Chapter 2

Question 1

Confucianism and Daoism
A. were officially sanctioned doctrines of the Qin and Han emperors.
B. emphasized the needs of the individual over the welfare of the state.
C. had little influence upon the China and Chinese society until the late 900s C.E.
D. offered answers to societal problems during the times of disruption.

Answer 1

D. offered answers to societal problems during the times of disruption.

Question 2

Confucian social relationships
A. established a hierarchy upon reciprocal duties between people.
B. taught its practitioners to seek inner harmony with the natural way.
C. promoted the use of material rewards for the correct behavior and punishments for transgressions.
D. were based on universal low and forgiveness.

Answer 2

A. established a hierarchy upon reciprocal duties between people.

Question 3

The policy the sponsored by the Qin Dynasty to support its state
A. encouraged education, new ideas, and tolerated criticism of the state.
B. broke power of the vassals in order to enhance the power of the emperor.
C. paid the northern nomadic groups tribute to prevent invasions.
D. tolerated local lord’s performing functions for the central government.

Answer 3

B. broke power of the vassals in order to enhance the power of the emperor.

Question 4

During the Han Dynasty, scholar officials
A. came increasingly from the merchant and peasant classes.
B. utilized Legalism as a ruling doctrine.
C. insisted on the harsh law codes to maintain control.
D. instituted s system of examinations to prepare professional civil servants.

Answer 4

D. instituted s system of examinations to prepare professional civil servants.

Question 4

Although they varied greatly in wealth and social status in China,
A. the commoners, especially the peasants, remained the largest group.
B. the scholar bureaucrats cooperated to limit the influence of the ruler.
C. aristocrats owned all of the land.
D. women had many legal rights and protections.

Answer 4

A. the commoners, especially the peasants, remained the largest group.

Question 4

Chinese women in the Classical Age
A. were free to choose the men they would marry.
B. could become scholar-gentry provided they passed the state exams.
C. were legally subordinated to fathers and husbands at all class levels.
D. dominated the intellectual and artistic activities of China.

Answer 4

C. were legally subordinated to fathers and husbands at all class levels.

Question 4

Despite their material success and increased wealth,
A. foreigners were prohibited from settling in China.
B. Chinese rulers were isolated from mother masses and did not intervene in government.
C. Chinese aristocrats had no influence within the government.
D. merchants in China ranked below peasants had little political influence.

Answer 4

D. merchants in China ranked below peasants had little political influence.