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China Test on 2/22
SS grade 6 Test
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Dynasties | Family of Rulers |
| Confucianism | The belief in good moral character and citizens taking responsibility for their society. |
| Bureaucracy | Organizing government in departments, called bureaus |
| Taoism | The belief to become one with the Tao and with nature |
| Great Leap Forward | Program launched by Mao Zedong to speed up money-making development |
| Boxer Rebellion | A rebellion that hoped to overthrow the Qing Dynasty and force all foreigners out of China |
| Tai Ping Rebellion | A rebellion that lasted 14 years in response to a treaty with Britain |
| Opium War | A war between China and Britain over smuggling illegal items |
| Communism | A system of government in which a single party controls the means of production and wealth is distributed equally |
| Cultural Revolution | A movement aimed at removing opposition to the Communist Party |
| How does the geography in China effect where most Chinese people live? | Most people live near the water |
| What part of China do most of the Chinese live? | They live in the south and east |
| What is the main contributor to China's successful history? | Dynasties (families of rulers). Also, not a lot of influence from invaders. |
| What were some of the achievements of the dynasties? | Silk, a new system of writing, paper, compass, and the Silk Road |
| How did the teachings of Confucius affect the Chinese government? | It became the official philosophy of China and brought the establishment of government departments worked by well-trained individuals |
| What two groups emerged in the 1900's and fought for control of China? What type of government did they want? | Nationalists = democracy Communists = communist government |
| What led to China being taken by communists? | Peasant support |
| What are the effects of communism in China? | Redistribution of land, collective farms (great leap forward), industry under government control, wars, drought, internal conflicts, Cultural Revolution |
| How does China's government impact economics in China? | The government owns all financial institutions, sets prices on goods, and plans production |
| What is the goal of a Taoist? | To become one with Tao and nature |
| What are the 3 main religions in China? | Taoism, Buddhism, Confucianism |
| How has culture exchange influenced East Asia? | Western cultures, methods of government, forms of writing, paints, and ideas |