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How was Buddhism introduced into ancient China?
through Legalism
through trade
through military conquest
through Confucianism
How did the record-keeping process improve during the Han Dynasty?
During the Han Dynasty, the Chinese invented papyrus and hieroglyphics for writing.
During the Han Dynasty, the Chinese invented a special silk paper that lasted longer.
During the Han Dynasty, the Chinese invented cuneiform writing on a clay tablet.
During the Han Dynasty, the Chinese invented a paper-making process and woodblock printing.
Why did a period of cultural diffusion occur during the Han Dynasty? (Choose 2.)
The Han encouraged trade with other civilizations to build wealth from the desire for Chinese goods.
The Han conquered lands beyond China's natural borders.
The Han encouraged China's isolation because they wanted to protect its culture.
The Han created many new goods that the Chinese used across the land.
How did Han Dynasty leaders react to the philosophy of Confucianism?
They implemented the philosophy of Confucianism, and this implementation led to political and economic problems.
They rejected the philosophy of Confucianism, and this rejection led to political and economic success.
They implemented the philosophy of Confucianism, and this implementation led to political and economic success.
They rejected the philosophy of Confucianism, and this rejection led to political and economic problems.
How did the Chinese during the Han Dynasty improve navigation?
They followed the teachings of Confucius.
They invented a magnetic compass.
They built the Great Wall.
They built the Silk Road.
Which items were valuable foreign trade goods for China during the Han Dynasty?
polyester, Pokeman, Pikachu, and playing cards
copper coins, porcelain, and jewelry
silk, spices, and copper coins
silk, spices, and porcelain
Which dynasty had the first empire in Chinese history?
Xia
Qin
Shang
Tang
The Qin dynasty was significant because it was the first empire in Chinese history and it ________ ancient China.
united
corrupted
divided
monarchy
How did geography affect the development of ancient China?
Ancient China was isolated from other early civilizations by mountain ranges, deserts, and a vast ocean.
Ancient China was connected to other early civilizations by rivers, plateaus, and plains.
Ancient China was isolated from other early civilizations by rivers, plateaus, and plains.
Ancient China was connected to other early civilizations by mountain ranges, deserts, and a vast ocean.
How did Shi Huangdi enforce his control over a widespread territory in China?
He used the philosophy of Confucianism which discouraged trust in the people who served in the government.
He used the philosophy of Confucianism which focused on order in relationships and respect and honor for superiors.
He used the philosophy of Legalism which gave absolute power to the king and encouraged strict laws and harsh punishments.
He used the philosophy of Legalism which required a ruler to be fair and care for all people as if they were his family.
What teachings did The Analects contain?
the teachings of Confucianism
the teachings of the Qin Dynasty
the teachings of the Zhou Dynasty
the teachings of Legalism
How did the mandate of heaven make governing the large land of ancient China easier?
It discouraged people from overthrowing a ruler because the gods would be against the new ruler.
It encouraged people to accept Chinese culture because the gods thought it was the best culture.
It encouraged people to accept the ruler because the ruler was chosen by the gods.
It discouraged people from accepting feudalism because the gods wanted everyone to be equal.
How did Confucius want to address the political and cultural problems that were prevalent in China during his lifetime?
He developed a philosophy that emphasized order, kinship, and hierarchy.
He developed a philosophy that emphasized cultural diffusion and openness.
He developed a philosophy that emphasized a selfish and evil human nature.
He developed a philosophy that emphasized the absolute power of the ruler.
Qin Shi Huangdi established the _____ Dynasty.
Xia
Zhou
Shi
Qin
Which statement accurately describes the Silk Road?
The Silk Road was a series of trade routes between China and western civilizations.
The Silk Road was a trail that connected China to India over the mountains.
The Silk Road was a wall that extended around the border of China.
The Silk Road was the name for the ancient silk-making process.
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