Why did a period of cultural diffusion occur during the Han Dynasty?

The Han conquered lands beyond China’s natural borders.

How did the Chinese during the Han Dynasty improve navigation?

They invented a magnetic compass.

Choose the correct definition of hierarchy.

organization in which people are ranked above the other according to status

How did Confucius want to address the political and cultural problems that were prevalent in China during his lifetime?

He developed a philosophy that emphasized order, kinship, and hierarchy.

How did the record-keeping process improve during the Han Dynasty?

The Chinese invented a paper-making process and woodblock printing.

How did geography affect the development of ancient China?

isolated from other early civilizations by mountain ranges, deserts, ocean.

Choose the correct definition of dynasty.

a line of rulers from the same family

Which statement accurately describes the Silk Road?

The Silk Road was a series of trade routes between China & civilizations.

Choose the correct definition of peasant.

a person of low social status, especially a farmer

Choose the correct definition of mandate

an official order to do something

Choose the correct definition of diffusion.

the spread of people, products, ideas, and technology among places

How did the mandate of heaven make governing the large land of ancient China easier?

encouraged people to accept the ruler because the ruler was chosen by gods.

Choose the correct definition of noble.

a person who is a member of the nobility

Choose the correct definition of legalism.

strict or excessive adherence to the law

How did Shi Huangdi enforce his control over a widespread territory in China?

used Legalism with absolute power to king & strict laws /harsh punishments

Why did a period of cultural diffusion occur during the Han Dynasty?

The Han traded with other civilizations to build wealth from Chinese goods

How did Han Dynasty leaders react to the philosophy of Confucianism?

They implemented Confucianism and had political and economic success

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1
Choose the correct definition of harmony.
a state of boredom
a state of dissatisfaction
a state of peace or balance
a state of excitement or expectation
2
Why did a period of cultural diffusion occur during the Han Dynasty?
The Han encouraged China’s isolation and wanted to protect its culture.
The Han created many new goods that the Chinese used across the land.
The Han conquered lands beyond China’s natural borders.
3
How did the Chinese during the Han Dynasty improve navigation?
They built the Great Wall.
They followed the teachings of Confucius.
They built the Silk Road
They invented a magnetic compass.
4
Qin Shi Huangdi established the ____________Dynasty.
Qin
Han
Zhou
Shang
5
Choose the correct definition of hierarchy.
organization in which people are ranked above the other according to status
organization in which people freely choose their ranks and responsibilities
organization in which people or groups believe in the same god or gods
organization in which people or groups are equal and have certain rights
6
having a caring, family-like connection with someone
kinship
loyalty
hierarchy
role
7
Which items were valuable foreign trade goods for China during the Han Dynasty?
silk, spices, and porcelain
silk, spices, and copper coins
copper coins, porcelain, and jewelry
8
a strong, magnetic silvery-gray metal
copper
bronze
iron
terracotta
9
How was Buddhism introduced into ancient China?
through military conquest
through Confucianism
through Legalism
through trade
10
How did Confucius want to address the political and cultural problems that were prevalent in China during his lifetime?
He developed a philosophy that emphasized a selfish and evil human nature.
He developed a philosophy that emphasized cultural diffusion and openness.
He developed a philosophy that emphasized order, kinship, and hierarchy.
He developed a philosophy that emphasized the absolute power of the ruler.
11
How did the record-keeping process improve during the Han Dynasty?
The Chinese invented papyrus and hieroglyphics for writing.
The Chinese invented a paper-making process and woodblock printing.
The Chinese invented cuneiform writing on a clay tablet.
The Chinese invented a special silk paper that lasted longer.
12
How did geography affect the development of ancient China?
isolated from other early civilizations by rivers, plateaus, and plains.
connected to other early civilizations by mountain ranges, deserts, ocean.
connected to other early civilizations by rivers, plateaus, and plains.
isolated from other early civilizations by mountain ranges, deserts, ocean.
13
Choose the correct definition of dynasty.
a line of rulers from the same civilization
a line of rulers from the same group of nobles
a line of rulers from the same family
a line of rulers from the same region
14
Which statement accurately describes the Silk Road?
The Silk Road was a trail that connected China to India over the mountains.
The Silk Road was a wall that extended around the border of China.
The Silk Road was a series of trade routes between China & civilizations.
The Silk Road was the name for the ancient silk-making process.
15
Choose the correct definition of peasant.
a person of high social status, especially a merchant
a person without social status, especially a foreigner
a person of low social status, especially a farmer
a person of average social status, especially an artisan
16
Choose the correct definition of mandate
an official order to do something
an official plan to do something
an official refusal to do something
an official permit to do something
17
Choose the correct definition of diffusion.
the destruction of people, products, ideas, and technology over time
the spread of people, products, ideas, and technology among places
the changes in people, products, ideas, and technology over time
the differences in people, products, ideas, and technology among places
18
a system of government in which nobles gave land to lesser nobles to govern in exchange for loyalty and military service
Confucianism
Mandate of Heaven
feudalism
dynasty
19
What teachings did The Analects contain?
the teachings of the Qin Dynasty
the teachings of Legalism
the teachings of the Zhou Dynasty
the teachings of Confucianism
20
How did the mandate of heaven make governing the large land of ancient China easier?
encouraged people to accept the ruler because the ruler was chosen by gods.
discouraged people from overthrowing a ruler: gods were against new ruler
encouraged people to accept Chinese culture: gods said was best culture
discouraged people from accepting feudalism; gods wanted everyone equal.
21
the ruler in a government in which authority over the people is retained through a ruling family
emperor
monarch
dynasty
artisan
22
The __________Dynasty united ancient China.
Shang
Qin
Zhou
Han
23
Choose the correct definition of noble.
a person who is a member of the military
a person who is a member of the nobility
a person who is an artisan
a person who refuses to accept his or her place in society
24
the ruler of an empire
artisan
emperor
peasant
monarch
25
Choose the correct definition of legalism.
strict or excessive work requirements
strict or excessive adherence to the law
strict or excessive focus on order or harmony in relationships
strict or excessive loyalty to the ruler
26
How did Shi Huangdi enforce his control over a widespread territory in China?
used Confucianism which focused on order in relationships & respect elders
used Legalism with absolute power to king & strict laws /harsh punishments
used Confucianism that discouraged trust in people who served in government
used Legalism that required ruler to be fair and care for people as family
27
The ___________Dynasty was the first empire in Ancient China.
Han
Zhou
Shang
Qin
28
Why did a period of cultural diffusion occur during the Han Dynasty?
The Han encouraged China’s isolation and wanted to protect its culture.
The Han traded with other civilizations to build wealth from Chinese goods
The Han created many new goods that the Chinese used across the land.
29
How did Han Dynasty leaders react to the philosophy of Confucianism?
They implemented Confucianism and had political and economic success
They rejected Confucianism and had political and economic problems
They implemented Confucianism and had political and economic problems
They rejected Confucianism, and had political and economic success
30
the study of ideas about truth, right and wrong, and the nature and meaning of life
history
fable
myth
philosophy

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