Global Exam (Questions)

Which thinkers believed that building a strong family relationships and observing filial piety was necessary for an ethical and orderly society?

Confucians thinkers (Parent/Child)

Why was the closure of the Silk Road a major turning point in world history?

It cut off trade routes and people trading with each other. (The world kind of shut down)

What was the advantage of the Great Wall?

Defense against the Mongols to protect China.

According to Confucianism, which relationship was the most important to maintaining social harmony in China?

Filial Piety Family relationships

Why is Qin Shi Huandgi considered an important figure in world history?

He laid the foundation for the Great Wall of China and he created the first unified Chinese empire.

What was the meaning of the yin and yang?

Balance

Why is the Huang He river despite it's importance, sometimes called Chin'a Sorrow?

Because of the rivers unpredictable flooding, wiping out towns, cities, and farms.

What world religion was passed from India to China through trade routes?

Buddhism

What material did the Shang Dynasty most commonly use to record their questions and answers from communications with their ancestors?

Oracle Bones and tourtist shells

Why were orcale bones popular among early rulers in China?

Oracle bones helped people learn about ancient china and also helped people communicate with their ancestors.

What was the cause of the Warring States?

Territorial Advantage

What are the other names for the Chang Jiang River and the Huang He River in China?

The Yellow river and the Yangtze river

How did the Zhou Dynasty explain the transfer of the Mandate of Heaven between dynasties?

The Zhou believed that the gods gave them a command and that gave the Zhou the right to rule.

Why did Legalists such as Shang Yang, Han Feizi, and Qin Shi Huangdi believe that it was fair to govern with harsh punishments?

To maintain order in society people must obey a set of laws.

Why did the Qin Shi Huangdi build the Great Wall of China?

To protect Northern China from invaders, such as the Mongols.

What was the purpose for building the Terracotta Army?

To protect the emperors tomb.

The lack of written records and little archaeological evidence causes many historians to question the existence of which dynasty?

Xia Dynasty