APWH-Unit 0: CC #7 2000 Years of Chinese History Video w/ Quiz

What was the primary characteristic that defined a dynasty in ancient China?

• A religious leadership

• A military dictatorship

• A democratic election process

• A continuous ruling family

Which dynasty is considered the first Chinese dynasty, despite being fictional?

• Zhou

• Qin

• Xia

• Shang

What concept did the Zhou dynasty introduce to justify their rule?

• Social Contract

• Divine Right of Kings

• Republicanism

• Mandate of Heaven

Which dynasty was known for its brutal methods and short reign, but significant unification of China?

• Han

• Song

• Qin

• Tang

Who was Confucius and what was his main contribution to Chinese society?

• An emperor who built the Great Wall

• A military leader who expanded China's territory

• A philosopher who developed a system for a stable society

• A poet who wrote the Confucian Classics

What is the most important relationship in Confucian philosophy?

• Teacher and student

• Father and son

• Emperor and subject

• Husband and wife

What does the Confucian concept of 'Ren' generally translate to?

• Respect

• Harmony

• Ritual

• Propriety

What does the Confucian concept of 'Li' refer to?

• Proper behavior

• Filial piety

• Rituals associated with religion

• Moral uprightness

According to Confucian scholars, what is essential for maintaining the Mandate of Heaven?

• Military strength

• Economic prosperity

• Proper behavior

• Technological advancement

What is the role of Confucian scholars in the context of Chinese history writing?

• To record economic transactions

• To promote technological innovations

• To emphasize the importance of moral behavior

• To document military conquests