Confucius

• The teachings of Aristotle

• The teachings of Plato

What does Buddhism stress giving up?

• Selfish desires

• Material wealth

• Family ties

• Education

What is Confucianism?

• A religion that worships nature

• A philosophy taught by Confucius that stressed proper relationships and respect

• A form of government

• A type of art

Which of the following best describes the process of cultural diffusion?

• Cultures becoming more isolated.

• Cultures sharing and adopting ideas from each other.

• Cultures losing their traditions.

• Cultures developing new languages.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.7

CCSS.RI.3.7

CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

Which of the following is NOT a result of cultural diffusion?

• Increased cultural diversity.

• Isolation of cultures.

• Exchange of traditions.

• Adoption of new customs.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Which term describes the spread of cultural elements from one society to another?

• Cultural isolation.

• Cultural diffusion.

• Cultural stagnation.

• Cultural regression.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What role does trade play in cultural diffusion?

• It isolates cultures.

• It facilitates the exchange of ideas and customs.

• It prevents cultural change.

• It limits cultural interaction.

Which of the following is a positive outcome of cultural diffusion?

• Cultural isolation.

• Increased cultural diversity.

• Loss of traditions.

• Decreased cultural interaction.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What is a common method through which cultural diffusion occurs?

• Isolation.

• Trade and travel.

• Language barriers.

• Technological regression.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.7

CCSS.RI.3.7

CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

What does the name "Daoism" mean?

• The Path to Enlightenment

• The Way (to happiness)

• The Journey of Life

• The Road to Success

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E