Ancient China Dynasty

What was the primary goal of Confucius's philosophy during the chaotic Warring States period?

• To establish a democratic government

• To promote individual freedom and self-expression

• To restore social order and harmony through hierarchical relationships

• To encourage military expansion and conquest

What does the concept of "filial piety" primarily entail in Confucian thought?

• Loyalty to one's ruler above all else

• Respect and obedience towards one's parents and elders

• Benevolence towards all humanity

• Adherence to strict laws and punishments

How did the Legalists' view of human nature differ from that of Confucius?

• Legalists believed humans were inherently good, while Confucius believed they were inherently evil

• Legalists believed humans were inherently evil and required strict laws, while Confucius believed they were inherently good and could be guided by benevolence

• Legalists believed human nature was neutral, while Confucius believed it was constantly changing

• Legalists focused on individual enlightenment, while Confucius focused on collective responsibility

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What strategic decision did King Huiwen of Qin make to expand his state's influence and resources?

• He focused on direct military confrontation with the powerful Warring States to the east

• He formed alliances with the Xiongnu nomads to attack neighboring states

• He shifted his focus from the Warring States to the weaker, resource-rich states of Shu and Ba to the southwest

• He invested heavily in naval power to control coastal trade routes

What title did Ying Zheng adopt after unifying China in 221 BCE?

• King of Qin

• First Emperor of Qin

• Great Leader of China

• Son of Heaven

Which of the following was NOT standardized under the First Minister Li Si during the Qin Dynasty?

• Laws and weights

• Length of chariots and roads

• Currency and writing

• Religious practices

What action did Li Si and the Emperor take against ideas that went against the state ideology of Legalism?

• They encouraged public debates to discredit opposing views.

• They ordered the burning of books and execution or burial of Confucian scholars.

• They established new schools to re-educate dissenting scholars.

• They exiled all philosophers who did not adhere to Legalism.

What was a primary reason for the rapid downfall of the Qin Dynasty after the First Emperor's death?

• Invasions by foreign powers from the north.

• Internal rivalries and widespread peasant revolts due to oppression.

• A devastating natural disaster that crippled the empire.

• The emperor's successor voluntarily dissolved the empire.