Unit 6.2&3 Checkpoint: Ancient China

What was the main factor that led to the growth and spread of philosophies in Ancient China?

• The period of the Warring States
• Alexander the Great took over
• The Vedas
• The mountains disappeared

What did all three Chinese philosophies have in common?

• They aimed to create a well-run society and stop war
• They wanted to control people by punishing them
• They aimed to have the Period of Warring states continue on
• They were created so we could learn about them in history class

Harsh punishments for breaking laws and being forced to work on government projects are a few example of how the Qin Dynasty embraced the philosophy of_______

• Confucianism
• Legalism
• Daoism
• Buddhism

Select all the ways civil service exams would help ancient China?

• The exams would make sure the most qualified person gets government jobs
• Wars would be prevented because only peaceful people were hired
• New people and ideas would have more of an opportunity than when government jobs were handed down from father to son
• Many new dynasties would be created because now many new people could apply for high ranking jobs like emperor

Select the ways that the Qin Dynasty changed China

• Created one standard currency (money)
• Simplified and Standardized one writing system
• Selected one religion for everyone in China to follow
• Improved infostructure (roads, bridges)

The trade route that connected China to Europe and Africa was called

• The Han Highway
• The Rice Road
• The Silk Road
• The Confucius Connection

The 200 year time period after the fall of the Zhou Dynasty was called

• The Industrial revolution
• Gupta Empire
• The Period of the Warring States
• The Shang Dynasty take over

Select all of the characteristics that connect with Daoism.

• Belief in the "Dao" or the way
• People should give up worldly desires to be closer with nature
• Belief that the government needs to be strong to control people
• Strict, harsh punishment
• People should practice filial piety

Select all of the characteristics that connect with Confucianism.

• People should practice filial piety
• People should practice good morals, putting others needs before your own
• Belief that the government needs to be strong to control people
• Strict, harsh punishment
• Belief in the "Dao" or the way

Select all of the characteristics that connect with Legalism.

• Belief that the government needs to be strong to control people
• Strict, harsh punishment
• Belief in the "Dao" or the way
• People should give up worldly desires to be closer with nature
• People should practice filial piety