What might be the advice of a person who follows Confucianism?

Treat everyone with kindness and respect your parents.

In its earliest history, how much contact did China have with other early civilizations, (Egypt, Mesopotamia & India)

Relatively little contact. China developed its own identity.

Which accurately describes ancient China?

Relatively isolated from other civilizations

Which is true of Shi Huangdi, the ruler during most of the Qin dynasty (221BC-206BC)?

He was very strict throughout his life, and maintained complete control

What was the situation in China towards the end of the Zhou Dynasty?

The states of China had become like independent countries

During the Han dynasty, how did the Chinese decide who would get a government job?

By passing an academic test on Confucianism

What might be the advice of a Buddhist

Reject the material world. It is the cause of suffering.

What is a key concept in Confucionsim

The duty of a superior is to take care of his inferiors

How did the Qin dynasty (221BC-206BC) end?

After the death of Shi Huangdi, there was a rebellion

During the Han Dynasty (206BC-210AD), how did they start deciding who would get government jobs?

By a written test based on Confucian philosophy, literature and poetry

In the Chinese idea of "Yin and Yang", what do "Yin and Yang" represent?

Yin-Passive female energy, Yang-Active male energy

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1
Which of these was not one of the early Chinese crafts?
making fine pottery
Silk making
Glass making
making ornagment of jade
2
During which dynasty did Confucius and Laozu live?
Xia Dynasty
Shang Dynasty
Qin Dynasty
Zhou dynasty
3
What might be the advice of a person who follows Confucianism?
Follow the way of nature
Gain as much wealth as possible
Treat everyone with kindness and respect your parents.
Reject the material world, which is the cause of suffering.
4
Who wrote "The Art of War"?
Ying Zheng
Laotzi
Confucius
Sun Tzu
5
Who wrote, "Goodness is to human nature, like flowing downward is to water."
Li Si
Mencius
Laozi
Ban Zhau
6
In the "Vinegar Tasters", who smiles because he thinks the vinegar tastes the way nature meant for it to taste?
Confucius
Shi Huangdi
Buddha
Laozi
7
In its earliest history, how much contact did China have with other early civilizations, (Egypt, Mesopotamia & India)
Relatively little contact. China developed its own identity.
A lot of contact. China got many ideas from these civilizations.
8
Who is NOT in this picture
Buddha
Laozu
Confucius
Li Si
9
What emperor of the Han dynasty started the policies of leveling and government monopolies?
Wudi
Liu Bang
Shi Huangdi
Laotzu
10
Which accurately describes ancient China?
Land mostly covered with mountains
Relatively isolated from other civilizations
Land mostly covered with deserts
Closely connected to other ancient civilizations
11
Was Chinese writing phonetic, meaning symbols represented spoken sounds?
No
Yes
12
Which of the following was NOT one of the "5 Chinese Classics"?
Summer and Autumn Annals (History)
Tale of Genji (Romance)
Book of Changes (I Ching)
Book of Rites (Rituals)
13
Which was not one of the famous crafts of Ancient China
beautiful objects of glass
Objects of jade
beautiful objects of bronze
Fine pottery
14
Which is true of Shi Huangdi, the ruler during most of the Qin dynasty (221BC-206BC)?
He made war at first, but later became a man of peace
Towards the end of his life he became a Jainist
He was very strict throughout his life, and maintained complete control
15
What special mineral was believed to have magical properties; it was carved and often placed on the bodies of the dead?
Copper
Silver
Jade
Gold
16
What is the book of Daoist poetry?
