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Ancient China
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which leader used oracle bones to tell the future? | King Shang |
| How did the mountains and rivers of ancient China influence the development? | The Yellow river allowed agriculture to be possible Neolithic cultures developed along the Yellow river Yangtze river was ideal for cultivating rice Mountains created provincial boundaries |
| What are some key beliefs of legalism? | Human nature is wicked people only do good when forced to punishments should fit the crime family/neighbours or those who are guilty must also be punished Goal was to keep people in line |
| What were the duties of the emperor? | Made the laws Educated people Responsible for welfare Performed certain sacrifices Son of heaven and kept the universe in balance |
| What was the purpose of the Great Wall | The Great Wall protected them from Mongols and isolated them from other groups |
| What was the Silk Road? | Silk Road was a trade route connection between China and Europe (exportation of goods, and transmit culture) |
| Why did women bind their feet? | Men found small feet beautiful Their toes were bent under their feet |
| What was the purpose of the Grand Canal? | To link the North and the South And to connect the Yellow River and Yangtze river |
| What was the "Mandate of Heaven"? | Heaven chooses a ruler and rids the world of bad rulers |
| What are the levels of the examination system and why were students locked in a cell? | There are 3 levels Prefecture, Capital, and Palace They are locked in a cell to answer questions about Confucian classics and matters on current afairs |
| What are differences between the Han law code and the Hammurabi? | The Han law code was specific and followed a series of "What ifs?" And they believed in guilty until proven innocent |
| Which belief matches with the saying "While his parents are alive, a son may not move far away"? | Confuciuscism |
| Which belief matches with the saying "The way to end suffering is to stop desiring things"? | Buddhism |
| Which belief matches with the saying "The best way to run the world is to leave it alone"? | Daoism |
| What are emperor Shi Haungdi's key accomplishments? | Built the Great Wall of China Created a common currency Built the terracotta warriors Created a common system of weights and measures |
| What was King Shang most known for? | Invented the lunar calendar Invented the art of silk making Buried his servants alive |
| How did emperor Han contribute to Ancient China's history during his rule? | He established the Silk road He believed in merit instead of birth He promoted literature |
| Which dynasty did the Mongols have control over Ancient China? | Yuan Dynasty |
| What were some general conclusions about Chinggis Khan? | He was an effective leader He overthrew his enemies He was decisive, respects loyalty and justice He was ruthless |
| What are the positive impacts of the Mongol conquests? | Displacement of people lead to exchanging of ideas,goods, and styles Mongols spared artisans, scribes, merchants and young women Gave the poor government welfare |
| What are the negative impacts of the Mongol conquests? | Slaughtered defeated soldiers and civilians Destroyed towns and irrigation systems Brought diseases Took high taxes after conquering places |
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