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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;
• 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