Question 1

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-taotie

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Taotie is a stylized animal face commonly seen in Chinese bronzes. None of the other options refer to this.

Question 2

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-yin and yang

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Yin and Yang is a concept of complementary poles, one of which represents the feminine, dark, and receptive, and the other the masculine, bright, and assertive.

Question 3

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-crossbow

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The crossbow was a powerful mechanical bow developed during the Warring States Period in China.

Answer: G 
 The Book of Songs is the earliest collection of Chinese poetry; it provides glimpses of what life was like in the early Zhou Dynasty.

Answer: K 
 The Way is a term used by both Daoists and Confucians, but it refers to different concepts; for Daoists, it refers to the natural order, while for Confucians, it refers to the moral order.

Answer: O 
 The Warring States Period was a time in Chinese history between 403 B.C.E. and 221 B.C.E. when states fought each other, and one state after another was destroyed.

Question 4

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-Book of Documents

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The Book of Documents is indeed one of the earliest Chinese books, containing documents, speeches, and historical accounts about early Zhou rule, making it a significant source for understanding this period in Chinese history.

Question 5

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-logographic

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Logographic refers to a system of writing in which each word is represented by a single symbol, such as the Chinese script.

Question 6

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-Legalists

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Legalists were political theorists who emphasized the need for strict laws and laid the foundation for China's bureaucratic government.

Question 7

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-filial piety

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Filial piety is the reverent attitude of children to their parents extolled by Confucius.

Question 8

What important military changes took place during the Warring States Period? What was the social impact of these changes?

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Question 9

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-Dao

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Dao refers to "The Way," a concept used by Daoists to describe the natural order of the universe and by Confucians to refer to the moral order.

Question 10

In China, as in the rest of the ancient world, geography played a crucial role in the development of civilization. Describe this role. How was China different from the ancient civilizations of West Asia, India, and North Africa?

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Question 11

Confucianism had a profound impact on China. What are the basic tenets of Confucianism? How did Confucianism spread?

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Question 12

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-Anyang

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Anyang was one of the Shang Dynasty capitals from which the Shang kings ruled for more than two centuries.

Question 13

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-ren

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Ren (仁) is a Confucian virtue that embodies humanity, benevolence, and human-heartedness. It is considered the ultimate virtue in Confucianism, representing perfect goodness and nobility.

Question 14

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-Book of Songs

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The Book of Songs is the earliest collection of Chinese poetry and provides glimpses of what life was like in the early Zhou Dynasty.

Answer: E
 The political theorists who emphasized the need for rigorous laws and laid the basis for China's later bureaucratic government are known as Legalists.

Answer: F
 The theory that Heaven gives the king a mandate to rule only as long as he rules in the interests of the people is known as the Mandate of Heaven.

Answer: K
 The Way is a term used by both Daoists and Confucians, but with slightly different meanings. For Daoists, it refers to the natural order, while for Confucians, it refers to the moral order.

Answer: O
 The period in Chinese history between 403 B.C.E. and 221 B.C.E. when states fought each other and one state after another was destroyed is known as the Warring States Period.

Question 15

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-loess

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Loess is a type of soil deposited by wind, and it is known for being fertile and easy to work.

Answer: M
 Anyang was one of the Shang Dynasty capitals, and it was from this city that the Shang kings ruled for over two centuries.

Answer: O
 The period between 403 B.C.E. and 221 B.C.E. in Chinese history is known as the Warring States Period, during which states fought each other and were destroyed one after another.

Question 16

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-shi

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The term "shi" refers to the lower ranks of Chinese aristocracy who could serve in either military or civil capacities.

Question 17

Explain the central tenets of Daoist thought and compare it to Confucianism.

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Question 18

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-Mandate of Heaven

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The Mandate of Heaven is the theory that Heaven gives the king a mandate to rule only as long as he rules in the interests of the people.

Question 19

Describe the written Chinese language. How did the ability to write affect Chinese society?

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Question 20

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-Warring States Period

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The Warring States Period refers to the time in Chinese history between 403 B.C.E. and 221 B.C.E. when various states were engaged in constant warfare until the Qin state eventually unified China.

Quiz 4: Chinas Classical Age, to 221 Bce

Use the following to answer questions : -taotie

Use the following to answer questions : -yin and yang

Use the following to answer questions : -crossbow

Use the following to answer questions : -Book of Documents

Use the following to answer questions : -logographic

Use the following to answer questions : -Legalists

Use the following to answer questions : -filial piety

What important military changes took place during the Warring States Period? What was the social impact of these changes?

Use the following to answer questions : -Dao

In China, as in the rest of the ancient world, geography played a crucial role in the development of civilization. Describe this role. How was China different from the ancient civilizations of West Asia, India, and North Africa?

Confucianism had a profound impact on China. What are the basic tenets of Confucianism? How did Confucianism spread?

Use the following to answer questions : -Anyang

Use the following to answer questions : -ren

Use the following to answer questions : -Book of Songs

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Use the following to answer questions : -shi

Explain the central tenets of Daoist thought and compare it to Confucianism.

Use the following to answer questions : -Mandate of Heaven

Describe the written Chinese language. How did the ability to write affect Chinese society?

Use the following to answer questions : -Warring States Period