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Why is the Terracotta Army significant?
A small artifact that was discovered by farmers
displays the power of Shi Huangdi
It is actually a huge weakness
displays a public works project that helped create jobs
2
Which geographic feature provided borders for China and provided a place to irrigate crops?
Rivers
Mountains
Desert
Plateau
3
A network of roads that connect Asia and Europe is called...
The Indian Ocean Complex
all the above
The Silk Road
Globalization
4
What type of irrigation was practiced on the mountains in China?
The Shaduf
terrace farming
Canals
Aquaducts
5
What was the Terracotta Army?
Example of how Shi Hungdi unifed China
A standing army to protect the border between China and nomadic tribes
A chamber built for Shi Huangdi's afterlife
an achievement that protects the empire from the north
6
Why was the Great Wall created?
Creating a sage path to the Silk Road
Protect against nomadic tribes to the north
To honor the Dynasties of the past
Keep the integrity and stabliity of the mountains
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What is the Dynastic Cycle?
a path to the afterlife
The book that tells rulers how to rule
The rise and fall of ruling families
God given right to rule over China
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What is Confucianuism?
Peace and harmony can be achieved through proper behavior and respect
Government and society should act/function the same
A philosophy that warns against weak governments
The belief in a god and the afterlife
9
What is the best definition of Legalism?
Governments need strict laws and harsh punishments to control society
There can be no social harmony without strict laws
that , believed that human beings are inherently selfish and short-sighted
all the above
10
Why was the Silk Road significant?
gave China access to the Ocean
Helped discover the Egyptian pyramids
Isolated China
connected different continents that allowed for cultural diffusion
11
Shi Huangdi is a strong leader because he unifed China after the Warring States Period
False
True
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I will pass this test!
False
True
13
Which of the following is not provided by rivers?
Fertile soil
transportation
protection from enemies
fresh water
14
Filial Piety is based on the five relationships
False
True
15
Why was the Great Wall notorious?
Working conditions led to workers dying and being buried in the wall
Led to an invasion of the Mongols
The wall was made stronger
all the above
16
Why is the Yellow River nicknamed China's Sorrow?
Major Chinese cities started there
because its floods are unpredictable and destructive
Wind-blown dust with a yellow color that blows into the river
Chinese civilization started in the fertile valley of the Yellow River
17
Buddhism is a perfect example of.....
Neolithic Revolution
all the above
The Easter Rising
Cultural Diffusion
18
The Five Relationships helps keep social order
False
True
19
What is a dynasty?
A traditional chinese dish
Families who use their names in their time of power
the rise and fall of ruling families
The authority to rule over China
20
The Analects is the book that contains all the teachings of legalism
True
False
21
Where did Buddhism originate?
The United States
China
Japan
India
22
Both Legalism and Confucianism want to achieve social order, peace and harmony
True
False
23
What are the Four Noble Truths?
A way to achieve immortality
Protects the Buddha from harm
Ways to keep suffering
Principles/teachings of Buddism
24
Which geographic feature benefited the Chinese but caused devastation
Plateau
Rivers
Deserts
Mountains
25
How was the Great Wall of China used?
a port of entry for goods and services
The towers were used to send smoke signals when being invaded
As a prison camp
a source of exercise
26
What is the historical circumstance of Buddhism?
Buddhism was created 2,500 years ago in India
Buddhism was split into 3 differnt forms
The process of going from hunting and gathering to farming
Buddhism was spread from India to China
27
The Eightfold Path is a path to end suffering
True
False
28
What is the historical context for Chinese civilization starting in the fertile valley of the Yellow River
Domestication of animals
permanent settlements
cultural diffusion
Neolithic Revolution
29
What is the goal of Buddhism?
karma
reincarnation
suffering
nirvana/enlightenment
30
Which geographic feature has a harsh climate, provides a natural border and isolates China from the rest of the world?
Plateau
Rivers
Mountains
Deserts
