Topic 7 China

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In the ancient Chinese philosophy of Daoism, what is meant by "the Way"?

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the spirit or force of nature

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Which religion was introduced to China by South Asian merchants via the Silk Road?

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Buddhism

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Which river valley is known as the cradle of Chinese civilization?

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the Yellow River

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Why did the civilizations of China, Egypt, Mesopotamia, and the Indus Valley rise in river valleys?

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The river valleys had rich soil useful for farming.

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Select ALL that apply. The Chinese philosophies of Confucianism and Daoism both share the goal of teaching people how to: obey the ruler, live a good life, gain wealth, honor ancestors.

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live a good life.

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Why is the Huang He called “China’s Sorrow”?

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to honor the thousands killed by its floods

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What was a significant contribution of the Shang dynasty to Chinese culture? Options: the development of Confucianism, the invention of gunpowder, the creation of a writing system, the construction of the Great Wall

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the creation of a writing system

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What innovation is attributed to the Zhou dynasty?

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introduction of advanced irrigation techniques

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About what percent of people in ancient China were farmers?

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90

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Why were merchants not respected members of ancient Chinese society?

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They worked for themselves, not for the good of society.