Ancient China

Explain the basic teachings of Confucius and how they influenced Chinese society.

• Confucius emphasized strict legal control and harsh punishments.

• Confucius taught the importance of family, respect for elders, and social harmony.

• Confucius advocated for the pursuit of wealth and power.

• Confucius believed in the superiority of military strength.

Describe the concept of the Mandate of Heaven and its role in the Zhou dynasty.

• The Mandate of Heaven was a divine right to rule given to the emperor by the gods.

• The Mandate of Heaven was a legal document signed by the emperor.

• The Mandate of Heaven was a military strategy used by the Zhou dynasty.

• The Mandate of Heaven was a trade agreement between the Zhou and neighboring states.

Analyze the teachings of Daoism and how it differed from those of Confucius.

• Laozi focused on strict social order, while Confucius emphasized harmony with nature.

• Daoism emphasized living in harmony with nature, while Confucius focused on social ethics and relationships.

• Laozi advocated for military conquest, while Confucius promoted peace.

• Laozi believed in the importance of wealth, while Confucius valued poverty.

The Mandate of Heaven, demanded that rulers act a certain way. Which of the following is correct?

• People should always obey their parents

• Rulers are always in favor with the gods

• Rulers should be virtuous, bring peace and treat people well

• Dynasties last forever

Identify the significance of the Silk Roads in the movement of goods and ideas.

• The Silk Roads were primarily used for military invasions.

• The Silk Roads facilitated the exchange of goods like silk and spices, and ideas such as Buddhism.

• The Silk Roads were a series of fortifications to protect China from invaders.

• The Silk Roads were used exclusively for the transport of silk.

Evaluate the impact of Han Fei Zi's teachings (legalism) on the governance of China.

• Han Fei Zi's teachings led to a more democratic form of government.

• Han Fei Zi's teachings emphasized strict laws and harsh punishments, influencing the Legalist approach in governance.

• Han Fei Zi's teachings promoted the idea of a free market economy.

• Han Fei Zi's teachings encouraged the development of art and culture.

Describe the role of the Mandate of Heaven in the transition between dynasties.

• The Mandate of Heaven was irrelevant to the transition between dynasties.

• The Mandate of Heaven justified the overthrow of a failing dynasty and the rise of a new one.

• The Mandate of Heaven was a religious ceremony performed during transitions.

• The Mandate of Heaven was a military alliance between dynasties.

Identify the key principles of the Mandate of Heaven. (Choose all that apply)

• Rules must be virtuous

• Rulers should behave justly to achieve harmony with heaven

• People were not allowed to rebel or overthrow corrupt rulers

• Dynasties can lose their right to rule if they do not behave.

What is the order of the Dynastic Cycle?

• New dynasty takes power, government becomes corrupt, dynasty is overthrown and then the people are happy with the Mandate of Heaven

• New dynasty takes power, Government acts responsibly, government becomes corrupt, dynasty loses the Mandate of Heaven, Dynasty is overthrown

• New dynasty takes power, Government acts responsibly, government becomes corrupt, Dynasty is overthrown and then they lose the Mandate of Heaven

• New dynasty overthrows the old dynasty, Government acts corruptly and people are angry, new dynasty acts responsibly, Mandate of Heaven is lost.

Why was The Silk Road an important development?

• Maritime routes were insignificant compared to land routes.

• It allowed for Chinese goods to be traded throughout China

• It provided a way for goods to be exchanged, and Cultural ideas to be exchanged

• Maritime routes were primarily used for fishing.