Classical China

1) The purpose of the The Great Wall of China, as originally constructed by the Qin Dynasty, was to...

• prevent immigration.

• prevent foreign invasion.

• show the greatness of the emperor

• divide the empire into rival states.

A ruler could lose the "mandate of heaven" if he or she

A)B)C).D)

• became immoral or unjust.

• did not convert to Buddhism.

• did not pass the civil service exam

• were not the firstborn son or daughter.

The Roman Empire and Han China were similar in that...

• they both had a state sponsored religion that helped them to govern.

• they both used a strong centralized government to control a large area.

• they both controlled part of modern day Iran at the height of their power.

• they both attempted to remain isolated in order to maintain cultural unity.

Which of these people would have had the GREATEST impact on the philosophy of government in the Han Dynasty?

A)B)C)D)

• Li Bo

• Confucius

• Empress Wu

• Wang Zhengjun

Which Dynasty replaced the Qin Dynasty?

• Zhou

• Shang

• Han

• Sui

Which Eastern philosophy believes that strict rule and harsh punishment are the only ways to keep society in order.

• Legalism

• Confucianism

• Daoism

• Buddhism

Which dynasty adopted Confucian principles, allowing them to rule successfully for over 400 years?

• Zhou

• Han

• Qin

• Sui

Which element was NOT factor that lead to the success of the Han Dynasty?

• Strong Central Government

• Use of Confucian principles to guide the emperors

• Invasion and enslavement of Japan

• Use of a Bureaucracy to administer the government

A philosophy based on respect for elders and authority. 

• Daoism
• Legalism
• Confucianism
• Qin

The belief that the Chinese king’s right to rule came from the gods

• Confucianism
• Mandate of Heaven
• Dao
• Daoism