Which of the following statements best summarizes the philosophy of Daoism?

All people should live in harmony with nature.

The Zhou granted land in return for loyalty, military support, and other services in order to

purchase people's loyalty and support.

What did Confucius mean by saying moral leadership, not laws, would bring order to China?

Leaders should act decently and try to do the right thing.

What is the best explanation for why the Zhou ruled China longer than any other dynasty?

They were very effective rulers.

Flooded rivers in China left silt deposits. What happened as a result of this?

People began to grow crops in the rich soil.

Which of the following led China to make contact with other cultures?

The Chinese empire became prosperous.

Which supports the idea that Shi Huangdi was good for China despite being harsh?

As soon as he died, the country fell into civil war.

Which of the following took place first?

The lords' loyalty to the Zhou king lessened.

Which of the following best describes how Chinese society changed as a result of the Shang?

The social order in China became more organized.

Which of the following best explains how Qin rule affected China?

China became unified under Qin rule.

Which of the following shows the social order under the Shang?

nobles, artisans, peasants, slaves

How was Liu Bang different from all other Chinese leaders before him?

He was the only common person to become emperor.

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1
Which of the following became China's official philosophy under Wudi?
Daoism
Buddhism
Hinduism
Confucianism
2
What was the effect on China using the same coins and writing system?
There were fewer gold coins.
The government became weaker.
Trade became much easier.
People were happier.
3
The Shang tried to predict the future by
using oracle bones.
asking the gods.
watching fire.
throwing cats into the Huang He
4
Which of the following statements best summarizes the philosophy of Daoism?
All people should live in an ethical manner.
All people should follow the rules of society.
All people should live in harmony with nature.
All people should be allowed to own property.
5
What does the following map show?
Great Wall
Huang He River
Silk Road
Himalayan Mountains
6
The Silk Road began in China and ended
at the Mediterranean Sea.
at the Atlantic Ocean.
in the Middle East.
in Central Asia.
7
What was the effect of the popularity of silk in Rome?
China started a war.
China became wealthy.
China stopped trading.
China ended farming.
8
"Don't do to others what you don't want done to you," is a quote from
Confucianism
Buddhism
Daoism
Legalsim
9
Which of the following was of the least importance to Shi Huangdi?
compassion
control
unity
invasion
10
According to the Zhou kings, what gave them the power to lead?
courage
democracy (voting)
nobility
heaven
11
The Zhou granted land in return for loyalty, military support, and other services in order to
share the wealth for the good of the people.
encourage farmers and nobles to get along better.
increase farming throughout China.
purchase people's loyalty and support.
12
What did Confucius mean by saying moral leadership, not laws, would bring order to China?
Laws should be made that requires people to act correctly.
Leaders should act decently and try to do the right thing.
People who become leaders should disregard China's laws.
Nobles should act the same as commoners.
13
What is the best explanation for why the Zhou ruled China longer than any other dynasty?
The people did not care who ruled them.
They were very effective rulers.
They were dishonest and corrupt.
The Zhou dynasy did not know how to govern.
14
Who was Laozi?
a Buddhist missionary
the son of Confucius
the most famous Daoist teacher
a famous Chinese ruler
15
Which of the following best summarizes Liu Bang's approach to ruling China?
moderate and reasonable
weak and ineffective
harsh and overly strict
undisciplined and unfair
16
Why did Shi Huangdi have the Great Wall built?
to show its power
to beautify China
to protect China
to unify China
17
Flooded rivers in China left silt deposits. What happened as a result of this?
People began to learn about other cultures.
People began to grow crops in the rich soil.
People began to graze animals along the river.
People began to defend themselves against others.
18
The Shang were the first people in China to
practice Confucianism
trade silk.
develop a writing system.
hunt with bows and arrows.
19
The ideas of Confucius were compiled into a book called the
Perfectionism.
Daoist
Morality.
Analects.
20
Which of the following led China to make contact with other cultures?
The Chinese empire developed a powerful army.
The Chinese empire became prosperous.
The Chinese empire fell into great poverty.
The Chinese empire was invaded by other groups.
21
Which landform separates China from its neighbors to the north?
the Gobi Desert
the Plateau of Tibet
the Pacific Ocean
the Himalayan Mountains
22
Which supports the idea that Shi Huangdi was good for China despite being harsh?
The country improved only after he died.
Scholars, peasants, and nobles all disliked his policies.
The lords of China moved to live closer to him.
As soon as he died, the country fell into civil war.
23
Which of the following took place first?
The lords began to ignore the commands of the king.
The lords' loyalty to the Zhou king lessened.
The era called the Warring States period began.
The Zhou lost a battle against foregn invaders.
24
During the Han dynasty, who were considerd the 2nd class?
nobles
merchants
peasants
artisans
25
A hard gemstone
plow
jade
peasant
silk
26
Which of the following best describes how Chinese society changed as a result of the Shang?
The control of the people kings decreased.
The social order in China became more organized.
The number of poor people in China increased.
The landownders were forced to give up their wealth.
27
Which of the following best explains how Qin rule affected China?
China became divided under Qin rule.
China had more problems under Qin rule.
China had more poverty under Qin rule.
China became unified under Qin rule.
28
During the Han dynasty, Chinese painters became experts at
sketching buildings
painting figures
making paper
drawing shapes
29
Which of the following shows the social order under the Shang?
nobles, artisans, peasants, slaves
peasants, nobles, artisans, slaves
artisans, nobles, peasants, slaves
nobles, peasants, artisans, slaves
30
How was Liu Bang different from all other Chinese leaders before him?
He was the first student of Confucius to become emperor.
He was the only common person to become emperor.
He was the only Daoist teacher to become emperor.
He was the longest serving emporer of China.

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