Chapter 3 China in Antiquity

Which of the following is not a true statement about the development of Chinese civilization? A. All evidence indicates that the first Chinese agricultural villages developed along the Yellow River B. Ancient Chinese villages evolved over thousands of years to form the first unified state under the Qin. C. Chinese topography caused its civilization to develop apart from advancements in other parts of Asia. D. Nomadic attacks from the north were an ongoing factor in the course of Chinese development.

A. All evidence indicates that the first Chinese agricultural villages developed along the Yellow River

The ancient Chinese class that was primarily responsible for making war, serving as officials and owning the land were the: A. aristocrats. B. serfs. C. slaves. D. none of the above.

A. aristocrats.

The Chinese term for the proper "Way" is: A. dao. B. guo. C. chi. D. dhi.

A. dao.

The symbolism of the Chinese concept of two primary forces was the: A. sun as the yang and the moon as the yin. B. sun as the yin and the moon as the yang. C. sun as the tin and the moon as the tang. D. sun as the tang and the moon as the tin.

A. sun as the yang and the moon as the yin.

According to the Zhou concept of the Heavenly Mandate: A. the king is expected to rule in a considerate and effective manner because he was selected by the gods to rule in order to maintain the order of the universe. B. the king is the arbiter of the use of power on earth, as the god's despotic representative in the earthly existence. C. the gods provide the rules for all people to adhere to, and it is the king who must employ an arbitrary regime that uses the territorial chieftans to enforce his laws D. none of the above

A. the king is expected to rule in a considerate and effective manner because he was selected by the gods to rule in order to maintain the order of the universe.

The capital of the Shang Dynasty was located at: A. Yang Shao. B. An Yang. C. Lung Shan. D. Xian.

B. An Yang.

The water control project in Szechwan Province that was built under the Zhou, and is still in use today, is on the: A. Yellow River. B. Min River. C. Yangtze River. D. Han River.

B. Min River.

In regard to a money economy, it can be said that the: A. Zhou used shells B. Zhou used iron. C. use of money was universal under the Zhou. D. both A and C

B. Zhou used iron.

The beginnings of civilization in China were A. based on the marauding attacks of Xia. B. first established with water control activities under the Xia, and then further advanced by the political organization of the Shang. C. the result of a concentrated development of Eiz bureaucratic arrangements. D. derived from the Shang's abilities to exploit the nomadic propensities of the population.

B. first established with water control activities under the Xia, and then further advanced by the political organization of the Shang.

The Shang: A. have achieved great renown for their iron casting achievements. B. have achieved great renown for their bronze casting achievements. C. used a highly sophisticated written alphabet. D. both B and C.

B. have achieved great renown for their bronze casting achievements.

For Confucius, the main thing to concentrate on was the: A. significance of the deities. B. nature of the real aspects of daily living. C. metaphysical concepts of heavenly existence. D. relationships of religious thoughts and values.

B. nature of the real aspects of daily living.

The concept of the Mandate of Heaven implies: A. the divinity of the king. B. the existences of the right to replace a king who is bad. C. the need to be rebellious against monarchs. D. all of the above.

B. the existences of the right to replace a king who is bad.

Which of the following is a true statement about the nature of the Zhou merchant and slave classes? A. The merchants were independent operators and the slaves were a predominant percentage of the citizenry. B. The merchant traded only in domestic goods and the slaves worked only in irrigation. C. The merchants were subject to the control of the local lord and the slaves ere probably individuals from other areas who had been seized in warfare. D. Both B and C

C. The merchants were subject to the control of the local lord and the slaves ere probably individuals from other areas who had been seized in warfare.

The longest-lived dynasty in Chinese history was the: A. Shang. B. Qin. C. Zhou. D. Han.

C. Zhou.

Ancient Chinese villages were organized as: A. nuclear family units B. races. C. clans. D. all of the above.

C. clans

The benevolent monarchy described in the Rites of Zhou: A. endured in practice throughout the dynasty's long reign B. continued to grow in significance as the dynasty developed. C. degenerated into a fractuous arrangement of despotic local rulers who exploited the citizenry. D. reflected the enhancement of the intelligence and morality of the Zhou rulers.

C. degenerated into a fractuous arrangement of despotic local rulers who exploited the citizenry.

The individual who were employed at court to assist the Chinese emperor in his policy deliberations were the: A. brahmins. B. sustrins. C. shamans. D. faltrans.

C. shamans.

Ancient Chinese civilization originated along the: A. Yellow River B. Yangtze River C. Indus River D. Both A and B

D. Both A and B

The legendary "three sovereigns" of prehistoric China were: A. Fu Xi, Ling Pioa, and Shong Tui B. Shen Nong, Ling Pioa, and Shonh Tui C. Huang Di, Fu Xi, and Sheng Nong D. Ling Pioa, Shong Tui, and Huang Di

D. Ling Pioa, Shong Tui, and Huang Di

The following was an aspect of Shang belief: A. oracle bones could e used for communication with the gods. B. the king was a link between life on earth and the hereafter. C. ancestors were to be respected and worshipped. D. all of the above

D. all of the above

Characteristic of ancient Confucian though was the concept that: A. an accord between the Dao and acceptable human behavior is highly necessary. B. a sense of duty to others is needed for a proper relationship to the Dao. C. in order for the Dao to be properly utilized, humanity must be an integral part of an individual's behavior pattern. D. all of the above.

D. all of the above.

Examples of Zhou advances in farm technology include the: A. development of iron plowshares. B. use of natural fertilizers and collar harnesses. C. technique of leaving fallow land to better use soil nutrients. D. all of the above.

D. all of the above.

As as result of agricultural growth in the later part of the Zhou dynasty: A. a growing population significantly contributed to a growth in manufacturing and commerce. B. the role of noble birth as the main source of power and influence became usurped by economic wealth. C. trade activities, and the use of iron, decreased. D. both A and B.

D. both A and B.

Which of the following was not a development of the Zhou dynasty? A. As the dynasty aged, the provinces became more powerful and independent. B. The use of irrigation was greatly increased. C. Technological advancement furthered the increase in the growth of agricultural output. D. none of the above.

D. none of the above.

The following was true about Shang government except: A. it was ruled by a powerful king. B. the king utilized an organized bureaucracy to help him govern. C. the territorial division of the empire were under the control of local ruler, who served at the behest of the king. D. the local chieftans were responsible for defending the empire.

D. the local chieftans were responsible for defending the empire.

The practice of land cultivation employed under the Zhou was called the: A. feudal land system. B. tenant land system. C. peasant land system. D. well field system.

D. well field system.