Chapter 7 - Ancient China Quiz - Justin Bergh | Library

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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?

The Han Dynasty by which the primary Chinese ethnicity draws its name from.

The Qin Dynasty which began the construction of the Great Wall of China and the Grand Canal.

China’s first civilization was the Shang dynasty, and the first Chinese writing system, written on bones and turtle shells, was invented during that time.

The Bei Dynasty which ruled only over Northern China.

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

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Qin Dynasty		The first recorded dynasty of China. It mostly controlled just Northern China along the Huang He (Yellow River). The first Chinese writing system came into being during this time. Aristocratic rule was established in China by this dynasty.

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Why are Confucianism and Taoism considered philosophies rather than religions?

They were created by men who may have not actually existed.

They analyze human behavior instead of searching for a meaning to life.

They do not not have references to mythology in their texts.

They search for a meaning to life instead of analyze human behavior.

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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.
Focused on maintaining balance in all things.

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

The Will of the People

Force

The Mandate of Heaven

Divine Right

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

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What is a monsoon?

A ritual performed in ancient China and India to summon the rain.

A ritual designed to keep river waters from flooding towns.

Seasonal winds causing drought and starvation. They can depopulate entire regions.

Seasonal winds causing heavy rains and floods. They can destroy lands surrounding rivers.

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

Daoism

Buddhism

Islam

Judaism

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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.

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Draggable item		Corresponding Item
Qin Dynasty		The first recorded dynasty of China. It mostly controlled just Northern China along the Huang He (Yellow River). The first Chinese writing system came into being during this time. Aristocratic rule was established in China by this dynasty.
Han Dynasty		Built forts and walls to defend against other kingdoms. Lasted for 1,000 years and was mostly stable. 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.
Zhou Dynasty		United China after the Warring States Period. Started construction of the Great Wall of China but did not finish it. It's one emperor was considered successful but brutal. He had the Terracotta Warriors built to protect his tomb.
The Warring States Period		Invented numerous technologies and systems enhancing the life of the average person in their empire. Began trading with the Western World along the silk road spreading goods and ideas. The majority of modern Chinese trace their culture and ethnicity to this time period.

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?