The 4 closest bodies of saltwater to China are:

Pacific Ocean, East China Sea, Yellow Sea & South China Sea

In reference to writing, forming a claim is to:

State your opinion on a topic, backed by evidence

Acknowledging "other side" & proving why it's weak/flawed

The closest countries to China include:

Mongolia, North & South Korea, Japan, India, and Taiwan

Confucius stressed the importance of people acting in a virtuous way. Being "virtuous" means:

Having high moral standards (knowing right from wrong)

Select the choice that provides the best definition of a political map.

Shows borders between places & surrounding saltwater.

Confucius taught about virtue using proverbs. A proverb is:

A short, thoughtful saying with a deeper meaning

Read the following proverbs below; Select the proverb stated by Confucius:

"Everything has beauty though not everyone sees it"

You must always cite (mention) the source, because:

You must give credit, or it's plagiarism

Select the most accurate definition of a dynasty.

A ruling family in power until conquered by another family.

The first step in understanding a proverb is to AVOID:

Being literal; the words often symbolize something else

Which of the following choices does NOT represent a Chinese invention:

Cotton gin, sewing machine, and a doorbell

The ancient Chinese came up with the idea of "filial piety" which is:

Showing devotion and respect to elders, namely one's parents

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1
The 4 closest bodies of saltwater to China are:
Pacific Ocean, East China Sea, Yellow Sea & South China Sea
East China Sea, Sea of Japan, Arabian Sea & Black Sea
Pacific Ocean, Yellow Sea, Bay of Bengal & Caribbean Sea
Red Sea, South China Sea, Mediterranean Sea & Pacific Ocean
2
"Fill your bowl to the brim & it will spill" - This quote comes from WHICH Chinese philosophy?
Buddhism
Taoism
Confucianism
Legalism
3
In reference to writing, forming a claim is to:
State two different sides to an issue
State your opinion on a topic, backed by evidence
Present different pieces of evidence
Provide a question to an issue
4
The longest mountain range on Earth, that runs along the southwestern portion of China is the:
Himalayas
Plateau of Tibet
Tian Shan Mountains
Mount Everest
5
Name that landform: A dry area that is in northeastern China, and runs into Mongolia.
Kunlun Shan Mountains
Plateau of Tibet
Gobi Desert
Taklamakan Desert
6
A counterclaim is:
Your position on an issue
Presenting your side & "slamming" it with evidence
Specific examples from the text
Acknowledging "other side" & proving why it's weak/flawed
7
The closest countries to China include:
Mongolia, North & South Korea, Japan, India, and Taiwan
Iraq, Mongolia, Iran, Japan, Australia, and Taiwan
Taiwan, India, Poland, Indonesia, Italy, Yemen
North & South Korea, New Zealand, India, Philippines, Cuba
8
Confucius stressed the importance of people acting in a virtuous way. Being "virtuous" means:
Having high moral standards (knowing right from wrong)
To challenge authority when necessary
Being financially stable to provide for kids
Acting in a selfish way to gain resources
9
What is the proper format for creating a Shi poem?
Truth, Truth, Twist, Thought
Twist, Truth, Thought, Truth
Twist, Twist, Thought, Truth
Thought, Twist, Truth, Truth
10
Name that landform: An area of raised land with flat tops in southwest China.
Tian Shan Mountains
Kunlun Shan Mountains
Plateau of Tibet
Himalaya Mountains
11
Select the choice that provides the best definition of a political map.
Shows boundaries between places & surrounding fresh water.
Shows borders between places & boundaries
Shows borders between places & surrounding saltwater.
Shows the natural features, such as mountains.
12
This is an archipelago in East Asia.
Japan
Indonesia
Hainan
Taiwan
13
The longest river in China is the:
Pearl/Xi River
Yellow/Chang Jiang River
Huang He/Yangtze
Chang Jiang/Yangtze River
14
Confucianism is:
The ancient philosophy of Asia as a region
The foundation of Taoism
The teachings of Confucius
Buddha's most famous writings
15
China is located in what part of the world?
South Asia
The Middle East
East Asia
Southeast Asia
16
The ancient Chinese created WHICH invention that helped alert people to a nearby earthquake:
Saffir-Simpson Scale
Aerial satellites
Fujita Scale
Seismograph
17
Confucius taught about virtue using proverbs. A proverb is:
A phrase meant to be taken literally
A short, thoughtful saying with a deeper meaning
A lengthy poem that has a hidden message
A traditional essay response that gives advice
18
Read the following proverbs below; Select the proverb stated by Confucius:
"Everything has beauty though not everyone sees it"
"Actions speak louder than words"
"The grass is always greener on the other side of fence"
"Better late than never"
19
This Chinese island is surrounded by the South China Sea.
Japan
Hainan
North Korea
Taiwan
20
North & South Korea share a piece of land that make up what type of LANDFORM?
Island
Peninsula
Isthmus
Strait
21
What type of map shows landforms?
Climate
Population density
Political
Physical
22
You must always cite (mention) the source, because:
It strengthens your claim
It weakens your opponent's claim
You must give credit, or it's plagiarism
It increases your elaboration
23
Select the most accurate definition of a dynasty.
A king and a queen in power.
A matriarchal form of government.
Power is shared by several ruling families.
A ruling family in power until conquered by another family.
24
Which of the following is the ONLY Chinese invention on this page:
Escalator
Pencil eraser
Vacuum
Toothbrush
25
The first step in understanding a proverb is to AVOID:
Discussion; proverbs don't encourage conversation
Some of the words- they aren't all necessary
Thinking about the deeper meaning & message
Being literal; the words often symbolize something else
26
Many different philosophies came out of ancient China. A philosophy is a:
An economical system
Way of thinking & living
A set of beliefs about different gods
Type of governmental structure
27
The skill of mapmaking is called:
Calligraphy
Geography
Topography
Cartography
28
Which of the following choices does NOT represent a Chinese invention:
Compass, paper, and clockwork
Gunpowder, silk, and playing cards
Cotton gin, sewing machine, and a doorbell
Kite, printing press, and nail polish
29
For thousands of years, China had THIS TYPE of government style.
Dynasty
Communism
Dictatorship
Democracy
30
The ancient Chinese came up with the idea of "filial piety" which is:
Assisting younger siblings
Working hard in one's community
Showing devotion and respect to elders, namely one's parents
Being generous towards strangers
31
A famous American proverb is:
"Fall 7 times, stand up 8"
"Whoever gossips to you will gossip about you"
"Blood is thicker than water"
"Change yourself and fortune will change"

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