The Rise of China Answers

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As a ruler, Emperor Qin Shihuangdi:

A
Consolidated power in the capital.
B
Was elected by the noble houses.
C
Embraced Confucianism over legalism.
D
Was traditional and made few changes.
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How did Chinese culture change during the Warring States period?

A
Nobles began to join their territories together.
B
Kings gained vast amounts of power over people.
C
Law and order were emphasized in all social classes.
D
Virtues such as order and respect began to decline.
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Which statement about Confucianism is accurate?

A
According to Confucianism, all people are essentially good.
B
According to Confucianism, education is unnecessary for success.
C
According to Confucianism, a specific god should be routinely worshipped.
D
According to Confucianism, good relationships don’t need guidance.
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Why did Qin Shihuangdi force all nobles to live at the capital?

A
He adamantly opposed Confucian teaching.
B
He knew it would reduce rebellion and infighting.
C
He thought it would help him put an end to Legalism.
D
He believed it was the only way to become emperor.
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This map shows river valley civilizations.

Question illustration
A
Mesopotamia
B
Indus Valley
C
China
D
Ancient Egypt
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Emperor Wudi focused his government on which philosophical concept?

A
Confucian ideals
B
Legalism
C
filial piety
D
the Mandate of Heaven
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What role did Liu Bang play in the Han Dynasty?

A
He was a supporter of Legalism.
B
He was an opponent of Confucianism.
C
He was the founding emperor.
D
He was responsible for China’s civil war.
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For followers of Confucianism, which statement is the most accurate?

A
People are naturally selfish and evil.
B
Virtue and education are essential.
C
Good laws demand strong laws and government.
D
Ideas must be controlled by the government.
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What was one of the primary results of Chinese civilizations settling in river valleys?

A
The people learned to control flooding.
B
The culture created a writing system.
C
The fertile land supported a food surplus.
D
The rulers adopted a system of divine leadership.
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How did Confucianism spread beyond Han China?

A
The Han conquered Vietnam and Thailand, bringing Confucian ideas to that region.
B
As the Han expanded the size of their empire and trade grew, Confucian ideas spread to neighboring countries.
C
The Han sent Confucian missionaries to spread beliefs beyond the borders of China.
D
As the Han rejected Confucianism, it forced believers out of China and into neighboring countries.

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