Dynasties Quick Check
Of the geographical features described, which impacted the creation of the Zhou dynasty?
Indian Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Himalayan Mountains
Yellow River ✅
What philosophical belief system, based on the belief that leaders should be selected because they were wise and moral, most impacted the government structure of the Qin dynasty?
Taoism
Confucianism ✅
Buddhism
legalism
What was the impact of standardizing measurements?
simplified trade ✅
education
economic equality
natural balance
Identify two contributions to technology that were made during the Tang dynasty.
written language and pottery
silk and paper
gunpowder and abacus ✅
sails and irrigation
Analyze how Confucianism impacted Emperor Wudi’s treatment of the nobility.
Nobles were punished less severely than peasants.
He made the nobles pass a civil service test.
He gave power to people who passed Confucianism tests. ✅
He increased the power of the nobility.
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1. The geographical feature that impacted the creation of the Zhou dynasty was the Yellow River. The Zhou dynasty developed in the Yellow River Valley, which provided fertile land for agriculture and served as a crucial transportation route.
2. The philosophical belief system that most impacted the government structure of the Qin dynasty was Confucianism. The Qin dynasty believed in selecting leaders based on their wisdom and moral character, which aligned with Confucian values.
3. The impact of standardizing measurements was that it simplified trade. By having a standardized system of measurements, it made trade and commerce more efficient and reduced confusion and disputes.
4. Two contributions to technology made during the Tang dynasty were gunpowder and the abacus. Gunpowder revolutionized warfare and led to the development of various weapons, while the abacus was a significant advancement in calculating and mathematics.
5. Confucianism impacted Emperor Wudi's treatment of the nobility by giving power to people who passed Confucianism tests. This means that individuals who demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Confucian principles were given positions of power, including the nobility.
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