Ancient Chinese Warfare and Society

What was a main reason for warfare between regions in ancient China?

• To make new friends

• To become more powerful and expand territory

• To practice fighting skills

• To find new types of food

How did the size of armies in ancient China change from the first millennium BCE to the first millennium CE?

• They became much smaller.

• They stayed about the same size.

• They grew from tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands.

• They grew from hundreds to thousands.

Which of these military technologies was a later development in ancient China?

• Chariots

• Bows

• Gunpowder bombs

• Spears

What was a major risk for ordinary people in ancient China if they did not participate in wars?

• They would become wealthy.

• They could be killed, enslaved, or lose everything.

• They would be given new land.

• They would be praised by scholars.

What philosophy led ancient China to value civil life more than military achievements?

• Buddhism

• Taoism

• Confucianism

• Legalism

Besides military action, how did some Chinese emperors try to protect their borders and expand their territories?

• By building large, decorative palaces.

• By paying off neighboring groups with silver and silk.

• By creating new types of weapons.

• By forcing all citizens to join the army.

Which weapon, known for its innovation and effective training, was introduced during the Warring States Period?

• Sword

• Spear

• Bow

• Crossbow

What type of weapon, used in sieges, evolved from stone-throwing catapults to eventually include gunpowder bombs?

• Swords

• Bows

• Artillery

• Javelins

What three types of soldiers typically rode in a Chinese chariot?

• A driver, an archer, and a swordsman.

• A rider, a bowman, and a spearman.

• A commander, a medic, and a scout.

• A general, a flag bearer, and a drummer.

Why did cavalry eventually replace chariots in Chinese warfare?

• Cavalry were easier to train.

• Chariots were too expensive to maintain.

• Cavalry offered greater speed and mobility.

• Chariots were only used for parades.