Ancient China

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What was the name of China's FIRST dynasty?

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Shang

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The right of a Chinese Dynasty to rule with the blessings of the Gods is called...?

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The Mandate of Heaven

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Line of rulers from the same family

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dynasty

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This major route connected China and other parts of Asia to Rome and other parts of Europe.

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The Silk Road

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Which is a feature of Confucianism? Options: simple life & harmony with nature, respect for elders & code of politeness, animal & idol worship, worship of gods of nature

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respect for elders & code of politeness

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Which of the following seems to have contributed to the periods of long-term stability in China?
The Mandate of Heaven which forced rulers to acknowledge their subjects needs to retain power.
The Imperial Exam which created a system of capable government officials to administer the government of the state.
Confucian beliefs that stressed ideas of loyalty and obedience to government.
All of the above

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All of the above

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What impact did the Silk Road have on trade and the economy during the Han Dynasty?

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Connecting China to Europe, the Silk Road, stimulated trade across Eurasia, thereby increasing the size and strength of the Chinese economy.

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Which of the following most accurately illustrates the role of the Imperial Exam in ancient China? It allowed the emperor to find the strongest and most physically gifted individuals to fill the ranks of the Chinese army. , It created order and stability by ensuring that only the best and brightest minds worked for the government., It served as a means for the emperor to find the ideal woman to wed and bear his children, thus promoting stability within the state. , Though intended to find the best and brightest, the exam was largely ineffective and attracted very few supporters.

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It created order and stability by ensuring that only the best and brightest minds worked for the government.

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Which Dynasty was founded by Lui Bang, established the Civil Service system, economic policy of leveling, and started the Silk Road?

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Han

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A major teaching of Confucianism, which is the important virtue and primary duty of respect for older family members is known as:

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Filial Piety