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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 event happened after the Qin Dynasty collapsed?

A
Lu Bang abandoned Legalism.
B
Wudi appointed his grandson emperor.
C
A civil war broke out.
D
The Great Wall was completed.
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Which dynasty was responsible for establishing a complex bureaucracy?

A
Shang
B
Zhou
C
Qin
D
Han
4

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.
5

During which dynasty did Confucianism replace legalism as the main ruling doctrine?

A
Han
B
Qin
C
Shang
D
Zhou
6

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.
7

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.
8

Which dynasty was the first to build advanced settlements in China?

A
Zhou
B
Qin
C
Shang
D
Han
9

Which statement best represents the philosophy of Legalism?

A
People do best when they are guided by personal ethics.
B
People who disobey laws require additional education.
C
People are inherently both selfish and impulsive.
D
People should protect their neighbors and friends.
10

During which Chinese dynasty was Confucius born?

A
Zhou
B
Shang
C
Han
D
Qin
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How did people during the Zhou Dynasty perceive natural disasters such as floods or famine?

A
They believed it indicated the rulers were not following the Mandate of Heaven.
B
They thought it meant that God was angry and sending punishment.
C
They believed it meant the dynasty would continue to rule with great success.
D
They thought it indicated the end of times and that they should prepare for death.
12

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.
13

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.
14

Under which dynasty was Chinese writing first developed?

A
the Qin dynasty
B
the Zhou dynasty
C
the Shang dynasty
D
the Han dynasty
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Which idea is part of the philosophical tradition of Confucianism?

A
Virtuous behavior is necessary for a good society.
B
People need strict rules to show them how to act.
C
Punishments, rather than rewards, shape human behavior.
D
The government should decide how people live their lives.

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