TCAP Part 5

Why was governing especially difficult for leaders of early Chinese civilizations?

• China did not have enough natural resources and food supplies to serve its large population.

• Religions were unable to unite the different populations of China.

• Many wars prevented any one city from becoming the capital of China.

• China was very large and divided by geographic features like deserts and mountains.

Which term completes this chart?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Gobi Desert

• Mediterranean Sea

• Nile River

In Ancient China, the leader was decided by the mandate of heaven. How did this impact the Chinese people?

• The people were responsible for electing their leader.

• The people had a religious duty to obey the leader.

• The people could remove the leader if he acted unfairly.

• The people could vote on decisions made by the leader.

Why did the concepts of legalism become popular in China?

• Chinese leaders wanted to make their government more democratic.

• Chinese leaders found it difficult to rule over a large geographic area.

• Chinese leaders wanted to increase the influence of Buddhism.

• Chinese leaders were unable to close the Silk Road.

During Confucius’ lifetime, how did the political disputes in China impact his philosophy?

• They caused him to promote the use of military power.

• They caused him to attempt to weaken the role of religion.

• They caused him to advocate to improve international trade.

• They caused him to try to create order during a time of chaos.

How did Confucius attempt to change Chinese society?

• He promoted a democratic revolution to remove the emperor from power.

• He increased trade with Europe and Africa.

• He made peace with India and Japan.

• He taught his followers to honor the leaders of their families and return to traditional ethics.

Why did Ancient Chinese civilizations create the civil service exam?

• to decrease trade

• to place qualified workers into important jobs

• to increase unemployment

• to make alliances with foreign nations

In Confucianism, how can the Five Relationships best be summarized?

• as a guideline for developing a personal connection with God

• as a religious text for people to read and follow

• as a model for spreading the teachings of Buddha

• as a code of conduct for interactions between people

Based on this excerpt, the ideas of Confucius focused on which idea?

• business

• democratic tradition

• filial piety

• militarism

Which historical figure united China into the first Chinese empire?

• Confucius

• Siddhartha Gautama

• Qin Shi Huangdi

• Solomon