Ancient China STUDY

What natural barriers contributed to ancient China's isolation and unique cultural development?

• The Pacific Ocean and Yellow River

• The Himalayan Mountains and Gobi Desert

• The Great Wall and rice paddles

• The Yangtze River and forests

Why did the first Chinese civilizations develop along the Yellow River?

• To build defensive walls

• To trade with other civilizations

• For fresh water and crop irrigation

• To develop writing systems

Which dynasty is credited with developing the first Chinese writing system?

• Zhou Dynasty

• Qin Dynasty

• Han Dynasty

• Shang Dynasty

What important military technology did the Shang Dynasty develop?

• Gunpowder

• War chariots and bronze-tipped spears

• Iron swords

• Defensive walls

What innovation helped the Zhou Dynasty improve trade and travel?

• Compass

• Paper Money

• 
  Canals

• Silk Roads

What was the Mandate of Heaven?

• A military strategy

• A farming technique

• The belief that emperors were chosen by gods to rule

• A writing system

How did the Mandate of Heaven help Chinese rulers maintain control?

• It gave them military power

• It encouraged people to follow the chosen ruler

• It helped them collect taxes

• It made them wealthy

Who taught the Chinese people about morality and filial piety?

• Confucius

• The Emperor

• Buddha

• Laozi

According to Confucius, what must a ruler show to govern well?

• Military strength and wealth

• Virtue, compassion, and good moral character

• Strict laws and punishment

• Power and authority

Which statement is NOT one of the four basic ideas of Confucianism?

• Every person has a place in society

• People must respect their superiors

• Everyone is equal regardless of their position

• Family relationships should maintain social order