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WorksheetsEmpires & Philosophies of East Asia Review
Total questions: 76
Worksheet time: 59mins
the belief that the right to rule comes from the gods
Mandate of Heaven
philosophy
aristocrats
ancestors
A system of ideas (not a religion)
philosophy
warlord
aristocrats
ancestors
What is the name for the system of rise and fall of Chinese ruling families?
Dynastic Cycle
Mandate of Heaven
Dynastic Change
Mandate of Dynasties
What religion was spread to China on the Silk Road?
Christianity
Buddhism
Islam
Hinduism
What was the main message of Daoism?
People should use laws to create order in society.
People should set a good example to others.
People should live in harmony or balance with nature.
People should avoid contact with others.
What did legalists believe would create order
Strong family structures
Harsh punishments
Strong rulers
Democratic government
How did Buddhism get to China?
Wu Di created a new way of thinking and made it a religion.
People traveling on the Silk Road brought the ideas and teachings back to the capital.
The Buddhists invaded and forced the people to believe.
The Han civil service helped govern China. To find the best people, Emperor Han Wudi...
had them build a pyramid to test their intelligence.
asked them to explore regions to see if they were intelligent enough to create good maps.
gave them money and nice clothes as a reward.
had them take an exam based on the teachings of Confucius.
What emperor started the Great wall
Qin
Shang
Zhou
Han
Why did Emperor Qin want to build the Great Wall?
Protect China from invaders
Keep his citizens busy
Punish criminals
To amaze people
Who was the most famous Taoist (Daoist) teacher?
Confucius
Laozi
Han Feizi
____________________ is the responsibility children have to respect, obey, and care for their parents.
filial piety
Daoism
hierarchy
social class
Based on your prior knowledge of Confucianism and the informational text below, which main principle of Confucianism is being discussed in this passage?
“One statement of Confucius…occurs twice in the Analects: ‘When a man’s father is alive, look at the bent of his will; when his father is dead, look at his conduct. If for three years he does not change from his father’s way, he may be called filial….’
Zhu Xi interprets this passage in the following way: ‘When a man’s father is alive, he should observe his father’s will, not acting on his own, and his will can be known according to his father’s will. When his father is dead, his own conduct can be seen, and he can be judged by his own conduct whether he himself is good or not. He may be called filial, however, only when he must not change from his father’s way for three years; otherwise he may not be called filial even if his conduct itself if good.’ …One should unconditionally carry on in the manner of one’s father for three years in order to feel at ease.”
--Quingping Liu, Philosophy East & West
Loyalty to one’s government
Loyalty to one’s religion
Loyalty to one’s self
Loyalty to one’s parents
Based on your knowledge of ancient Chinese rulers and the information in the text below, who is being described?
This leader took direct control of China’ provinces. He ruled China with absolute control and swift, harsh punishment. Anyone who disagreed with him was punished or killed. Writings that displeased him were burned.
Liu Bang
Qin Shi Huangdi
Han Wudi
Laozi
How did Confucianism influence Chinese government?
Confucianism did not influence Chinese government.
Government officials were chosen based on their qualifications rather than their connections.
The Chinese government was led using strict rules.
Rules kept people from living in harmony with nature.
The natural order, or the relationship among all living things, matters more than social order.
Confucianism
Daoism
Legalism
Filial Piety
Bureaucracy
Respect for one’s parents and ancestors.
Confucianism
Daoism
Legalism
Filial Piety
Bureaucracy
Belief that a powerful, efficient government and a strict legal system are the keys to social order.
Confucianism
Daoism
Legalism
Filial Piety
Bureaucracy
Respect for others was necessary for social order.
Confucianism
Daoism
Legalism
Filial Piety
Bureaucracy
System of departments and agencies that carry out the work of government.
Confucianism
Daoism
Legalism
Filial Piety
Bureaucracy
What is one thing the Han dynasty is known for?
trading along the Silk Road
being the first dynasty of China
building the Grand Canal
being the last dynasty of the Golden Age of China
What is one thing the Qin dynasty is known for?
building the Grand Canal
constructing the Great Wall of China
invading Rome
being defeated by the Mongols
Confucius was which of the following?
emperor
philosopher
commander
god
Which philosopher taught that people should focus on a simple life and inner peace?
