Ancient China's Geography and Beliefs

On which continent can you find the country of China?

• Africa

• Asia

• Europe

• North America

Why is the Huang He River also called the "River of Sorrows?"

• Ancient Chinese people often buried their loved ones there.

• It is near the site of a deadly battle in which many Chinese soldiers lost their lives.

• An ancient Chinese emperor drowned in the river.

• The river has a history of deadly and destructive flooding.

Why is the Shang Dynasty thought to be the first dynasty of China?

• There was a written record of their existence in addition to buried artifacts.

• Floods destroyed any evidence of earlier dynasties.

• Historians believe that the Shang dynasty destroyed evidence of an earlier dynasty after conquering them.

• None of these are correct.

What major philosophies developed in ancient China? (Choose ALL that apply)

• Feudalism

• Confucianism

• Doaism

• Legalism

_______ is an ancient Chinese philosophy that suggests that a leader must be very strict and not trust people.

• Legalism

• Confucianism

• Daoism

• Hinduism

_______ is an ancient Chinese philosophy that suggests that people should figure things out for themselves and live a life connected with nature.

• Legalism

• Confucianism

• Daoism

• Hinduism

_______ is an ancient Chinese philosophy that suggests that society will improve if people in positions of authority set a positive example for everyone by being honest and respectful.

• Legalism

• Confucianism

• Daoism

• Hinduism

What is philosophy?

• A series of rulers usually from the same family.

• An ancient Chinese territory.

• The title that was given to ancient Chinese rulers.

• An area of study that focuses on the nature of reality, right and wrong, education,etc.

Why did people in ancient China have little contact with the rest of the world?

• They were known to have the most powerful warriors and people were afraid to enter into China.

• China's rulers banned the people from traveling outside of China.

• Mountains and deserts were a natural barrier that made it difficult to cross into China.

• Rough waters surrounded China and made it difficult for outsiders to reach their shores.

What does Huang He mean?

• Yellow Mountains

• Yellow River

• Red Mountains

• Red River