Question 1

Use the following to answer questions :
-filial piety

Accepted Answer

A) A concept of complementary poles, one of which represents the feminine, dark, and receptive, and the other the masculine, bright, and assertive. 
B) One of the earliest Chinese books, containing documents, speeches, and historical accounts about early Zhou rule. 
C) A powerful mechanical bow developed during the Warring States Period. 
D) A stylized animal face commonly seen in Chinese bronzes. 
E) Political theorists who emphasized the need for rigorous laws and laid the basis for China's later bureaucratic government.
F)The theory that Heaven gives the king a mandate to rule only as long as he rules in the interests of the people.
G)The earliest collection of Chinese poetry; it provides glimpses of what life was like in the early Zhou Dynasty.
H)Soil deposited by wind; it is fertile and easy to work.
I)Humanity, the ultimate Confucian virtue; it is translated as perfect goodness, benevolence, humanity, human-heartedness, and nobility.
J)Reverent attitude of children to their parents extolled by Confucius.
K)The Way, a term used by Daoists to refer to the natural order and by Confucians to refer to the moral order.
L)A system of writing in which each word is represented by a single symbol, such as the Chinese script.
M)One of the Shang Dynasty capitals from which the Shang kings ruled for more than two centuries.
N)The lower ranks of Chinese aristocracy; these men could serve in either military or civil capacities.
O)The time in Chinese history between 403 B.C.E. and 221 B.C.E. when states fought each other and one state after another was destroyed. 
A) A concept of complementary poles, one of which represents the feminine, dark, and receptive, and the other the masculine, bright, and assertive. 
B) One of the earliest Chinese books, containing documents, speeches, and historical accounts about early Zhou rule. 
C) A powerful mechanical bow developed during the Warring States Period. 
D) A stylized animal face commonly seen in Chinese bronzes. 
E) Political theorists who emphasized the need for rigorous laws and laid the basis for China's later bureaucratic government.
F)The theory that Heaven gives the king a mandate to rule only as long as he rules in the interests of the people.
G)The earliest collection of Chinese poetry; it provides glimpses of what life was like in the early Zhou Dynasty.
H)Soil deposited by wind; it is fertile and easy to work.
I)Humanity, the ultimate Confucian virtue; it is translated as perfect goodness, benevolence, humanity, human-heartedness, and nobility.
J)Reverent attitude of children to their parents extolled by Confucius.
K)The Way, a term used by Daoists to refer to the natural order and by Confucians to refer to the moral order.
L)A system of writing in which each word is represented by a single symbol, such as the Chinese script.
M)One of the Shang Dynasty capitals from which the Shang kings ruled for more than two centuries.
N)The lower ranks of Chinese aristocracy; these men could serve in either military or civil capacities.
O)The time in Chinese history between 403 B.C.E. and 221 B.C.E. when states fought each other and one state after another was destroyed.

Question 2

The existence of which item found in the tombs at Anyang, pictured here, is evidence of the role of sacrifice in a king's burial?

Accepted Answer

A)  Chariots 
B)  Grave goods 
C)  Pottery 
D)  Various pieces of jade 
A)  Chariots 
B)  Grave goods 
C)  Pottery 
D)  Various pieces of jade

Question 3

Who helped the Zhou kings rule their newly conquered kingdom?

Accepted Answer

A)  Local, native warlords 
B)  A powerful, centralized bureaucracy 
C)  Family members and other loyal followers 
D)  Military experts from Korea and Japan 
A)  Local, native warlords 
B)  A powerful, centralized bureaucracy 
C)  Family members and other loyal followers 
D)  Military experts from Korea and Japan

Question 4

The development of more complex forms of social organization in Shang China coincided with the mastery of what skill?

Accepted Answer

A)  Shipbuilding 
B)  Pottery making 
C)  Silk weaving 
D)  Metalworking 
A)  Shipbuilding 
B)  Pottery making 
C)  Silk weaving 
D)  Metalworking

Question 5

Explain how Shang kings served a religious function in their state.

Accepted Answer

Answer would ideally include:
Shang king

Question 6

What was the ultimate virtue according to Confucius?

Accepted Answer

A)  Piety 
B)  Humanity 
C)  Physical strength 
D)  Humility 
A)  Piety 
B)  Humanity 
C)  Physical strength 
D)  Humility

Question 7

The need for a chariot-riding aristocracy was diminished by the introduction of what military advancement?

Accepted Answer

A)  Iron weapons 
B)  Cavalry 
C)  Camel saddles 
D)  Leather armor 
A)  Iron weapons 
B)  Cavalry 
C)  Camel saddles 
D)  Leather armor

Question 8

The development of which of the following helped to promote economic expansion in the early Zhou period?

Accepted Answer

A)  Writing 
B)  Iron technology 
C)  Laws 
D)  Education 
A)  Writing 
B)  Iron technology 
C)  Laws 
D)  Education

Question 9

Explain the central tenets of Daoist thought and compare it to Confucianism.

