Chapter 7 - Ancient China Quiz - Justin Bergh | Library

Instructions

Check Your Knowledge!
Complete the quiz questions below using your chapter 7 notes.
Confucius says, “Education breeds confidence. Confidence breeds hope. Hope breeds peace.”

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What was China's first civilization and what was invented during that period?

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Connect each period of Chinese History to one of it's major achievements.

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
Zhou Dynasty		The first Chinese writing system came into being. Aristocratic rule was established in China.
Han Dynasty		Built forts and walls to defend against other kingdoms. When it collapsed China entered the Warring States Period.
Qin Dynasty		No one dynasty had control over China. Many famous legends and stories in China are set in this time.
Shang Dynasty		United China after the Warring States Period. Started construction of the Great Wall of China but did not finish it.
The Warring States Period		Began trading with the Western World along the silk road and the majority of modern Chinese trace their culture to this time period.

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Why are Confucianism and Taoism considered philosophies rather than religions?

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Separate the characteristics and beliefs below into Confucianism or Taoism.

Practitioners followed the principles of the Yin and the Yang.
Taught that happiness comes from living a balanced life in harmony with nature.
Founded by Confucius
Taught that duty to one's relationships was the most important thing above all else.
Possibly founded by Lao-Tzu
Focused on maintaining balance in all things.
Focused on bringing peace and stability to China.
Practitioners followed Filial Piety.

Confucianism
Taoism

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In ancient Egypt the Pharaohs were gods. In Mesopotamia kings ruled by divine right.
What legitimized China's rulers?

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Select below the qualities of a good ruler in Ancient China.

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What is a monsoon?

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What is the most popular religion in China that doesn't originate from China?

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Accurately fill in the sentence frames to the right, using words from the map above.
Example: Buddhism started in India.
Buddhism started in __________. To get to __________, Buddhism traveled along the Northern Route through a city called Bamiyan. Mahayana Buddhism reached __________ by traveling through the desert cities of Khotan and Dunhuang. After Buddhism reached China, it continued to spread east to the countries of __________ and__________. Theravada Buddhism spread into Southeast Asian countries like __________ and __________. A type of Buddhism called Vajrayana spread into the high mountains of __________.

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Like so many ancient civilizations, the Chinese civilization formed alongside rivers.
Connect what you've learned so far about China and other ancient civilizations, such as Mesopotamia, Egypt, and India, to explain why ancient civilizations seem to form alongside rivers.
Answer in at least four sentences and in your own words.

Chapter 7 - Ancient China Quiz

Chapter 7 - Ancient China Quiz

What was China's first civilization and what was invented during that period?

Connect each period of Chinese History to one of it's major achievements.

Why are Confucianism and Taoism considered philosophies rather than religions?

Separate the characteristics and beliefs below into Confucianism or Taoism.

In ancient Egypt the Pharaohs were gods. In Mesopotamia kings ruled by divine right.What legitimized China's rulers?

Select below the qualities of a good ruler in Ancient China.

What is a monsoon?

What is the most popular religion in China that doesn't originate from China?

What was China's first civilization and what was invented during that period?

Connect each period of Chinese History to one of it's major achievements.

Why are Confucianism and Taoism considered philosophies rather than religions?

Separate the characteristics and beliefs below into Confucianism or Taoism.

In ancient Egypt the Pharaohs were gods. In Mesopotamia kings ruled by divine right.What legitimized China's rulers?

Select below the qualities of a good ruler in Ancient China.

What is a monsoon?

What is the most popular religion in China that doesn't originate from China?

In ancient Egypt the Pharaohs were gods. In Mesopotamia kings ruled by divine right.
What legitimized China's rulers?

In ancient Egypt the Pharaohs were gods. In Mesopotamia kings ruled by divine right.
What legitimized China's rulers?