DaoAnalects
Dao de Jing
Dao Huangdi
Dao of Spring and Autumn
17
According to Chinese myth, who was the original deity from whose body the world was made?
Yong
Yu
Pangu
Pongo
18
What was the dynasty from 206BC-210AD, the 5th in our list?
Han Dynasty
Ming Dynasty
Qin Dynasty
Tang Dynasty
19
What group of people did Shi Huangdi of the Qin dynasty bury alive?
over 400 Confucian Scholars
over 400 Dancing Girls who refused his advances
over 400 Daoist Monks
20
What was the situation in China towards the end of the Zhou Dynasty?
It was strong and united
The states of China had become like independent countries
21
In Chinese religion, to whom did most people pray?
To the ruler of the country
To dragons
To their ancestors
To the all-powerful gods
22
What was the capital of China during the Han dynasty?
Hong Kong
Anyang
Beijing
Ch'ang-an
23
What was Shi Huangdi of the Qin Dynasty famous for burning?
Books
Cows, as offerings to the gods
Images of his rivals
24
According to myth, who was the water engineer who controlled the floods and started the first dynasty?
Yu
Pongo
Pangu
Yong
25
What religion came to China from India?
Zoroastrianism
Hinduism
Buddhism
Janism
26
What theory did the Zhou Dynasty (1050BC-256BC) develop to justify its overthrow of the privious Shang dynasty?
Survival of the Fittest
Mandate of Heaven
Equality of all All Citizens
27
Who reunified China and started the Qin Dynasty (221BC-206BC)?
Wudi
Confucius
Shi Huangdi
Liu Bang
28
During the Han dynasty, how did the Chinese decide who would get a government job?
By a test of courage and endurance
By passing a test of physical strength
By passing an academic test on Confucianism
By whether you belonged to a noble family
29
What is the "middle river" of China's 3 main rivers?
Xi River
Huang River
Ganges River
Chang (Yangtze)
30
Whose tomb from the Shang dynasty was found with its contents still in it?
Yi Ling
Fu Hau
Pangu
Puabi
31
What dynasty was 221BC-206BC (a very short dynasty) and the 4th in our list?
Han
Song
Qin
Ming
32
What special type of cloth was made in China during the Shang dynasty?
Wool
Linen
Silk
Cotton
33
What might be the advice of a Buddhist
Relax and go with the flow
Obey the rules no matter what
Reject the material world. It is the cause of suffering.
Respect your parents and always use good manners
34
What is a key concept of Daoism?
Have great respect for your parents
Obey the rules
Follow the way of nature
Work hard and do your best
35
The greatest enemy of the Chinese during the Han dynasty, and during most periods of early Chinese history?
Zhongguo
Mongols
Xiongnu
Tibet
36
What is a key concept in Confucionsim
If you do good in your life, you will be reborn
All people are are essentially equal
You should not desire the pleasures of the material world
The duty of a superior is to take care of his inferiors
37
What was the capital during the Han dynasty?
Beijing
Hongkong
Anyang
Chang-an
38
How did the Qin dynasty (221BC-206BC) end?
Shi Huangdi voluntary gave up power and became a Buddhist
Shi Huandi had no heir, and nobles voted on who would succeed him
After the death of Shi Huangdi, there was a rebellion
39
What is a key idea in "The Art of War".
All war is based on deception
All war is about having a cause that is morally right
The key factor in war is having the most powerful weapons
The Gods decide the outcome of war. It is pre-ordained by the Gods
40
Which religion/philosophy emphasizes the way of nature?
Legalism
Buddhism
Daoism
Confucianism
41
What famous structure was built (at least the early version of it) during the Qin dynasty?
Great Road System
Grand Canal
Taj Mahal
Great Wall
42
Which of the following was not an innovation during the Zhou (1050BC-256BC) Dynasty?