Accepted Answer

Answer would ideally include:
Among the

Question 10

What role did war play in the development of the Shang Dynasty?

Accepted Answer

Answer would ideally include:
Shang king

Question 11

Use the following to answer questions :
-Mandate of Heaven

Accepted Answer

A) A concept of complementary poles, one of which represents the feminine, dark, and receptive, and the other the masculine, bright, and assertive. 
B) One of the earliest Chinese books, containing documents, speeches, and historical accounts about early Zhou rule. 
C) A powerful mechanical bow developed during the Warring States Period. 
D) A stylized animal face commonly seen in Chinese bronzes. 
E) Political theorists who emphasized the need for rigorous laws and laid the basis for China's later bureaucratic government.
F)The theory that Heaven gives the king a mandate to rule only as long as he rules in the interests of the people.
G)The earliest collection of Chinese poetry; it provides glimpses of what life was like in the early Zhou Dynasty.
H)Soil deposited by wind; it is fertile and easy to work.
I)Humanity, the ultimate Confucian virtue; it is translated as perfect goodness, benevolence, humanity, human-heartedness, and nobility.
J)Reverent attitude of children to their parents extolled by Confucius.
K)The Way, a term used by Daoists to refer to the natural order and by Confucians to refer to the moral order.
L)A system of writing in which each word is represented by a single symbol, such as the Chinese script.
M)One of the Shang Dynasty capitals from which the Shang kings ruled for more than two centuries.
N)The lower ranks of Chinese aristocracy; these men could serve in either military or civil capacities.
O)The time in Chinese history between 403 B.C.E. and 221 B.C.E. when states fought each other and one state after another was destroyed. 
A) A concept of complementary poles, one of which represents the feminine, dark, and receptive, and the other the masculine, bright, and assertive. 
B) One of the earliest Chinese books, containing documents, speeches, and historical accounts about early Zhou rule. 
C) A powerful mechanical bow developed during the Warring States Period. 
D) A stylized animal face commonly seen in Chinese bronzes. 
E) Political theorists who emphasized the need for rigorous laws and laid the basis for China's later bureaucratic government.
F)The theory that Heaven gives the king a mandate to rule only as long as he rules in the interests of the people.
G)The earliest collection of Chinese poetry; it provides glimpses of what life was like in the early Zhou Dynasty.
H)Soil deposited by wind; it is fertile and easy to work.
I)Humanity, the ultimate Confucian virtue; it is translated as perfect goodness, benevolence, humanity, human-heartedness, and nobility.
J)Reverent attitude of children to their parents extolled by Confucius.
K)The Way, a term used by Daoists to refer to the natural order and by Confucians to refer to the moral order.
L)A system of writing in which each word is represented by a single symbol, such as the Chinese script.
M)One of the Shang Dynasty capitals from which the Shang kings ruled for more than two centuries.
N)The lower ranks of Chinese aristocracy; these men could serve in either military or civil capacities.
O)The time in Chinese history between 403 B.C.E. and 221 B.C.E. when states fought each other and one state after another was destroyed.

Question 12

A follower of Confucius, Mencius claimed what about human beings?

Accepted Answer

A)  That human nature is fundamentally good 
B)  That people need to serve their rulers without question 
C)  That people can never learn to recognize right from wrong 
D)  That people should govern themselves 
A)  That human nature is fundamentally good 
B)  That people need to serve their rulers without question 
C)  That people can never learn to recognize right from wrong 
D)  That people should govern themselves

Question 13

According to Map 4.1, "The Geography of Historical China," what geographic feature was likely very important to many Neolithic settlements?

Accepted Answer

A)  Access to the sea 
B)  Close proximity to mountains 
C)  Access to the Korean peninsula 
D)  Nearness to river ways 
A)  Access to the sea 
B)  Close proximity to mountains 
C)  Access to the Korean peninsula 
D)  Nearness to river ways

Question 14

How did China benefit from keeping a logographic script for writing?

Accepted Answer

Answer would ideally include:
Because wr

Question 15

Which of these was an important source of revenue for Shang kings?

