Ancient China

Chinese philosophy taught that humans are naturally evil and therefore need to be ruled by harsh laws

• Confucianism

• Taoism

• Legalism

• Buddhism

During the Han dynasty, they traded on the Silk Road with the Roman empire becoming very wealthy and powerful because of what main export?

• Silk

• Spices

• Ceramics

• Tea

What was the Silk Road?

• A network of trade routes

• A famous ancient city

• A type of silk fabric

• A historical novel

How did the natural barriers of the mountains and deserts affect China's civilization?

• made it difficult for invaders and traders to enter

• allowed for easy trade with neighboring countries

• encouraged cultural exchange with other civilizations

• isolated China from technological advancements

This group was wealthy because of their family's money and land

• Aristocrats

• Merchants

• Farmers

• Laborers

Based on the image, one of the great accomplishments during the Han Dynasty was...........

• extending trade along the Silk Road

• developing advanced agricultural techniques

• establishing the Great Wall of China

• inventing paper

What is the central idea of Daoism?

• Living in harmony with nature

• Pursuing wealth and power

• Strict adherence to rituals

• Emphasizing individualism over community

Pick the two main philosophies that developed in ancient China?

• Confucianism and Taoism

• Buddhism and Shintoism

• Hinduism and Zoroastrianism

• Stoicism and Epicureanism

What are the names of the two major rivers in China?

• Huang He and Yangtze

• Mekong and Ganges

• Amazon and Nile

• Danube and Thames

The aristocrats received their wealth from the _________ they owned

• Land

• Gold

• Trade

• Investments