Ancient China

Which of the following statements describes a similarity between the four River Valley Civilizations?

• All four civilizations used pyramids.

• All four civilizations developed a system of writing.

• All four civilizations practiced a monotheistic religion.

• All four civilizations experienced unpredictable, dangerous floods.

How was using the Mandate of Heaven as a basis for political power dangerous to rulers?

• It required a new ruler to be selected by citizens every 10 years, which meant a new

  dynasty could emerge.

• Rulers easily could be blamed for events beyond their control, such as famine or

  flooding, and were replaced.

• The people of China did not believe in the mandate, so it was a weak claim that led to civil

  war when farmers revolted.

• It replaced a system based on merit with a system based on heredity, which meant that

  the Zhou would not continue to rule.

Based on the quote, which statement best summarizes Confucius's worldview?

• World peace begins with the individual person.

• The home is the most important part of Chinese life.

• Order and harmony can be achieved through discipline.

• A strong leader does not have to fight with other nations.

Based on the map, why might a trader traveling from Persia to the Gobi prefer taking the Silk Road to other land routes?

• The Silk Road was less dangerous.

• Other land routes avoided the Himalayas.

• The climate along the Silk Road was mild.

• The Silk Road was a shorter route, more direct route.

What geographic feature allowed the ancient Chinese to grow the millet grain?

• the Gobi Desert in the northwest

• the flooding of the Huang He River

• the location close to the Pacific Ocean

• the natural boundary created by the Himalayan Mountains

What Chinese concept is the child in the comic failing to demonstrate?

• the Dao

• filial piety

• civil service

• medical advancements

According to the passage, how did Ashoka help Buddhism spread to China?

• by sending Buddhist missionaries to preach the Dharma.

• by printing booklets that were passed out to everyone.

• by instructing Dharma ministers to build roads and hospitals throughout the kingdom.

• by creating armies to conquer neighboring countries and forced them to accept Buddhism.

Which of the following best describes the significance of the image above?

• Taoism

• Confucianism

• School of Legalism

• Mandate of Heaven

Why did Emperor Qin establish the same system of writing, money, and laws in China?

• to suppress rebellion

• to ensure personal safety

• to enforce his ideas of legalism

• to make trade with other countries more difficult

Which correctly matches the philosopher with their beliefs?

• Laozi, Confucius, Han Fei Zi

• Confucius, Laozi, Han Fei Zi

• Han Fei Zi, Laozi, Confucius

• Confucius, Han Fei Zi, Laozi