Match vocabulary word to the definition. (6 points)
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related to farming
worshipping only one god
a series of rulers from the same family
a lifestyle of continual movement to meet survival needs
the practice of taming and breeding animals for work and food
the time around 10,000 BCE when early humans began to abandon hunter-gathering to take up farming and establish a permanent residence.
Question 3
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theocracy
fertile crescent
absolute monarchy
ziggurat
cuneiform
Question 4
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patriarichal society
power vacuum
Buddhism
arable land
bureaucracy
Question 5
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a belief system that teaches life is full of human suffering as a result of desire. Goal is enlightenment.
Religion that started in India which practices of Karma
a philosophical system centered on virtue, education and respect to achieve harmony
monotheistic religion that developed in the Middle East around 600 CE
a philosophical system focused on harmony, balance and simplicity
web of trade routes connecting China with Europe
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Question 3:
related to farming - arable land
worshipping only one god - theocracy
a series of rulers from the same family - absolute monarchy
a lifestyle of continual movement to meet survival needs - power vacuum
the practice of taming and breeding animals for work and food - agriculture
the time around 10,000 BCE when early humans began to abandon hunter-gathering to take up farming and establish a permanent residence - Neolithic Revolution
Question 4:
theocracy - a form of government in which religious leaders are in control
fertile crescent - a region in the Middle East that was known for its fertile soil and agriculture
absolute monarchy - a form of government in which a single ruler has complete control over the state
ziggurat - a large, pyramid-like structure built in ancient Mesopotamia
cuneiform - a system of writing used in ancient Mesopotamia
Question 5:
patriarchal society - a society in which men hold the majority of power and authority
power vacuum - a situation in which there is no clear or legitimate leader in power
Buddhism - a belief system that teaches that life is full of suffering and seeks to achieve enlightenment
arable land - land that is suitable for growing crops
bureaucracy - a system of government in which decisions are made by a complex network of officials and departments
Matching:
a belief system that teaches life is full of human suffering as a result of desire. Goal is enlightenment - Buddhism
Religion that started in India which practices of Karma - Hinduism
a philosophical system centered on virtue, education and respect to achieve harmony - Confucianism
monotheistic religion that developed in the Middle East around 600 CE - Islam
a philosophical system focused on harmony, balance and simplicity - Taoism
web of trade routes connecting China with Europe - Silk Road
Which statement explains why Dalits were considered to be “untouchable” and “unseeable”?(1 point)
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They were highly favored by the gods and could not be approached.
They were highly favored by the gods and could not be approached.
They worked as servants to the upper castes.
They worked as servants to the upper castes.
They were considered to be unclean because they raised livestock.
They were considered to be unclean because they raised livestock.
They performed jobs that dealt with contamination and what was considered spiritual pollution.
They performed jobs that dealt with contamination and what was considered spiritual pollution.
They performed jobs that dealt with contamination and what was considered spiritual pollution.
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Read the following verses from the Analects:
“The Master said, ‘If one is guided by profit in one’s actions, one will incur much ill will.’”
“The Master said, ‘The gentleman understands what is moral. The small man understands what is profitable.’”
Based on these verses, what does Confucius recognize about specific attitudes toward specific social classes in ancient China?
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The Shi were held in low esteem because they did not practice moral behavior when running the government.
The Shi were held in low esteem because they did not practice moral behavior when running the government.
The Gong were held in lower respect than the Shang because they produced goods with their hands.
The Gong were held in lower respect than the Shang because they produced goods with their hands.
The low positions held by the Nong meant that they were seen by the higher-ranking members of Chinese society as being lazy and greedy.
The low positions held by the Nong meant that they were seen by the higher-ranking members of Chinese society as being lazy and greedy.
The Shang class were viewed with disrespect because their greed threatened natural harmony.
The Shang class were viewed with disrespect because their greed threatened natural harmony.
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Read the following verses from the Analects:
“The Master said, ‘If one is guided by profit in one’s actions, one will incur much ill will.’”
“The Master said, ‘The gentleman understands what is moral. The small man understands what is profitable.’”
Based on these verses, what does Confucius recognize about specific attitudes toward specific social classes in ancient China?
(1 point)
Responses
The Shi were held in low esteem because they did not practice moral behavior when running the government.
The Shi were held in low esteem because they did not practice moral behavior when running the government.
The Gong were held in lower respect than the Shang because they produced goods with their hands.
The Gong were held in lower respect than the Shang because they produced goods with their hands.
The low positions held by the Nong meant that they were seen by the higher-ranking members of Chinese society as being lazy and greedy.
The low positions held by the Nong meant that they were seen by the higher-ranking members of Chinese society as being lazy and greedy.
The Shang class were viewed with disrespect because their greed threatened natural harmony.
The Shang class were viewed with disrespect because their greed threatened natural harmony.
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The low positions held by the Nong meant that they were seen by the higher-ranking members of Chinese society as being lazy and greedy.
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Read the following passage from the Tao Te Ching:
“Nothing in the world is softer and weaker than water.
Yet, in attacking the hard and strong, nothing can surpass it.
Because nothing can exchange places with it, Use weakness to overcome strength.
Use softness to overcome hardness.
None in the world do not know this.
But none can practice it.”
Which is an accurate analysis of the teachings of Daoism based on this passage?
(1 point)
Responses
Most people do not know that weakness can overcome strength.
Most people do not know that weakness can overcome strength.
More can be accomplished by yielding to stronger forces than pushing back on them.
More can be accomplished by yielding to stronger forces than pushing back on them.
It is common for people to yield to stronger forces.
It is common for people to yield to stronger forces.
Weaker forces usually are defeated by stronger ones.
More can be accomplished by yielding to stronger forces than pushing back on them.
Which is the correct chronological order, from earliest to most recent, of the philosophies and belief systems that developed in early China?(1 point)
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Daoism – Confucianism – Legalism – Buddhism
Daoism – Confucianism – Legalism – Buddhism
Confucianism – Daoism – Buddhism – Legalism
Confucianism – Daoism – Buddhism – Legalism
Confucianism – Daoism – Legalism – Buddhism
Confucianism – Daoism – Legalism – Buddhism
Buddhism – Legalism – Daoism – Confucianism
Daoism – Confucianism – Legalism – Buddhism
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Read the following passage from the Analects.
“The Master said: ‘In ruling a state of a thousand chariots, approach your duties with reverence and be trustworthy in what you say; avoid excesses in expenditures and love your fellow men; employ the labor of the common people only in the right seasons.’”
What conclusion can be drawn about how Confucianism influenced the social class system between Zhou rulers and their subjects?(1 point)
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Rulers understood that the military existed so that it could intimidate peasant farmers to produce food for the general population.
Rulers understood that the military existed so that it could intimidate peasant farmers to produce food for the general population.
Rulers understood that they had the power to force peasant farmers to work at all times of the year.
Rulers understood that they had the power to force peasant farmers to work at all times of the year.
Rulers understood that peasant farmers had to be treated respectfully so that they could produce enough food to feed the general population.
Rulers understood that peasant farmers had to be treated respectfully so that they could produce enough food to feed the general population.
Rulers understood that they could execute peasant farmers who did not do their duty to raise enough food for the general population.
Rulers understood that they could execute peasant farmers who did not do their duty to raise enough food for the general population.
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