Confucius
Laozi
Hammurabi
Qin Shi Huangdi
Who was known as "Master Kong" or Kong Fu Zi?
Mr. Rally
Buddha
Confucius
No one was known as those names
Which relationship did Confucius think was NOT one of the important relationships in life?
Ruler and ruled
Father and Son
Teacher and student
Older brother and younger brother
Friend and friend
Who was the ruler of the Qin Dynasty?
Shi Huangdi
Confucius
Liu Bang
True or False: Natural disasters and uprisings were considered signs that a ruler had "lost" the mandate of heaven.
True
False
The warring states period was:
A time when China went to war with India, Japan, and other surrounding nations.
A period of Chaos after the fall of the Zhou dynasty
A civil war between the Zhou and the Qin dynasty.
All of the above.
Shi Huangdi, Emperor of the Qin, could be described as:
A harsh but powerful ruler who brought organization to the Chinese empire.
A dedicated follower of the Confucian belief system.
A powerful and kind ruler known for ending the Warring States period.
All of the above.
What was the impact of standardization on the Qin dynasty?
Easy and clear written and spoken communication.
More efficient trading and financial transactions.
More efficient transportation.
All of the above.
The Qin Dynasty fell due to:
Cruel and harsh law enforcement leading to rebellion.
Invasion from foreign nomads.
Weak law enforcement and lack of organization.
The Han warlord's rebellion.
Why was the Han government more effective than the Qin?
They lowered taxes and improved the economy.
They followed Confusion values and ruled virtuously.
They kept the organization and efficiency the Qin empire established but did away with the harsh rules.
All of the above.
What choices did the Han government make to improve the economy?
They printed extra currency and distributed it to citizens.
They lowered taxes, supported farmers, and created monopolies to raise money for the government.
They increased foreign trade to bring in money from India and Mongolia.
They gave out stimulus checks to all adults so they could buy the things they need to survive and support the economy.
Which of the following was not an accomplishment of the Han Golden Age?
Architecture such as palaces and towers
Art, such as ceramics, paintings, and sculptures of bronze and jade
New styles of poetry
Mathematics advancements such as algebra and the number zero
fine, windblown soil that settles on the river bottom
Loess
Laozi
Liu Bang
Delta
Which statement below describes the Mandate of Heaven?
the belief that the Chinese king's right to rule came from the gods.
the belief that the Chinese kings could remain in charge for ever.
the belief that the Chinese kings could carry out religious ceremonies to please the gods.
the belief that the Chinese kings could divide the kingdom into territories
Idea that humans were evil by nature and it was necessary to use harsh laws and punishments.
Analects
Legalism
Mandate of Heaven
Confucius
A collection of ideas and sayings attributed by the Chinese philosopher Confucius.
Legalism
Confucianism
Analects
Mandate of Heaven
What is Emperor Qin most known for?
Building the Forbidden City
Uniting China under one rule
Establishing trade on the Silk Road
Keeping China as a series of states
What major construction project did Emperor Qin begin during his reign?
The Great Wall of China
The Yangtze River
The pyramids
How did Emperor Qin help reform the economy of ancient China?
He established a central bank
He only gave government positions to the rich people
He established a standard system of currency and measurements
He helped the poor
The Chinese wanted everyone to know how to make silk.
True
False
Silk was the only product traded on the Silk Road
True
False
The spread of ideas, religions, products, diseases as seen on the Silk Road is an enduring issue of
Power
Control
Cultural Diffusion
Inequality
It brought Silk to China.
Han Feizi traded along the Silk Road.
It was one on the first times Europe and Asia were connected and products and cultures were exchanged.
It is still used today.
This was announced as China's official government philosophy under Emperor Wudi.
Legalism
Daoism
Confucianism
Christianity
Check all that apply: Which of the following were invented during the Han dynasty?
paper
a sundial
a seismograph
acupuncture
