Ancient Chinese Civilization

The Shang Dynasty ended around 1046 B.C. due to the tyrannical rule of its final king, who was known for enjoying torturing people. What was his name?

• King Wen

• King Di Xin

• King Wu

• King Zhou

Which Chinese dynasty is known as the longest reigning dynasty in Chinese history?

• Shang Dynasty

• Qin Dynasty

• Zhou Dynasty

• Han Dynasty

The concept that a monarch's right to rule came from divine approval, which greatly influenced Chinese politics for centuries, is known as the:

• Doctrine of Karma

• Mandate of Heaven

• Divine Right of Kings

• Law of Zhou

Confucianism, started by Confucius, primarily emphasizes:

• The pursuit of personal wealth

• Individual freedom and rebellion

• Duty, social roles, and the importance of social hierarchies

• Non-violence and asceticism

In Confucian philosophy, what concept encourages loyalty, obedience, and respect to one’s elders and ancestors, as well as authority?

• Wu Wei

• Yin and Yang

• Filial piety

• Legalism

Who is traditionally credited with founding Taoism?

• Confucius

• Mencius

• Lao Tzu

• Sun-Tzu

The Taoist concept of 'Wu wei' suggests that humans should:

• Strive for ultimate power

• Act aggressively to achieve goals

• Accept everything as it is, embodying nothingness

• Constantly seek material possessions

In Chinese philosophy, the 'yin and yang' concept represents:

• The cyclical nature of seasons

• The duality of opposing forces that are interconnected and interdependent

• The balance between military and civilian rule

• The hierarchy of social classes

According to Legalist philosophy, what is the natural inclination of people that necessitates strict enforcement of the law?

• They are naturally compassionate

• They are naturally selfish and evil

• They are naturally cooperative

• They are naturally artistic

The three centuries when various rival Chinese states battled viciously for territorial advantage and dominance, leading up to the unification by Qin, is known as the:

• Spring and Autumn Period

• Hundred Schools of Thought Period

• Warring States Period

• Period of Disunity