China Unit Review

Who is the founder of Confucianism?

• Lao Tzu

• Han Fei

• Confucius

• Siddhartha Gautama

What is the main idea of Daoism?

• People should honor their families and serve their communities.

• People should live simply, with patience and compassion.

• People are immoral and harsh laws are needed.

• People should seek wealth and power.

According to Legalism, what is needed to control society?

• Compassion and patience

• Filial piety and community service

• Harsh laws

• Simple living

Which philosophy emphasizes honoring families and serving communities?

• Daoism

• Legalism

• Confucianism

• Buddhism

What was the basis for officials winning positions in the civil service exams?

• Family connections

• Wealth

• Merit

• Age

What were the civil service exams based on?

• Military skills

• Knowledge of the classics and literary style

• Physical strength

• Artistic ability

What philosophical ideas were the civil service exams based on?

• Confucian ideas

• Buddhist ideas

• Taoist ideas

• Legalist ideas

Who was the only woman in China to assume the title of emperor?

• Empress Wu

• Empress Dowager Cixi

• Empress Lü Zhi

• Empress Xiaozhuang

What did Empress Wu do to strengthen her rule?

• She expanded the empire and strengthened the government.

• She isolated the empire from foreign influences.

• She reduced the size of the army.

• She abolished all taxes.

Who were the civil service exams open to?

• Only the rich

• All men

• Only nobles

• Only scholars