The Rise Of China

Why did Qin Shihuangdi force all nobles to live at the capital? He adamantly opposed Confucian teaching. He knew it would reduce rebellion and infighting. He thought it would help him put an end to Legalism. He believed it was the only way to become emperor.

How did the emperors of the Han Dynasty encourage and protect Chinese culture? They mandated daily religious rituals. They revived Chinese literature and poetry. They taught the art of silk making to foreigners. They sought experts on the art of paper making.

Emperor Qin Shihuangdi was an autocrat, which is a ruler who demands complete obedience. inheritance. legal authority. military power.

How did the Huang He differ from a river such as the Nile? The Nile was made of yellow silt known as loess. The Nile was not depended on for daily survival. The Huang He did not cover a large portion of the country. The Huang He flooded without warning or predictability.

How did China most likely get its name? from the name of a river from the name of a dynasty from the name of an emperor from the name of a god

What was one of the primary results of Chinese civilizations settling in river valleys? The people learned to control flooding. The culture created a writing system. The fertile land supported a food surplus. The rulers adopted a system of divine leadership.

For followers of Confucianism, which statement is the most accurate? People are naturally selfish and evil. Virtue and education are essential. Good laws demand strong laws and government. Ideas must be controlled by the government.

Which river valley civilization was the largest? Mesopotamia Indus Valley China Ancient Egypt

Which Chinese dynasty lasted the longest? Han Qin Zhou Shang

Which dynasty was the first to build advanced settlements in China? Zhou Qin Shang Han

What happened after Wu Di expanded China's empire over a larger territory? New ways of governing were needed. The people migrated to other lands. The amount of trade dropped dramatically. New schools were created to train scholars.

Emperor Wu Di focused his government on which philosophical concept? Confucian ideals Legalism filial piety the Mandate of Heaven

Which statement about Confucianism is accurate? According to Confucianism, all people are essentially good. According to Confucianism, education is unnecessary for success. According to Confucianism, a specific god should be routinely worshipped. According to Confucianism, good relationships don't need guidance.

Which statement best represents the philosophy of Legalism? People do best when they are guided by personal ethics. People who disobey laws require additional education. People are inherently both selfish and impulsive. People should protect their neighbors and friends.

How did people during the Zhou Dynasty perceive natural disasters such as floods or famine? They believed it indicated the rulers were not following the Mandate of Heaven. They thought it meant that God was angry and sending punishment. They believed it meant the dynasty would continue to rule with great success. They thought it indicated the end of times and that they should prepare for death.