As early river valley civilizations declined, classical civilizations _________

The classical civilizations of the Eastern Hemisphere included which of the following?

The map shows the locations of Persia, India, and China in the Eastern Hemisphere.

Which of the following factors contributed to the collapse of river valley civilizations?

Look at the map titled 'The Silk Road.' Which two major cities are connected by the Silk Road?

The classical civilizations improved government, art, architecture, and ______ systems.

The image shows ancient coins. What does this suggest about classical civilizations?

Major world religions and philosophies were important to classical governments and societies.

In the Eastern Hemisphere, which of the following belief systems grew during the classical period?

The rise of classical civilizations is considered a major _______ in world history because the values and traditions established during this time were recognized throughout later time periods.

What are the three major dynasties of Classical China?

A dynasty is a series of rulers from the ________; the right to rule is passed down through generations. (Fill in the blank)

Which of the following best describes the dynastic cycle in Classical China?

The dynasties of Classical China rose and fell in a cycle.

What was the Mandate of Heaven in the context of the Zhou Dynasty?

According to the information about the Zhou Dynasty, who created the Mandate of Heaven?

Fill in the blank: The Mandate of Heaven was based on ________ principles established by the Shang dynasty.

Under the Mandate of Heaven, what would happen to an emperor who did not rule well in the eyes of Heaven?

The Mandate of Heaven was used to justify rebellions and the overthrow of dynasties.

Refer to the diagram of the Dynastic Cycle. What event typically follows the loss of the Mandate of Heaven according to the cycle?

What type of government did the Zhou dynasty use, in which noble lords or wealthy landowners ruled over states and reported to the monarch?

As the Zhou dynasty began to decline, chaos broke out as powerful feudal states began to compete for political dominance in a period known as the _________?

Which three major philosophies emerged during the Zhou dynasty period?

Confucianism is a Chinese philosophy based on the teachings of whom?

Confucius believed that people were essentially ______ and established rules for the way individuals should interact with one another within the frameworks of family and society.

Which ancient philosophical text is composed of Confucius's teachings and was recorded after his death?

Confucianism was foundational in Chinese government because it emphasized the individual's responsibility to contribute to society as a whole.

Which of the following is NOT one of the Five Relationships in Confucianism?

Fill in the blank: Confucianism is centered around the Five Relationships, which include ______ and subject, father and son, husband and wife, older sibling and younger sibling, and friend and friend.

According to Confucianism, what must individuals do to ensure society functions harmoniously?

In Confucianism, each of the five relationships contains a hierarchy in which one individual is inferior to the other and must respect and obey them.

What idea is stressed by the five relationships in Confucianism, which means respect for one's parents, elders, and ancestors?

What system of social organization is promoted by Confucian relationships, in which males hold authority in family and society?

Daoism is a ________ created by Lao Tzu in China. (Fill in the blank)

The Dao (Tao) was the way, or ________, of the universe.

Like Confucianism, Daoism sought to create a sense of order and harmony between humans and their environments, specifically ________.

Daoism is a way that some people can achieve ________, or a personal awakening in their own beliefs. (Fill in the blank)

Who created Daoism in China?

What does the Dao aim to find through balancing opposites, as represented by the Yin and Yang symbol?

Daoist architecture is made of natural materials such as wood, stone, and clay to create a sense of ______ between the structures and their surroundings.

Pagodas, often used as temples in Daoism, were designed to blend in with the ______.

Daoism is represented in medical techniques such as ______, which aims to restore balance in the body.

Daoism is attributed to the discovery of gunpowder.

Who led the Qin dynasty and came into power during the Warring States period by overthrowing the Zhou dynasty?

Qin Shi Huangdi dissolved the feudal system and unified China under a ________, a system in which power is concentrated and given to a single authority who rules from a capital city.

Qin Shi Huangdi was China's first true emperor.

Which philosophy did Emperor Qin Shi Huangdi use to govern, which stressed strict obedience to the law and promoted harsh punishment?

According to Legalism, people were naturally selfish and needed to be ________ to maintain order in society.

Who is depicted in the image labeled 'Qin Shi Huang'?

What word is shown under a magnifying glass in the image?

Which dynasty is known for the reforms ordered by Qin Huangdi?

To strengthen his rule, Qin Huangdi dissolved the feudal system and appointed his own officials. Most of these officials were:

To strengthen his rule, Qin Huangdi ordered the once-powerful noble lords to either ______ from the empire or move to its central city.

Qin Huangdi collected weapons and then:

Qin Huangdi ordered all books containing philosophical thoughts of the past to be burned.

Aside from his legalistic principles and social reform, Emperor Qin Shi Huangdi is known for making significant contributions. Which of the following is NOT one of his contributions?

The barriers constructed by Emperor Qin Shi Huangdi later became known as the _________?

The Qin dynasty is known for the creation of large detailed statues of soldiers, horses, chariots, and government officials. What are these statues called?

What happened after Emperor Qin Shi Huangdi died?

Emperor Qin Shi Huangdi also standardized the writing and the ________ systems.

What dynasty did the Han dynasty overthrow to become China’s second imperial dynasty?

Much like the political structure of the Qin dynasty, the Han had a centralized monarchy ruled by an emperor. What law did the Han use to maintain order?

Fill in the blank: Government titles in the Han dynasty were based on ______, and men had to pass the civil service exams to prove their qualifications.

The civil service exams in the Han dynasty were easy to pass.

What did the civil service exams in the Han dynasty assess knowledge of?

What was one result of the civil service exams in the Han dynasty regarding social mobility?

What role did scholar-officials play in the Han dynasty?

China experienced significant ________ and economic growth under the Han dynasty. Fill in the blank.

Which of the following inventions is Han China credited with?

The Silk Road was established as a major trading network under which dynasty?

Goods such as silk, spices, tea, and jade were traded along the Silk Road.

The Silk Road played a vital role in the spread of technology and ________ beliefs, such as Buddhism, during the Han dynasty. Fill in the blank.

Refer to the map labeled 'Ancient Silk Road.' Which regions did the Silk Road connect?

China expanded significantly under the Han dynasty; however, the larger the empire became, the more difficult it was to manage.

The dynasty grew weak because of government corruption and social unrest. Which of the following was NOT a reason for the dynasty's weakness?

Chinese citizens were forced to pay ______ under the Han dynasty, which contributed to social unrest.

Unemployment rates were high during the decline of the Han dynasty.

The rich became wealthier, and the poor became more deprived during the decline of the Han dynasty.

Rebellions broke out, and invasions from foreign tribes further weakened the Han’s political foothold. What was the result of these events?

The Han dynasty collapsed, and the empire dissolved into ______ kingdoms.

Who was the Mauryan emperor who eventually inherited the throne from Chandragupta and expanded the empire through warfare?

After a particularly violent conquest, Asoka felt remorseful and converted to ________, promoting it throughout his empire.

Which of the following actions did Asoka take to promote Buddhism?

The rock edicts issued by Asoka contained inscriptions of Buddhist teachings and were carved on various forms of stone throughout India.

Asoka supported religious ________ in his empire.

In his commitment to improve the lives of his subjects, Asoka built a network of ________ to increase trade.

Which of the following was NOT an initiative taken by Asoka to improve the lives of his subjects?

While China was experiencing the rise and fall of the Zhou, Qin, and Han dynasties, power was also shifting in which country?

Who overthrew the Nanda dynasty and established the Mauryan dynasty?