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Early China WH Part 1

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which ancient Chinese philosophy believed strict laws and harsh punishments would lead to proper behavior?

a)

Daoism

b)

Confucianism

c)

Shintoism

d)

Legalism

2.

What Chinese philosophy says people should live in harmony with nature?

a)

Legalism

b)

Buddhism

c)

Daoism

d)

Christianity

3.

Confucianism focused on

a)

Following the vedas of hinduism

b)

The yin and yang

c)

worshipping more than one god

d)

Respecting rulers and elders

4.

The ancient Chinese were able to flourish independently, and without much interference from outsiders due to...

a)

their reputation and strength as a military power

b)

the outsiders not wanting what the Chinese had

c)

their geography providing many natural barriers

d)

their rivers being very difficult to navigate

5.

Which philosophy was led by Hanfeizi?

a)

Confucianism

b)

Daoism

c)

Legalism

6.

Which philosophy was led by Laozi?

a)

Confucianism

b)

Daoism

c)

Legalism

7.

Believed in treating others how you would want to be treated- The Golden Rule

a)

Confuscianism

b)

Daoism

c)

Legalism

8.

How did the Silk Road most affect the spread of Buddhism?

a)

Travelers carried Buddhist beliefs from India to China.

b)

Chinese philosophers wrote Buddhist texts to sell in Anoch.

c)

The Buddha encouraged people to seek enlightenment in the desert.

d)

Dangers on the route supported the Buddhist idea that life is suffering.

9.

What was the primary purpose of the Silk Road?

a)

Military conquest

b)

Religious pilgrimage

c)

Trade and cultural exchange

d)

Scientific exploration

10.

Match the following statements to the belief system they belong to. 

a)

Founded by Laozi (Lao-tzu)

1.

Daoism

b)

Believed in a system of harsh laws and punishment

2.

Legalism

c)

Believed in having a sense of duty toward others, putting others first

3.

Confuscianism

d)

Meant "the Way"

4.

Daoism

e)

Emperor Qin was a follower of this philosophy

5.

Legalism

11.

How did travelers protect themselves on the Silk Road?

a)

 

They traveled alone to avoid being noticed.

b)

 

They traveled at night to avoid being seen.

c)

 

They traveled in groups called caravans.

d)

 

They hired guards called caravans.

12.

Why did Shi Huangdi have the same writing, money and laws in China?

a)

 

to unite China

b)

 

to punish people easier

c)

 

to put forth his Legalist ideas

d)

 

to enforce his ideas