Crash Course World History: China

What is the Shujing?

• A book about Chinese history

• A period of political chaos

• A Confucian Classic

• A Chinese dynasty

What is the definition of a dynasty?

• A period of political chaos

• A corps of bureaucrats

• A centralized government

• A continuous ruling family

Who was the first female emperor of China?

• Empress Wu

• Empress Deng Sui

• Empress Dowager Cixi

• Empress Dowager Longyu

Which dynasty built the Great Wall of China?

• Qin Dynasty

• Han Dynasty

• Ming Dynasty

• Qing Dynasty

What is the concept of the Mandate of Heaven?

• The divine intervention that determines the fate of a dynasty

• The power of the emperor to rule over all of China

• The belief in the eternal nature of heaven

• The moral behavior expected of a ruler

Who was Confucius?

• A powerful king of ancient China

• A philosopher and political thinker

• A historian who wrote the Shujing

• A military general during the Warring States period

What is the key to bringing about a strong and peaceful state according to Confucius?

• Promoting individual freedom

• Embracing new political systems

• Following the example of sage emperors

• Engaging in military conquests

What is the importance of filial piety in Confucianism?

• It focuses on personal achievement and success

• It promotes equality among all individuals

• It emphasizes the importance of respecting one's ancestors

• It encourages rebellion against unjust rulers

What are ren and li in Confucianism?

• Ren is the veneration of ancestors and li is the practice of rituals

• Ren is the study of history and li is the study of poetry

• Ren is the relationship between father and son and li is the relationship between ruler and subject

• Ren is the concept of moral behavior and li is the concept of proper behavior

What is the role of Confucian scholars in Chinese history?

• They promoted the study of science and technology

• They were responsible for the downfall of dynasties

• They led rebellions against unjust rulers

• They wrote the Confucian Classics and influenced the behavior of emperors