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6th Chap. 14 Review
6th Chap. 14 Growth and Achievements of Ancient China Review Questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| How did geography affect the development of ancient China? | Ancient China was isolated from other early civilizations by mountain ranges, deserts, and a vast ocean. |
| How did the mandate of heaven make governing the large land of ancient China easier? | It encouraged people to accept the ruler because the ruler was chosen by the gods. |
| How did Confucius want to address the political and cultural problems that were prevalent in China during his lifetime? | He developed a philosophy that emphasized order, kinship, and hierarchy. |
| How did Shi Huangdi enforce his control over a widespread territory in China? | He used the philosophy of Legalism which gave absolute power to the king and encouraged strict laws and harsh punishments. |
| What teachings did The Analects contain? | the teachings of Confucianism |
| Qin Shi Huangdi established the ____________. | Qin |
| Which statement accurately describes the Silk Road? | The Sild Road was a series of trade routes between China and western civilizations. |
| The Qin dynasty was significant because it was the first _________ in Chinese history and it ___________ ancient China. | empire; corrupted |
| Which items were valuable foreign trade goods for China during the Han Dynasty? | silk, spices, and porcelain |
| How did Chinese people during the Han Dynasty improve navigation? | They invented a magnetic compass. |
| How did Han Dynasty leaders react to the philosophy of Confucianism? | They implemented the philosophy of Confucianism, and this implementation led to political and economic success. |
| How did the record-keeping process improve during the Han Dynasty? | During the Han Dynasty, Chinese people invented a paper-making process and woodblock printing. |
| Why is one reason a period of cultural diffusion occurred during the Han Dynasty? | The Han Dynasty encouraged trade with other civilizations to build wealth from the desire for Chinese goods. |
| Why is a second reason a period of cultural diffusion occurred during the Han Dynasty? | The Han Dynasty conquered lands beyond China's natural borders. |
| How was Buddhism introduced into ancient China? | through trade |