Gunpowder
Iron, used for tools and weapons
Money in the form of coins with a square hole in the middle
43
What does Zhongguo mean?
Land of Silk
Greatest Country
Middle Kingdom
Land of the Gods
44
During the Han Dynasty (206BC-210AD), how did they start deciding who would get government jobs?
By a test of physical strength, based on running, swimming&lifting weights
By a written test based on Confucian philosophy, literature and poetry
By a test of courage, based on withstanding physical pain &emotional stress
45
What is the northernmost of China's three main rivers?
Xi River
Ganges River
Chang River (Yangtze)
Huang River
46
What is the slightly yellow colored soil that gives the Huang River its yellow tinge?
Loess
Loam
Humus
Compost
47
What surrounded the tomb of Shi Huangdi?
A circle of small pyramids built for his wives
The Great Wall
Terra Cotta warriors
Images of lions and other fierce beasts
48
What is another way to spell Daoism?
Taoism
Laoism
Gaoism
Maoism
49
What dynasty was 1050BC-256BC, the 3rd in our list?
Qin
Han
Zhou
Shang
50
What philosophy/religion does this painting reflect?
Confucianism
Daoism
Buddhism
Legalism
51
In the Chinese idea of "Yin and Yang", what do "Yin and Yang" represent?
Yin-Good; Yang-Evil
Yin-Evil; Yang-Good
Yin-Passive female energy, Yang-Active male energy
Yin-Active male energy; Yang-passive female energy
52
Name the first 5 Chinese dynasties in order
Xia, Zhou, Han, Qin, Zhou
Qin, Shang, Xia, Zhou, Han
Xia, Shang, Zhou, Qin, Han
Xia, Shang, Qin, Zhou, Han
53
Which Chinese dynasty was 2200BC-1750BC, and possibly mythical because it pre-dated writing?
Xia
Qin
Shang
Zhou
54
What was the Chinese term for the Huns?
Zhongguo
Xiongnu
Zhou
Mongols
55
Who wrote, "I, the unworthy writer, am by nature unsophisticated and unenlightened. . "
Ban Zhau
Confucius
Laozi
Mencius
56
What was the last and most important capital of Shang Dynasty China?
Anyang
Beijing
Shanghai
Chang-an
57
Which is true of the Zhou Dynasty (1050BC-256BC)
It remained unifed and strong
It lost its western territory&dissintegrated into separate states
58
In what part of early China did most of the people live?
West
East
59
How were important decisions made in a Chinese family in ancient times?
The father/grandfather made all important decisions for all family members
Each individual member made decisions for him/herself.
The family held a meeting at which each member contributed ideas
The mother & father discussed matters and made decisions together
60
What is the Huang River sometimes called?
China's Joy
China's Sorrow
Mysterious River
Great Dragon River
61
What is the term for the policy of making the price of food stable?
Standardizing
Rationing
Stabilizing
Leveling
62
According to the theory of the Mandate of Heaven, who decides who is fit to rule a country
The nobles
The people
the Gods
The priests
63
Who would be the least likely to follow Daoism?
a government official
an alchemist (early chemist)
an artist
a peasant farmer
64
Which of the following did Qin Shi Huangdi NOT make standard throughout China
Axle width of carts
Money
Price of basic foods
Weights and measures
65
Who was the most important deity during the Shang dynasty
Zhongguo
Mushu
Shangdi
Zhongnu
66
Who was the female Confucian who wrote Lessons for Women?
Hanfeizi
Ban Zhau
Hatshepsut
Wudi
67
When did the Chinese begin to use money?
Shang
Zhou
Han
Qin
68
Who was the founder of Daoism?
Hanfeizi
Laotzu
Shi Huangdi
Kong
69
What was the philosophy of the Qin dynasty (221BC-206BC)?
Daoism
Legalism
Confucianism
Buddhism
70
What philosophy was adopted as the official philosophy during the Han dynasty (206BC-210AD)?
Legalism
Daoism
Buddhism
Confucianism
71
