Unit 3 Topic 2: Ancient China

What physical feature separates China and India? (4.6, 4.7, 4.15, 4.18)

• Himalayas
• Hindu Kush
• Gobi Desert
• Indian Ocean

Where did the first Chinese civilizations emerge? (4.7, 4.18.a, 4.18.b)

• in western China
• near the Huang He
• on the Tibetan Plateau
• along the Pacific Coast

Which textile was most important to the economy of ancient China? (4.11, 4.18)

• silk
• flax
• wool
• cotton

Which recurring natural disaster shaped the lives of ancient Chinese people up through the Xia dynasty? (4.7, 4.18.b)

• earthquakes
• monsoons
• typhoons
• floods

Which concept was introduced by the rulers of the Zhou dynasty? (4.18, 4.18.c)

• Daoism
• filial piety
• Confucianism
• mandate of heaven

How was Zhou society organized? (4.12, 4.18)

• by a feudal system
• by castes
• by wealth
• by clans

What role did Confucius play in ancient China? (4.18, 4.18.c)

• warlord
• emperor
• philosopher
• religious leader

Which ideas were supported by the value of filial piety? Select the TWO correct answers. (4.18.c)

• Dao keeps the world in balance.
• A country’s rulers should be respected.
• Children owe a deep respect to their parents.
• The supreme power of the universe can give and take away the right to rule.
• Society should be organized based on social status, wealth, occupation, and family connections.

What is the core idea of Daoism? (4.8)

• The family is the basic unit of society.
• The purpose of life is service to others.
• Rulers have a duty to care for their people.
• The world works according to a natural order.

Which phrase best describes how oracle bones were used in ancient China? (4.7, 4.18)

• to show respect for a parent
• to express feelings through art
• to support the authority of an leader
• to seek knowledge through a ceremony