Accepted Answer

A)  Import taxes 
B)  War booty 
C)  Religious tithes 
D)  Sales taxes 
A)  Import taxes 
B)  War booty 
C)  Religious tithes 
D)  Sales taxes

Question 16

Use the following to answer questions :
-Anyang

Accepted Answer

A) A concept of complementary poles, one of which represents the feminine, dark, and receptive, and the other the masculine, bright, and assertive. 
B) One of the earliest Chinese books, containing documents, speeches, and historical accounts about early Zhou rule. 
C) A powerful mechanical bow developed during the Warring States Period. 
D) A stylized animal face commonly seen in Chinese bronzes. 
E) Political theorists who emphasized the need for rigorous laws and laid the basis for China's later bureaucratic government.
F)The theory that Heaven gives the king a mandate to rule only as long as he rules in the interests of the people.
G)The earliest collection of Chinese poetry; it provides glimpses of what life was like in the early Zhou Dynasty.
H)Soil deposited by wind; it is fertile and easy to work.
I)Humanity, the ultimate Confucian virtue; it is translated as perfect goodness, benevolence, humanity, human-heartedness, and nobility.
J)Reverent attitude of children to their parents extolled by Confucius.
K)The Way, a term used by Daoists to refer to the natural order and by Confucians to refer to the moral order.
L)A system of writing in which each word is represented by a single symbol, such as the Chinese script.
M)One of the Shang Dynasty capitals from which the Shang kings ruled for more than two centuries.
N)The lower ranks of Chinese aristocracy; these men could serve in either military or civil capacities.
O)The time in Chinese history between 403 B.C.E. and 221 B.C.E. when states fought each other and one state after another was destroyed. 
A) A concept of complementary poles, one of which represents the feminine, dark, and receptive, and the other the masculine, bright, and assertive. 
B) One of the earliest Chinese books, containing documents, speeches, and historical accounts about early Zhou rule. 
C) A powerful mechanical bow developed during the Warring States Period. 
D) A stylized animal face commonly seen in Chinese bronzes. 
E) Political theorists who emphasized the need for rigorous laws and laid the basis for China's later bureaucratic government.
F)The theory that Heaven gives the king a mandate to rule only as long as he rules in the interests of the people.
G)The earliest collection of Chinese poetry; it provides glimpses of what life was like in the early Zhou Dynasty.
H)Soil deposited by wind; it is fertile and easy to work.
I)Humanity, the ultimate Confucian virtue; it is translated as perfect goodness, benevolence, humanity, human-heartedness, and nobility.
J)Reverent attitude of children to their parents extolled by Confucius.
K)The Way, a term used by Daoists to refer to the natural order and by Confucians to refer to the moral order.
L)A system of writing in which each word is represented by a single symbol, such as the Chinese script.
M)One of the Shang Dynasty capitals from which the Shang kings ruled for more than two centuries.
N)The lower ranks of Chinese aristocracy; these men could serve in either military or civil capacities.
O)The time in Chinese history between 403 B.C.E. and 221 B.C.E. when states fought each other and one state after another was destroyed.

Question 17

Which dynasty created the theory of the Mandate of Heaven?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Qing 
B)  The Shang 
C)  The Zhou 
D)  The Han 
A)  The Qing 
B)  The Shang 
C)  The Zhou 
D)  The Han

Question 18

Confucianism had a profound impact on China. What are the basic tenets of Confucianism? How did Confucianism spread?

Accepted Answer

Answer would ideally include:
The essay

Question 19

What do yin and yang represent?

Accepted Answer

A)  Good and evil forces in nature 
B)  Complementary masculine and feminine principles 
C)  Skills of ritual and music 
D)  Distinct entities that are opposing forces 
A)  Good and evil forces in nature 
B)  Complementary masculine and feminine principles 
C)  Skills of ritual and music 
D)  Distinct entities that are opposing forces

Question 20

In China, as in the rest of the ancient world, geography played a crucial role in the development of civilization. Describe this role. How was China different from the ancient civilizations of West Asia, India, and North Africa?

Accepted Answer

Answer would ideally include:
This essay

Exam 4: Chinas Classical Age, to 221 Bce

Use the following to answer questions : -filial piety

The existence of which item found in the tombs at Anyang, pictured here, is evidence of the role of sacrifice in a king's burial?

Who helped the Zhou kings rule their newly conquered kingdom?

The development of more complex forms of social organization in Shang China coincided with the mastery of what skill?

Explain how Shang kings served a religious function in their state.

What was the ultimate virtue according to Confucius?

The need for a chariot-riding aristocracy was diminished by the introduction of what military advancement?

The development of which of the following helped to promote economic expansion in the early Zhou period?

Explain the central tenets of Daoist thought and compare it to Confucianism.

What role did war play in the development of the Shang Dynasty?

Use the following to answer questions : -Mandate of Heaven

A follower of Confucius, Mencius claimed what about human beings?

According to Map 4.1, "The Geography of Historical China," what geographic feature was likely very important to many Neolithic settlements?

How did China benefit from keeping a logographic script for writing?

Which of these was an important source of revenue for Shang kings?

Use the following to answer questions : -Anyang

Which dynasty created the theory of the Mandate of Heaven?

Confucianism had a profound impact on China. What are the basic tenets of Confucianism? How did Confucianism spread?

What do yin and yang represent?

In China, as in the rest of the ancient world, geography played a crucial role in the development of civilization. Describe this role. How was China different from the ancient civilizations of West Asia, India, and North Africa?

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