Which one of these is not one of the 5 basic relationships in Confucianism?
Father -son
Older brother-younger brother
friend-friend
Teacher-student
72
According to Confucius, how many basic relationships are there in society?
4
6
3
5
73
What might be the advice of a Daoist?
obey the laws no matter what
Reject the material word. It is the cause of suffering
Work hard, and always do your best
Relax and let whatever comes naturally happen
74
According to Confucianism, how does a person's basic character form?
From his relationships in the family
In his relationships with friends
75
According to the principal of "Yin and Yang", which is true?
A person should be only "Yin"
A person should be only "Yang"
Everyone should have at least a little of both Yin and Yang
76
Along what river did the earliest Chinese civilizations arise?
Indus
Huang
Xi
Chang
77
Which dynasty especially used feudalism as a means of organization?
Zhou
Qin
Han
Shang
78
In the "Vinegar Tasters", who looks sad because he is reminded that the world is full of suffering?
Buddha
Laozu
Confucius
79
What is the last 200 years of the Zhou (1050BC-256BC) dynasty called?
Warring States
Bright Zhou
Western Zhou
Heavenly Period
80
On what were the earliest examples of Chinese writing made?
Paper
Bones and turtle shells
Papyrus
Clay tablets
81
Who won the power struggle after the fall of Qin, and started the next dynasty in 206BC?
Li Si, called Emperor Taizong
Liu Bang, called Emperor Gaozu
Li Si, called Emperor Tang
Liu Bang, called Emperor Wudi
82
What was the purpose of the earliest Chinese writing?
Asking questions of the Gods or ancestors
Writing poetry
Recording taxes
Recording gifts to temples
83
During which dynasty did the Silk Road trade begin?
Xia
Shang
Han
Qin
84
What was silk made from?
anmal skins
The cocoon of a caterpillar
The body of a snail called the murex
fibers from the plant called flax
85
Which is NOT true of women in ancient Chinese society?
When a girl/woman married, she became a member of her husbands family.
Most girls were not taught to read/write, but a few did learn how.
When a girl/woman married, she obeyed her husband but not his parents.
Women were considered inferior to men.
86
What is NOT a key concept of Confucianism
All life is full of suffering
a ruler is to his subjects like a father is to a son
People are good by nature
You should treat all others with kindness
87
What did China call itself?
Xiongnu
China
Land of the Rising Sun
Zhongguo
88
What is the actual name of the man who became "Buddha"?
Laozi
Siddhartha Gautama
Ashoka
Confucius
89
What is the term for a government in which a ruler delegates power to nobles, who pledge him loyalty &military service?
Feudalism
Oligarchy
Empire
Republic
90
What is the term for extreme respect for parents, a key idea of Confucianism?
Piety
Extreme reverence
Great Affection
Filial piety
91
What is the southernmost river of China's 3 main river?
Xi River
Xi River
Chang (Yangtze) River
Huang River
92
What is the famous book about how to win any form of competition, written during the Zhou dynasty of China?
Book of Changes (I Ching)
Analects
Art of War
Summer and Autumn Annals
93
In the "Vinegar Tasters", who frowns, because he is concentrating on whether the vinegar has been correctly made?
Shi Huangdi
Buddha
Confucious
Laozu
94
From which direction did most invasions of China come?
North
West
East
South
95
Who was the Confucian scholar who emphasized the people are good by nature?
Mencius
Shi Huangdi
Li Si
Hanfeizi
96
Which dynasty (1750BC-1050BC) was the first definitely historical dynasty, the one when writing was invented?
Han
Shang
Xia
Qin
97
Which of these was not one of the early Chinese inventions
Glass
seismograph
making paper
Magnetic compass

