Exam 5: New Civilizations and Empires in Western and Central Asia

____________________ was a philosopher who created a doctrine of universal love, similar to the golden rule, as a solution to turbulent times.

What would be the best description of the purpose of the group of government officials known as the mandarins?

In what way might a ruler lose the mandate of heaven ?

Term for identification: Mandarins

Explain the importance of agriculture, manufacturing, and trade to the Chinese economy.  What were some of the high-demand production goods associated with China?

Which of the following is the correct chronological order for the events?

Term for identification: Shang Dynasty

Compare and contrast Confucianism with Daoism, Legalism, and Moism. What are the common denominators of these philosophies? How do these philosophies differ? Which philosophy was most significant? Justify your answer with examples.

Which statement describes the yin-yang principle?

The highly educated corps of Confucian officials were known as ____________________.

Explain how geography impacted Chinese history in the Shang and Zhou dynasties.

The earliest form of writing in China was on ____________________, which diviners read to determine the ancestors' will.

Who do most historians agree was China's greatest single cultural force?

In the sixth century B.C.E., ____________________ was used to make improved plowshares, which led to an increase in both population and economy.

Term for identification: Zhou Dynasty

Which of the following products provided the most wealth for early China?

To what use did the Chinese rulers apply most of the revenue from the tax on salt?

Which of the following ideas most represents the teachings of Confucius?

What is a nature-based philosophy de-emphasizing the role of government and also known as the Way ?

Trace the development of China from the Shang Dynasty to the Era of Warring States including the significant concepts and individuals during the time period.