Chinese Dynasties Quiz

What word means a line of rulers who belong to the same family?

• dynasty

• Oracle bones

What founder of the Qin Dynasty ruled with an iron fist and believed in legalism?

• Sun Tzu
• Cao Cao
• Liu Bang
• Qin Shi Huang

What qualification was most important for a person to be a government official in the Han Dynasty?

• Ability to speak multiple languages
• Wealth and connections
• Knowledge of Confucian texts
• Military experience

What river in China is also called "China's Sorrow"?

• Huang He
• Shi Quin

What natural barrier is found to the north of China?

• The Gobi Desert
• the Sahara desert

This river is a major river in China that floods unpredictably

• Huang He
• Nile river

Confucius believed that people in authority should

• focus solely on profit
• ignore ethical considerations
• delegate all responsibilities to subordinates
• lead by example and demonstrate moral integrity

What does the yin and yang symbol represent?

• The symbol of eternal life and rebirth.
• A representation of chaos and disorder.
• The balance of opposites and harmony in the universe.
• The concept of good versus evil in society.

Daoism is an ancient Chinese philosophy based upon the ideas of:

(a)  

Which teachings would be considered a part of Taoism as taught by founder Lao Tzu?

• Key teachings of Taoism include 'wu wei', harmony with nature, simplicity, humility, and compassion.
• Strict adherence to rituals and ceremonies