Name China's natural barriers.

Pacific Ocean, Himalayas, Gobi Desert, Yellow River

What are some of the contributions of the Shang dynasty?

oracle bones, writing system, and bronze

The Hebrew's departure from Egypt

How do we know Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro had contact with and influence one another

They traded with each other; cultural diffusion

Where did the Silk Road end?

at the Mediterranean Sea in Rome

Give an example of domestication

people need help plowing, so they put horses on the farm

Why did Qin Shi Huangdi have all books burned that did not agree with legalism?

he was a strict leader that did not respect other's beliefs

What are the basic beliefs of legalism

Strict laws and strict punishments

Why is it important for Hindus to have good Dharma and Karma?

reincarnate to a better caste in your next life

How did standardization effect China?

trade and communication became easier

How are Confucianism, Taoism, and legalism similar?

All philosophies are based on bringing order back to China

What are the basic principals or guidelines do Buddhist follow?

The Four Noble truths and Eightfold Path

What are the basic beliefs of Taoism

all people should live in harmony with nature

what are some of the contributions of the Han dynasty?

paper, compass, and acupuncture

Why did people trade using the Silk Road even though it was extremely dangerous?

It allowed them to have wealth and goods

Confucius believed a good leader always...

sets a good example and tries to do the right thing

Qin Shi Huangdi was a legalist. How would you describe his style of governing?

He had a strong government with strict laws & punishments

What changes were made under Qin Shi Huangdi's rule?

became unified because of standardization and strict laws

What happened when the Yellow River flooded and it left fertile silt?

People began to grow crops in the rich soil

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1
In what culture did the Vedas originate?
Egypt/Egyptians
Sumer/Summerians
Indus/Aryana
China / Chinese
2
Name China's natural barriers.
Sahara Desert, Nile River, Cataract
Indus River Valley, Ganges River, Hindu Kush Mountains
Tigris/Euphrates, Red Sea, Arabian Sea
Pacific Ocean, Himalayas, Gobi Desert, Yellow River
3
What are some of the contributions of the Shang dynasty?
bridge, sewers system, and temples
books, canals, and writing utensils
oracle bones, writing system, and bronze
chop sticks, the Great Wall, and legalism
4
What is the Exodus?
The journey Abraham took to Mesopotamia.
the scattering of Jews away from Cannan
The Hebrew's departure from Egypt
Conflict between the Hebrews and Romans
5
Why did Shi Huangdi have the Great Wall built?
to energize the nations
to unify the nation
to beautify nations
to protect China
6
what event caused the Zhou dynasty to end?
The Warring States Period
Persian War
Earthquakes
The Exodus
7
How do we know Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro had contact with and influence one another
they knew how to deal with monsoons
They were ruled by separate dynasties after a war over land
They traded with each other; cultural diffusion
They had difficulty completing tasks
8
Who was the founder of Judaism?
Abraham
Siddhartha Gautama
Moses
No one
9
Where did the Silk Road end?
at the Atlantic Ocean in America
in the Arabian Peninsula in Saudi Arabia
at the Mediterranean Sea in Rome
in central Asia in Yemin
10
Give an example of domestication
People need a way to write, so they draw pictures to use
people need help plowing, so they put horses on the farm
people need laws, so they created a written code
people to trade, so they invented money
11
Why did Qin Shi Huangdi have all books burned that did not agree with legalism?
he was a strict leader that did not respect other's beliefs
he believed nobles read differently that farmers
he was a kind leader who respected others' beliefs
others' writings in existence at the time were unworthy
12
What are the basic beliefs of legalism
Strict laws and strict punishments
The laws of China should be written down
Public works should be built in a parts of the country.
the ideas of Confucius and Buddha should be made into laws
13
Why is it important for Hindus to have good Dharma and Karma?
Good Karma helps you follow the Eightfold Path
Good Karma helps you become a better Jew.
reincarnate to a better caste in your next life
Good Karma helps you marry people in a different Caste
14
How did standardization effect China?
People were happier with Taoism
There was fewer coins
trade and communication became easier
the government weakened due to invasion
15
Under the Zhou dynasty, where did rulers get their god-given power from?
other kings
the peasants
mandate of Heaven
nobles
16
What does monotheism mean?
many rulers
belief in many gods
belief in one God
belief in one ruler
17
If someone challenged a leader of one of China's dynasties, they believed they would be against
the standardization of laws and money
the building of roads and canals
the Mandate of Heaven
manufacturing of silk
18
How are Confucianism, Taoism, and legalism similar?
All philosophies are based on bringing order back to China
All philosophies are based on the Five Relationships
All philosophies are based on beliefs from the Torah
All philosophies are based on government laws
19
What are the basic principals or guidelines do Buddhist follow?
The Caste System and dharma/karma
The Ten Commandments from the Bible
The Four Noble truths and Eightfold Path
The Five Relationships
20
What are the basic beliefs of Taoism
all people should live in harmony with nature
All people should be allowed to own property
all people should obey rules
all people should follow the rules of society
21
what are some of the contributions of the Han dynasty?
cuneiform, ziggurat, and hanging gardens
grid-like cities, sewage system, and writing systems
paper, compass, and acupuncture
papyrus and irrigation
22
What did Confucius think was important when governing people?
strictness
respect
balance with nature
harsh punishment
23
Why did people trade using the Silk Road even though it was extremely dangerous?
it allowed them to visit pyramids and ziggurats
It allowed them to have wealth and goods
it allowed them to finally see Japanese culture.
it allowed them to trade purple dye and cedar
24
What is the system in Ancient China that exchanged loyalty for land?
democracy
feudalism
tyranny
manorialism
25
Confucius believed a good leader always...
people who become leaders should disregard the laws of China
sets a good example and tries to do the right thing
Government workers should act the same as farmers
laws should always be made that require people to behave
26
Qin Shi Huangdi was a legalist. How would you describe his style of governing?
He provided landowners with more land for farming
He insisted the Chinese people respect nature
He encouraged people to act decently and kindly to others
He had a strong government with strict laws & punishments
27
What changes were made under Qin Shi Huangdi's rule?
more poverty because of the lack of fertile soil
divided because of the Yellow River's flooding.
More problems due to a lack of standardization
became unified because of standardization and strict laws
28
Harappa is located near what river?
Huange He River
Tigris River
Indus River
Nile River
29
Who was Lao-Tze
the creator of Hinduism
the creator of Buddhism
the creator of legalism
the creator of Taoism
30
What happened when the Yellow River flooded and it left fertile silt?
People began to let animals graze along the river
People began to grow crops in the rich soil
people began to defend themselves against others.
people began to learn about other cultures
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What caused China to have contact with other cultures?
great poverty and chaos led to flooding
because they created a powerful army.
the Aryans invaded China
trade along the Silk Road

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