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1
Which of these was not one of the early Chinese crafts?
making fine pottery
Silk making
Glass making
making ornagment of jade
2
During which dynasty did Confucius and Laozu live?
Xia Dynasty
Shang Dynasty
Qin Dynasty
Zhou dynasty
3
What might be the advice of a person who follows Confucianism?
Follow the way of nature
Gain as much wealth as possible
Treat everyone with kindness and respect your parents.
Reject the material world, which is the cause of suffering.
4
Who wrote "The Art of War"?
Ying Zheng
Laotzi
Confucius
Sun Tzu
5
Who wrote, "Goodness is to human nature, like flowing downward is to water."
Li Si
Mencius
Laozi
Ban Zhau
6
In the "Vinegar Tasters", who smiles because he thinks the vinegar tastes the way nature meant for it to taste?
Confucius
Shi Huangdi
Buddha
Laozi
7
In its earliest history, how much contact did China have with other early civilizations, (Egypt, Mesopotamia & India)
Relatively little contact. China developed its own identity.
A lot of contact. China got many ideas from these civilizations.
8
Who is NOT in this picture
Buddha
Laozu
Confucius
Li Si
9
What emperor of the Han dynasty started the policies of leveling and government monopolies?
Wudi
Liu Bang
Shi Huangdi
Laotzu
10
Which accurately describes ancient China?
Land mostly covered with mountains
Relatively isolated from other civilizations
Land mostly covered with deserts
Closely connected to other ancient civilizations
11
Was Chinese writing phonetic, meaning symbols represented spoken sounds?
No
Yes
12
Which of the following was NOT one of the "5 Chinese Classics"?
Summer and Autumn Annals (History)
Tale of Genji (Romance)
Book of Changes (I Ching)
Book of Rites (Rituals)
13
Which was not one of the famous crafts of Ancient China
beautiful objects of glass
Objects of jade
beautiful objects of bronze
Fine pottery
14
Which is true of Shi Huangdi, the ruler during most of the Qin dynasty (221BC-206BC)?
He made war at first, but later became a man of peace
Towards the end of his life he became a Jainist
He was very strict throughout his life, and maintained complete control
15
What special mineral was believed to have magical properties; it was carved and often placed on the bodies of the dead?
Copper
Silver
Jade
Gold
16
What is the book of Daoist poetry?
DaoAnalects
Dao de Jing
Dao Huangdi
Dao of Spring and Autumn
17
According to Chinese myth, who was the original deity from whose body the world was made?
Yong
Yu
Pangu
Pongo
18
What was the dynasty from 206BC-210AD, the 5th in our list?
Han Dynasty
Ming Dynasty
Qin Dynasty
Tang Dynasty
19
What group of people did Shi Huangdi of the Qin dynasty bury alive?
over 400 Confucian Scholars
over 400 Dancing Girls who refused his advances
over 400 Daoist Monks
20
What was the situation in China towards the end of the Zhou Dynasty?
It was strong and united
The states of China had become like independent countries
21
In Chinese religion, to whom did most people pray?
To the ruler of the country
To dragons
To their ancestors
To the all-powerful gods
22
What was the capital of China during the Han dynasty?
Hong Kong
Anyang
Beijing
Ch'ang-an
23
What was Shi Huangdi of the Qin Dynasty famous for burning?
Books
Cows, as offerings to the gods
Images of his rivals
24
According to myth, who was the water engineer who controlled the floods and started the first dynasty?
Yu
Pongo
Pangu
Yong
25
What religion came to China from India?
Zoroastrianism
Hinduism
Buddhism
Janism
26
What theory did the Zhou Dynasty (1050BC-256BC) develop to justify its overthrow of the privious Shang dynasty?
Survival of the Fittest
Mandate of Heaven
Equality of all All Citizens
27
Who reunified China and started the Qin Dynasty (221BC-206BC)?
Wudi
Confucius
Shi Huangdi
Liu Bang
28
During the Han dynasty, how did the Chinese decide who would get a government job?
By a test of courage and endurance
By passing a test of physical strength
By passing an academic test on Confucianism
By whether you belonged to a noble family
29
What is the "middle river" of China's 3 main rivers?
Xi River
Huang River
Ganges River
Chang (Yangtze)
30
Whose tomb from the Shang dynasty was found with its contents still in it?
Yi Ling
Fu Hau
Pangu
Puabi
31
What dynasty was 221BC-206BC (a very short dynasty) and the 4th in our list?
Han
Song
Qin
Ming
32
What special type of cloth was made in China during the Shang dynasty?
Wool
Linen
Silk
Cotton
33
What might be the advice of a Buddhist
