What was one result of the Silk Road?(1 point)
Responses
It allowed the Chinese to learn the process of making silk.
It allowed the Chinese to learn the process of making silk.
It brought new ideas, such as Buddhism, into China.
It brought new ideas, such as Buddhism, into China.
It further isolated the Chinese dynasties.
It further isolated the Chinese dynasties.
It enabled the Shang Dynasty to expand Chinese territory.
It allowed the Chinese to learn the process of making silk.
What is one thing the Han emperors did to keep the economy stable? (1 point)
Responses
introduced the first standardized coins
introduced the first standardized coins
refused to allow monopolies in any industries
refused to allow monopolies in any industries
lowered taxes
lowered taxes
stopped merchants from selling goods along the Silk Road
introduced the first standardized coins
Under the Mandate of Heaven concept, who determined the Chinese rulers?(1 point)
Responses
the Way
the Way
the king
the king
the Gods
the Gods
Confucius
the Gods
What was a Zhou Dynasty achievement that actually contributed to their downfall? (1 point)
Responses
Confucianism
Confucianism
wheelbarrow
wheelbarrow
introduction of coins
introduction of coins
iron metalworking
introduction of coins
This type of government created unrest with its harshness.(1 point)
Responses
Confucianism
Confucianism
Mandate of Heaven
Mandate of Heaven
Daoism
Daoism
Legalism
Legalism
Why was it important that civil service positions were not hereditary (passed down in family)?(1 point)
Responses
Government officials needed to be well-qualified for their job
Government officials needed to be well-qualified for their job
Government officials would now not fight with each other over jobs
Government officials would now not fight with each other over jobs
Government officials would now not all know each other
Government officials would now not all know each other
Government officials would now be well-traveled
Government officials needed to be well-qualified for their job.
Silk was so important to the Han that...(1 point)
Responses
only wealthy merchants were allowed to produce it
only wealthy merchants were allowed to produce it
no one outside of China was allowed to know how to make it
no one outside of China was allowed to know how to make it
it was illegal to trade it outside of China
it was illegal to trade it outside of China
only the emperor and his family were allowed to wear it
only the emperor and his family were allowed to wear it
daoism
balance between yin and yang
quiet life
confucianism
morals
rituals
learning
relationships
Look at the Venn diagram comparing Daoism and Confucianism
believed people are basically evil
believed people are basically evil
worked for stability (no fighting)
worked for stability (no fighting)
developed harsh laws
developed harsh laws
competition for wealth
competition for wealth
Infer: What benefit did a standardized currency (money) bring to China?(1 point)
Responses
It reduced the economic power of warlords.
It reduced the economic power of warlords.
It made it easier to trade anywhere in the empire.
It made it easier to trade anywhere in the empire.
It increased wealth for all citizens.
It increased wealth for all citizens.
It allowed the government to collect taxes.
It made it easier to trade anywhere in the empire.
By what means did Zhou Dynasty rulers keep control over all the different regions of their kingdom?(1 point)
Responses
They treated the people with kindness and respect
They treated the people with kindness and respect
They kept a strong army ready to put down any rebellion
They kept a strong army ready to put down any rebellion
They put their family members in charge of individual regions
They put their family members in charge of individual regions
They started a civil service based on the ideas of Confucius
They treated the people with kindness and respect.
Why were ancestors important to early Chinese people?(1 point)
Responses
it was just important to remember family
it was just important to remember family
ancestors who were not honored felt sad
ancestors who were not honored felt sad
honored ancestors could cause trouble
honored ancestors could cause trouble
honored ancestors protected the living
honored ancestors protected the living
Which philosophy believed a good leader should let their people do as they want and take little action against them?(1 point)
Responses
Daoism
Daoism
Confucianism
Daoism
What title was used for the time during the Qin Dynasty?(1 point)
Responses
king
king
queen
queen
emperor
emperor
pharaoh
emperor
Why was the creation of a central government important?(1 point)
Responses
Because the people were now able to make all decisions themselves
Because the people were now able to make all decisions themselves
Because power was now not spread out all over the country and the emperor had more control
Because power was now not spread out all over the country and the emperor had more control
Because power was now spread out among many people
Because power was now spread out among many people
Because it allowed local leaders to rule as they saw best