Ancient China -Harnew

What was the primary river in Ancient China?

• Yangtze River
• Nile River
• Yellow River
• Amazon River

What natural barriers protected Ancient China?

• Amazon Rainforest
• Rocky Mountains
• Himalayas, Gobi Desert, Pacific Ocean
• Sahara Desert

What legend is said to have brought irrigation to the Chinese?

• Laozi
• Confucius
• Zhuangzi
• Yu the Great

What is Chinese writing called?

• Cyrillic
• Hangul
• Calligraphy

• Kanji

What are oracle bones?

• Oracle bones are ancient Chinese coins used for trade.
• Oracle bones are inscribed animal bones used for divination in ancient China.
• Oracle bones are decorative pottery from ancient China.
• Oracle bones are scrolls containing poetry from ancient China.

What is the Mandate of Heaven?

• A philosophy of governance based on military strength.
• A religious doctrine that supports the caste system.
• A political theory advocating for democracy in China.
• The Mandate of Heaven is the divine right to rule granted to Chinese emperors based on their virtue and ability to govern.

What happened in during the Chinese Warring State period?

• The Warring States period was a time of peace and prosperity in China.
• The Chinese Warring States period was characterized by military conflict among seven states, leading to the unification of China.
• The Warring States period was solely about trade agreements between states.
• The Warring States period ended with the establishment of a democratic government.

What is the main concept of Confucianism?

• The main concept of Confucianism is the pursuit of wealth and power.
• The main concept of Confucianism is the cultivation of moral virtues and the importance of social relationships.
• The main concept of Confucianism emphasizes individualism over community.
• The main concept of Confucianism focuses solely on religious rituals and ceremonies.

What is the main concept of Taoism/Daoism?

• The main concept of Taoism is to seek enlightenment through meditation alone.
• The main concept of Taoism is living in harmony with the Tao.
• The main concept of Taoism is to follow strict religious rituals.
• The main concept of Taoism is to achieve wealth and power.

What is the Yin Yang?

• The Yin Yang is a symbol representing the duality and interconnectedness of opposites in Chinese philosophy.
• A form of meditation technique
• A traditional Chinese dish
• A type of martial arts practice