Ancient China

What does the Mandate of Heaven represent in Ancient Chinese Government?

• A ruler's divine right to govern

• A method for selecting the next ruler based on lineage.
• A symbol of military power and conquest.
• A philosophy promoting absolute monarchy without accountability.

What was the main purpose of the Great Wall of China?

• To unite the different regions of China

• To defend against northern invaders

• To facilitate trade with neighboring countries

• To symbolize wealth and power

Which concept is used to describe the rise and fall of Dynasties in China?

• The Dynastic cycle

• Yin and Yang

• The Mandate of Heaven

• Legalism

_______ is the key philosopher behind Confucianism.

The ___ Dynasty was known for unifying China and enforcing Legalism.

• Shang

• Zhou

• Qin

• Han

During the Zhou Dynasty, this concept was used to justify the overthrow of a ruler:

• Legalism

• Mandate of Heaven

• Feudalism

• Imperialism

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Which ancient Chinese philosophy emphasized strict laws and centralized control?

• Christianity

• Buddhism

• Daoism

• Legalism

What did Confucianism primarily focus on in society?

• moral integrity and ethical governance

• Military strength

• Respect for elders

• Trade and commerce

How did the Mandate of Heaven affect government in China?

• It led to long periods of war among families.

• Religious leaders read oracle bones to select new rulers.

• The ruler received a direct mandate from heaven that he should resign.

• It allowed new rulers to justify the overthrow of a declining dynasty.

The Great Wall of China was primarily built during the Shang Dynasty to defend against northern invaders. True or False?