Chapter 7 - Ancient China Quiz

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To be given after classwork.
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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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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.

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

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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.
Shang Dynasty
No one dynasty had control over China. Many famous legends and stories in China are set in this time.
The Warring States Period
United China after the Warring States Period. Started construction of the Great Wall of China but did not finish it.
Qin Dynasty
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 Filial Piety.
  • Founded by Confucius
  • Focused on maintaining balance in all things.
  • Possibly founded by Lao-Tzu
  • Taught that duty to one's relationships was the most important thing above all else.
  • Taught that happiness comes from living a balanced life in harmony with nature.
  • Focused on bringing peace and stability to China.
  • Practitioners followed the principles of the Yin and the Yang.
  • 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?