What is confucianism? Identify the correct description.

• A Chinese ethical and philosophical system taught by Confucius.

• A branch of Buddhism emphasizing meditation.

• A modern political ideology.

• An ancient Greek religious belief system.

Confucianism emphasizes moral leadership, social harmony, and respect for ________.

• elders

• peers

• youth

• citizens

What is the Mandate of Heaven?

• It is the divine right that grants legitimacy to rulers based on virtue and moral leadership.

• It is an economic policy aimed at wealth redistribution.

• It is a set of religious rituals to invoke blessings.

• It is a political system based on popular vote.

The Mandate of Heaven is the belief that a ruler's authority comes from divine approval.

• True

• False

Choose the best definition for legalism:

• A philosophy that emphasizes strict adherence to law as a basis for order in society.

• A flexible approach to ethics and morals without strict rules.

• A system that values personal freedom over state control.

• A form of artistic expression influenced by legal themes.

Hammurabi's Code is known for its strict justice system based on 'an eye for an eye.'

• True

• False

Identify the historical trade route known as the Silk Road.

• An ancient trade network connecting Asia and Europe

• A modern highway in Asia

• A digital information network

• A type of luxurious fabric

The Silk Road facilitated the exchange of goods, ideas, and ________.

• culture

• technology

• skills

• traditions

What is cultural diffusion?

• The spread of cultural beliefs and social practices from one society to another

• The transfer of genetic material between species

• The practice of preserving cultural artifacts within a single society

• A process by which cultural traits disappear completely

Which of the following is a major example of cultural diffusion?

• Spread of Christianity

• Spread of Buddhism

• Spread of Islam

• Spread of Hinduism