Life in Ancient China

Farming in ancient China required many workers, so parents had many ________ to help them with the work.

• animals, like oxen

• assistants

• children

• tools

The term filial piety refers to _________________________.

• people's responsibility to respect and obey their parents

• people's responsibility to vote

• earthworms

• people's tendency to borrow things and forget to return them

Filial piety also requires people to ________________________.

• learn the filial piety dance

• cook meals for elderly neighbors

• go skydiving at least once during their lives

• take care of their parents as they grow older

Men in ancient China were respected because of the jobs they did, like _______________________.

• growing crops

• running the government

• fighting wars

• all of these

What is a "dynasty"?

• A type of ancient currency

• A series of rulers from the same family

• A famous architectural structure

• A traditional dance

What does "filial piety" refer to in Confucian thought?

• The study of nature

• Respect for one's parents and ancestors

• The art of war

• A form of government

What is "Confucianism"?

• A type of government

• A form of currency

• A philosophy based on the teachings of Confucius

• A martial art

Who influenced the lives and values of the Han Dynasty?

• Confucius

• Socrates

• Plato

• Aristotle

What was considered important in family life during the Han Dynasty?

• Being wealthy

• Being a good person and family member

• Traveling frequently

• Owning land

In the family hierarchy of the Han Dynasty, who set the rules?

• The youngest son

• The mother

• The oldest man

• The daughter