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

After the death of Shi Huangdi, there was a rebellion

What was the purpose of the earliest Chinese writing?

Asking questions of the Gods or ancestors

According to the principal of "Yin and Yang", which is true?

Everyone should have at least a little of both Yin and Yang

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 might be the advice of a Daoist?

Relax and let whatever comes naturally happen

What is a key concept in Confucionsim

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

Which is NOT true of women in ancient Chinese society?

When a girl/woman married, she obeyed her husband but not his parents.

Which is true of the Zhou Dynasty (1050BC-256BC)

It lost its western territory&dissintegrated into separate states

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

The states of China had become like independent countries

What might be the advice of a Buddhist

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

Which accurately describes ancient China?

Relatively isolated from other civilizations

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

By passing an academic test on Confucianism

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

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Questions 97

Answers

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