Relax and go with the flow
Obey the rules no matter what
Reject the material world. It is the cause of suffering.
Respect your parents and always use good manners
34
What is a key concept of Daoism?
Have great respect for your parents
Obey the rules
Follow the way of nature
Work hard and do your best
35
The greatest enemy of the Chinese during the Han dynasty, and during most periods of early Chinese history?
Zhongguo
Mongols
Xiongnu
Tibet
36
What is a key concept in Confucionsim
If you do good in your life, you will be reborn
All people are are essentially equal
You should not desire the pleasures of the material world
The duty of a superior is to take care of his inferiors
37
What was the capital during the Han dynasty?
Beijing
Hongkong
Anyang
Chang-an
38
How did the Qin dynasty (221BC-206BC) end?
Shi Huangdi voluntary gave up power and became a Buddhist
Shi Huandi had no heir, and nobles voted on who would succeed him
After the death of Shi Huangdi, there was a rebellion
39
What is a key idea in "The Art of War".
All war is based on deception
All war is about having a cause that is morally right
The key factor in war is having the most powerful weapons
The Gods decide the outcome of war. It is pre-ordained by the Gods
40
Which religion/philosophy emphasizes the way of nature?
Legalism
Buddhism
Daoism
Confucianism
41
What famous structure was built (at least the early version of it) during the Qin dynasty?
Great Road System
Grand Canal
Taj Mahal
Great Wall
42
Which of the following was not an innovation during the Zhou (1050BC-256BC) Dynasty?
Gunpowder
Iron, used for tools and weapons
Money in the form of coins with a square hole in the middle
43
What does Zhongguo mean?
Land of Silk
Greatest Country
Middle Kingdom
Land of the Gods
44
During the Han Dynasty (206BC-210AD), how did they start deciding who would get government jobs?
By a test of physical strength, based on running, swimming&lifting weights
By a written test based on Confucian philosophy, literature and poetry
By a test of courage, based on withstanding physical pain &emotional stress
45
What is the northernmost of China's three main rivers?
Xi River
Ganges River
Chang River (Yangtze)
Huang River
46
What is the slightly yellow colored soil that gives the Huang River its yellow tinge?
Loess
Loam
Humus
Compost
47
What surrounded the tomb of Shi Huangdi?
A circle of small pyramids built for his wives
The Great Wall
Terra Cotta warriors
Images of lions and other fierce beasts
48
What is another way to spell Daoism?
Taoism
Laoism
Gaoism
Maoism
49
What dynasty was 1050BC-256BC, the 3rd in our list?
Qin
Han
Zhou
Shang
50
What philosophy/religion does this painting reflect?
Confucianism
Daoism
Buddhism
Legalism
51
In the Chinese idea of "Yin and Yang", what do "Yin and Yang" represent?
Yin-Good; Yang-Evil
Yin-Evil; Yang-Good
Yin-Passive female energy, Yang-Active male energy
Yin-Active male energy; Yang-passive female energy
52
Name the first 5 Chinese dynasties in order
Xia, Zhou, Han, Qin, Zhou
Qin, Shang, Xia, Zhou, Han
Xia, Shang, Zhou, Qin, Han
Xia, Shang, Qin, Zhou, Han
53
Which Chinese dynasty was 2200BC-1750BC, and possibly mythical because it pre-dated writing?
Xia
Qin
Shang
Zhou
54
What was the Chinese term for the Huns?
Zhongguo
Xiongnu
Zhou
Mongols
55
Who wrote, "I, the unworthy writer, am by nature unsophisticated and unenlightened. . "
Ban Zhau
Confucius
Laozi
Mencius
56
What was the last and most important capital of Shang Dynasty China?
Anyang
Beijing
Shanghai
Chang-an
57
Which is true of the Zhou Dynasty (1050BC-256BC)
It remained unifed and strong
It lost its western territory&dissintegrated into separate states
58
In what part of early China did most of the people live?
West
East
59
How were important decisions made in a Chinese family in ancient times?
The father/grandfather made all important decisions for all family members
Each individual member made decisions for him/herself.
The family held a meeting at which each member contributed ideas
The mother & father discussed matters and made decisions together
60
What is the Huang River sometimes called?
China's Joy
China's Sorrow
Mysterious River
Great Dragon River
61
What is the term for the policy of making the price of food stable?
Standardizing
Rationing
Stabilizing
Leveling
62
According to the theory of the Mandate of Heaven, who decides who is fit to rule a country
The nobles
The people
the Gods
The priests
63
Who would be the least likely to follow Daoism?
a government official
