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China's Dynasties and Belief Systems

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

China lacked (did not have) a strong government and central power lessened and Confucianism began to try to create order.

People should be respectful and loyal to their family members Heaven expects people to behave well and act morally. What Belief system is this?

a)

Confucianism

b)

Daoism

c)

Legalism

d)

Communism

2.

Laws and strict

a)

Communism

b)

legalism

c)

Confucianism

d)

Daoism

3.

Family and morals

a)

Confucianism

b)

Daoism

c)

Legalism

d)

Socialism

4.

No government and in balance with nature

a)

Communism

b)

Socialism

c)

Daoism

d)

Confucianism

5.

The leader of the Qin Dynasty and practiced legalism and was harsh.

a)

Liu Bang

b)

Shi Huangdi

c)

Ed Sheeran

d)

Wudi

6.

In the early years the Zhou Dynasty started by defeating the Shang Dynasty.

The leaders eventually gave power to their sons and their sons were not as loyal.

Because of this, the King of the Zhou Dynasty would test the lords by setting fires to test their loyalty. Over time the dynasty crumbled.

a)

What the leader of the Han Dynasty did to get people to like him

b)

What the leader of the Qin Dynasty did to get control

c)

What the King of the Zhou Dynasty did to test the lord's sons that he did not trust

d)

This never happened

7.

First emperor of the Han Dynasty = Liu Bang First common person to become emperor Chinese believed in mandate of heaven so this could happen Earned people’s loyalty and trust Was well- liked by soldiers and peasants He was not strict like legalism of Qin He wanted to free people from harsh government Lowered taxes for farmers and made punishments less harsh It was a new government with educated official

a)

Liu Bang

b)

Shi Huangdi

c)

Wudi

d)

Arch Bishop Mc Donald

8.

Leader of the Han Dynasty next: 140 BC Took land from the lords and raised taxes and

placed supply of rice under control of government

Confucianism was the official government philosophy or belief Must pass exam of Confucian teachings to get a position in government Exams were only allowed to people of wealth or influential families

a)

Shi Huangdi

b)

Wudi

c)

Liu Bang

d)

King Ferdinand

9.

In the Qin Dynasty what was built that took thousands of years to build?

a)

The Great Wall of China

b)

The Silk Road

c)

The Berlin Wall

d)

The Yellow Brick Road

10.

Why was the Terracotta Army built?

a)

To look pretty

b)

To help with planting and they were really just clay pots

c)

To protect Wudi when he went to the market

d)

To be with Shi Huangdi in the afterlife and offer protection

11.

What is the best Dynasty of Ancient China that you have researched and why? Turn to a table partner and discuss.

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