China Quiz

Chinese philosopher who taught that “the nature of man is evil”

Confucious followers collected his writings in what book?

The Chinese system of writing was difficult to learn because it used

Confucian ideas dealt mainly with

Which factor contributed to the Chinese belief that China was at the center of Earth?

_________ believed that younger people should respect their elders.

belief that is at the heart of Confucianism

government should pass strict laws and enforce them with harsh punishments

Sign that expresses a thought or idea

Some of the oldest examples of Chinese writing were left on

Why was the Huang He nicknamed the “River of Sorrows”?

What 2 ways of life were established in China?

What physical barrier helped to separate ancient China from Southeast Asia?

Collected writings of Laozi, or “Old Master”

Daoists believed that the best government was one that

China was founded along the

Fine, windblown yellow soil

Confucius believed the best ruler was

This inspired Chinese Characters

Philosophy that taught living in harmony with nature

an artistic form of handwriting done with ink and a brush.