World History-Chapter 10 Activities and Assessments

Along which rivers did Chinese civilization first develop? Why did this occur?

Chinese civilization first developed along the Huang He because of the rich soil that helps produce excellent crops.

What do oracle bones tell us about the development of the Chinese language?

Oracle bones tell us about the development of the Chinese language by giving us an insight into how the language began and how people communicated through the language.

Who was Qin Shihuangdi and why was he important?

Qin Shihuangdi was the ruler of the state of Qin. He was important because he wanted to unify China.

How did Shang kings rule over their large kingdoms?

Shang kings ruled over their large kingdoms by sending out large armies to defend the kingdom's borders.

How might the Chinese have used the Mandate of Heaven to justify rebellions against their rulers?

The Chinese might have used the Mandate of Heaven to justify rebellions against their rulers by preaching that their rulers were not virtuous.

How did Buddhist ideas spread to China?

Buddhist ideas spread to China through the Silk Road from India.

Why were Buddhist ideas appealing to people after the fall of the Han dynasty?

Buddhist ideas were appealing to people after the fall of the Han dynasty because they were feeling anxious, fearful, and unsafe.

What is one way Confucianism differs from Daoism?

Confucianism teaches its followers to work hard to make the world better. Daoism teaches its followers to turn away from worldly affairs and live in harmony with nature.

What do you believe was the most important achievement of Han inventors? Explain.

I believe the most important achievement of Han inventors was paper because we are now able to communicate and keep written records because of paper.

How do you think ancient China's geographic isolation from other cultures affected the Chinese view of themselves and the world? Explain.

I think ancient China's geographic isolation from other cultures affected the Chinese view of themselves and the world because it made them perceive the world as more beautiful than others might see it and themselves as more boring than other countries might view them.

What was the Mandate of Heaven?

Kings' right to rule came from the gods because of talent and virtue.

Why was the Qin dynasty so short-lived?

The Qin dynasty was so short-lived because Qin died.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of organizing a society around the ideas of Hanfeizi?

The advantages of organizing a society around the ideas of Han Feizi is that the society would be more peaceful. The disadvantages would be that the ideas would be more unclear, therefore the government might have had less control over its people.

1. Did the civil service examination system implemented by Han Wudi result in better governance of China? Why or why not?

The civil service examination system resulted in better governance of China because people were selected on a basis of ability not class.

How does the concept of filial piety relate to the teachings of Confucius about how society should function?

The concept of filial piety relates to the teachings of Confucius because they both relate around action producing wanted results.

What natural features isolated China from other regions and cultures?

The geography of China isolated it from other cultures because there were the Himalayan Mountains, the Tibet-Qinghai Plateau, the Taklimakan Desert, and the Gobi Desert. Cold climates also kept invaders out.

Which was the largest social class of ancient China?

The largest social class of ancient China was the Aristocrats.

What were the main medical and technological advancements of the Han dynasty?

The main medical and technological advancements included the cast iron plow, water wheels, iron drill bits, and paper being invented.

How did trade along the Silk Road impact China?

Trade along the silk road impacted China merchants traded lots of different items, like paper, along these roads.