Flashcard on China's Geography and History

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Which sea is NOT mentioned as part of the natural barriers of China? Yellow Sea, East China Sea, Pacific Ocean

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Mediterranean Sea

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What crops did Shang farmers help advance in China?

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Millet, wheat, and rice

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What did the Zhou believe was necessary for a king to rule? Options: Wealth, Military strength, Divine approval or Mandate of Heaven, Popularity

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Divine approval or Mandate of Heaven

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Who was Confucius?

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A teacher and government official.

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What are the Analects?

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A collection of Confucius' teachings

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Who set down the ideas of Legalism?

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Han Feizi

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How did Shi Huangdi standardize his empire?

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By standardizing units of weight and measure

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What was one of the benefits of having a single currency in Shi Huangdi's empire?

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It simplified trade and economic transactions

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What was the purpose of the Terracotta Warriors?

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To protect Shi Huangdi in the afterlife

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How long was the Great Wall intended to stretch?

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2,500 miles