How was transportation standardized under the Qin?
A.
Roads were the same width.
B.
Carriages were the same height.
C.
Everyone paid the same road tax.
D.
Axles of carriages were the same length.
Which of these phrases best summarizes Legalism?
A.
Harsh laws are needed to keep order in society.
B.
Moral values are the key to social order.
C.
Citizens are capable of governing themselves.
D.
Educating people leads to a strong society.
What was the purpose of the Great Wall?
A.
to separate warring states
B.
to keep out nomads to the north
C.
to standardize Chinese roads
D.
to make trade and transportation easier
Why is filial piety the “source of all virtues” in Confucianism?
A.
because Confucius believed it is the model for the other four relationships
B.
because Confucius believed soldiers should be honored for their duty above the family
C.
because Confucius believed equality in relationships was the basis for the other four relationships
D.
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.
A.
because they instructed the people
B.
because they treated the people well
C.
because they sacrificed to the spirits
D.
because they devoted riches to Heaven
E.
because they won battles in the name of the spirits
“. . . 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.
A.
because they instructed the people
B.
because they treated the people well
C.
because they sacrificed to the spirits
D.
because they devoted riches to Heaven
E.
because they won battles in the name of the spirits
How is acting like water an example of following the teachings of Daoism?
A.
because although water is clear, it can be colored different colors
B.
because over time, water is stronger than rock
C.
because water is found all over the earth
D.
because water is a basis for human life
What were the effects of the Zhou metal workers mastering iron? Select the two correct answers.
A.
The Zhou conquered the warlords and were the first to unify China.
B.
Iron made stronger, more effective farm tools and increased crop yield.
C.
Iron weapons spread to the masses, contributing to the Warring States period.
D.
The Zhou jealously guarded the secret of smelting the iron and created a trading empire.
E.
Zhou craftman are known for their iron art and it is still sold today.
F.
Iron helped the Zhou rulers so much that they reserved the Mandate of Heaven for themselves alone.
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Sort the choices into chronological order, starting with the first event, to describe the rule of the Zhou dynasty.
The Zhou expand their lands through conquest.
Zhou leaders place family members in charge of faraway states.
Over time, ties between Zhou kings and faraway nobles weaken.
Group of nobles join with nomadic invaders to try to overthrow the king, but fail.
How were oracle bones used?
A.
to predict the future
B.
to teach students how to write
C.
to record laws and official decrees
D.
to pass down dynastic history
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