How was transportation standardized under the Qin?

Question

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Responses

Roads were the same width.

Roads were the same width.

Carriages were the same height.

Carriages were the same height.

Everyone paid the same road tax.

Everyone paid the same road tax.

Axles of carriages were the same length.

Which of these phrases best summarizes Legalism?

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Harsh laws are needed to keep order in society.

Harsh laws are needed to keep order in society.

Moral values are the key to social order.

Moral values are the key to social order.

Citizens are capable of governing themselves.

Citizens are capable of governing themselves.

Educating people leads to a strong society.

What was the purpose of the Great Wall?

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Responses

to separate warring states

to separate warring states

to keep out nomads to the north

to keep out nomads to the north

to standardize Chinese roads

to standardize Chinese roads

to make trade and transportation easier

Why is filial piety the “source of all virtues” in Confucianism?

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because Confucius believed it is the model for the other four relationships

because Confucius believed it is the model for the other four relationships

because Confucius believed soldiers should be honored for their duty above the family

because Confucius believed soldiers should be honored for their duty above the family

because Confucius believed equality in relationships was the basis for the other four relationships

because Confucius believed equality in relationships was the basis for the other four relationships

because Confucius believed people should behave properly in order to avoid punishments

“. . . our kings of Zhou treated the people well . . . and presided over services to spirits and to Heaven. Heaven therefore instructed the Zhou kings, chose them . . . and gave them the decree to rule.

—Book of History



Based on this quote, why did Heaven give the Zhou kings the Mandate of Heaven? Select the two correct answers.

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Responses

because they instructed the people

because they instructed the people

because they treated the people well

because they treated the people well

because they sacrificed to the spirits

because they sacrificed to the spirits

because they devoted riches to Heaven

because they devoted riches to Heaven

because they won battles in the name of the spirits

because they won battles in the name of the spirits

because they presided over services to spirits and to Heaven

because they presided over services to spirits and to Heaven

How is acting like water an example of following the teachings of Daoism?

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Responses

because although water is clear, it can be colored different colors

because although water is clear, it can be colored different colors

because over time, water is stronger than rock

because over time, water is stronger than rock

because water is found all over the earth

because water is found all over the earth

because water is a basis for human life

Answer 1

Here are the responses to your questions:

1. How was transportation standardized under the Qin?

   • Axles of carriages were the same length.

2. Which of these phrases best summarizes Legalism?

   • Harsh laws are needed to keep order in society.

3. What was the purpose of the Great Wall?

   • to keep out nomads to the north.

4. Why is filial piety the “source of all virtues” in Confucianism?

   • because Confucius believed it is the model for the other four relationships.

5. Based on this quote, why did Heaven give the Zhou kings the Mandate of Heaven? Select the two correct answers.

   • because they treated the people well.
   • because they presided over services to spirits and to Heaven.

6. How is acting like water an example of following the teachings of Daoism?

   • because over time, water is stronger than rock.

Please let me know if you have any further questions!

Answer 2

What were the effects of the Zhou metal workers mastering iron? Select the two correct answers.

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Responses

The Zhou conquered the warlords and were the first to unify China.

The Zhou conquered the warlords and were the first to unify China.

Iron made stronger, more effective farm tools and increased crop yield.

Iron made stronger, more effective farm tools and increased crop yield.

Iron weapons spread to the masses, contributing to the Warring States period.

Iron weapons spread to the masses, contributing to the Warring States period.

The Zhou jealously guarded the secret of smelting the iron and created a trading empire.

The Zhou jealously guarded the secret of smelting the iron and created a trading empire.

Zhou craftman are known for their iron art and it is still sold today.

Zhou craftman are known for their iron art and it is still sold today.

Iron helped the Zhou rulers so much that they reserved the Mandate of Heaven for themselves alone.

Iron helped the Zhou rulers so much that they reserved the Mandate of Heaven for themselves alone.

Use the drop-down menus to complete the sentences.

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The
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is especially important to China's early history. Winds from the Gobi Desert blow
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onto the river valley. When the river floods, it then deposits the rich material onto the surrounding plain. Because of this,
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was made possible in China.

Answer 3

Here are the correct responses for both questions:

1. What were the effects of the Zhou metal workers mastering iron? Select the two correct answers.

   • Iron made stronger, more effective farm tools and increased crop yield.
   • Iron weapons spread to the masses, contributing to the Warring States period.

2. Use the drop-down menus to complete the sentences.

   • The Yellow River is especially important to China's early history. Winds from the Gobi Desert blow loess onto the river valley. When the river floods, it then deposits the rich material onto the surrounding plain. Because of this, agriculture was made possible in China.

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