an alchemist (early chemist)
an artist
a peasant farmer
64
Which of the following did Qin Shi Huangdi NOT make standard throughout China
Axle width of carts
Money
Price of basic foods
Weights and measures
65
Who was the most important deity during the Shang dynasty
Zhongguo
Mushu
Shangdi
Zhongnu
66
Who was the female Confucian who wrote Lessons for Women?
Hanfeizi
Ban Zhau
Hatshepsut
Wudi
67
When did the Chinese begin to use money?
Shang
Zhou
Han
Qin
68
Who was the founder of Daoism?
Hanfeizi
Laotzu
Shi Huangdi
Kong
69
What was the philosophy of the Qin dynasty (221BC-206BC)?
Daoism
Legalism
Confucianism
Buddhism
70
What philosophy was adopted as the official philosophy during the Han dynasty (206BC-210AD)?
Legalism
Daoism
Buddhism
Confucianism
71
Which one of these is not one of the 5 basic relationships in Confucianism?
Father -son
Older brother-younger brother
friend-friend
Teacher-student
72
According to Confucius, how many basic relationships are there in society?
4
6
3
5
73
What might be the advice of a Daoist?
obey the laws no matter what
Reject the material word. It is the cause of suffering
Work hard, and always do your best
Relax and let whatever comes naturally happen
74
According to Confucianism, how does a person's basic character form?
From his relationships in the family
In his relationships with friends
75
According to the principal of "Yin and Yang", which is true?
A person should be only "Yin"
A person should be only "Yang"
Everyone should have at least a little of both Yin and Yang
76
Along what river did the earliest Chinese civilizations arise?
Indus
Huang
Xi
Chang
77
Which dynasty especially used feudalism as a means of organization?
Zhou
Qin
Han
Shang
78
In the "Vinegar Tasters", who looks sad because he is reminded that the world is full of suffering?
Buddha
Laozu
Confucius
79
What is the last 200 years of the Zhou (1050BC-256BC) dynasty called?
Warring States
Bright Zhou
Western Zhou
Heavenly Period
80
On what were the earliest examples of Chinese writing made?
Paper
Bones and turtle shells
Papyrus
Clay tablets
81
Who won the power struggle after the fall of Qin, and started the next dynasty in 206BC?
Li Si, called Emperor Taizong
Liu Bang, called Emperor Gaozu
Li Si, called Emperor Tang
Liu Bang, called Emperor Wudi
82
What was the purpose of the earliest Chinese writing?
Asking questions of the Gods or ancestors
Writing poetry
Recording taxes
Recording gifts to temples
83
During which dynasty did the Silk Road trade begin?
Xia
Shang
Han
Qin
84
What was silk made from?
anmal skins
The cocoon of a caterpillar
The body of a snail called the murex
fibers from the plant called flax
85
Which is NOT true of women in ancient Chinese society?
When a girl/woman married, she became a member of her husbands family.
Most girls were not taught to read/write, but a few did learn how.
When a girl/woman married, she obeyed her husband but not his parents.
Women were considered inferior to men.
86
What is NOT a key concept of Confucianism
All life is full of suffering
a ruler is to his subjects like a father is to a son
People are good by nature
You should treat all others with kindness
87
What did China call itself?
Xiongnu
China
Land of the Rising Sun
Zhongguo
88
What is the actual name of the man who became "Buddha"?
Laozi
Siddhartha Gautama
Ashoka
Confucius
89
What is the term for a government in which a ruler delegates power to nobles, who pledge him loyalty &military service?
Feudalism
Oligarchy
Empire
Republic
90
What is the term for extreme respect for parents, a key idea of Confucianism?
Piety
Extreme reverence
Great Affection
Filial piety
91
What is the southernmost river of China's 3 main river?
Xi River
Xi River
Chang (Yangtze) River
Huang River
92
What is the famous book about how to win any form of competition, written during the Zhou dynasty of China?
Book of Changes (I Ching)
Analects
Art of War
Summer and Autumn Annals
93
In the "Vinegar Tasters", who frowns, because he is concentrating on whether the vinegar has been correctly made?
Shi Huangdi
Buddha
Confucious
Laozu
94
From which direction did most invasions of China come?
North
West
East
South
95
Who was the Confucian scholar who emphasized the people are good by nature?
Mencius
Shi Huangdi
Li Si
Hanfeizi
96
Which dynasty (1750BC-1050BC) was the first definitely historical dynasty, the one when writing was invented?
Han
Shang
Xia
Qin
97
Which of these was not one of the early Chinese inventions
Glass
seismograph
making paper
Magnetic compass