Review Quiz:  Ancient & Classical China

• Why are the Oracle bones of Shang China historically significant?

a) They might be regarded as the "missing link" in human evolution.

b) They show us what people ate in ancient China.

c) They show how ancient people died.

d) They reveal an ancient writing system.

 

• During the Shang dynasty the Chinese displayed advanced art and skill in use of: 
a. Iron;   b. gold;    c. copper;    d. bronze;   e. steel.

 

• Sericulture refers to:   a. China's most ancient religion;  b. Controlling the flooding of the yellow river;  c. silk making;  d. planting rice;  e. pictographic writing.

 

• Which of the following is NOT true about the Chin dynasty in China?

a. It was based on legalism;   b. Most of the great wall was built then;  c. Recent excavations reveal the grandeur of royal burials at that time.  d.  weights and measures were standardized. 
e. Confucianism was strictly followed.


• Which religion was based on paradoxical ideas such as "Do nothing and all things will be accomplished."  It also emphasized simplicity and harmony with nature by following "The Way".

a) Hinduism b) Buddhism c) Taoism;   d) Confucianism       e) Legalism

 

• Which philosophy formed the primary basis of Chinese society throughout most of its history?

 a) Legalism;              b) Judaism;            c) Confucianism;     d) Hinduism

 

• Which philosophy advocated absolute monarchy; strict laws and harsh punishments? 
It was based on the premise that people are basically bad.

a) Hinduism     b) Buddhism     c) Taoism;     d) Confucianism      e) Legalism

 

• Which philosophy emphasized rules and regulations; proper relationships between inferior and superior people in society?       
a) Hinduism;          b) Buddhism             c) Taoism        d) Confucianism      e) Legalism