Chapter 3 test

Question 1

Who wrote the Analects and why are they important?

Answer 1

Confucious said them but his followers wrote the Analects. The Analects contained quotes that explain and show the principles of Confucianism.

Question 2

What contributions did the Zhou make for ancient China?

Answer 2

They created distinct coins that replaced the barder system they had a hole which helped to keep track of them.

Question 3

To impose unity throughout China, what did Shi Huangdi abolish?

Answer 3

He abolished the old Feudal System. He replaced states with military districts, and kept the nobels in the capitail.

Question 4

The Gangetic Plain, which lies south of the Himalayas, is watered by what rivers.

Answer 4

The Indus, Gangetic, and the Brahmaputra Rivers.

Question 5

The system of writing numbers was devised by mathematicians during what period of Indian history? Gupta or Maurya? What other achievements did that empire have?

Answer 5

During the Gupta golden age. They also made a decimal systems by means of tens

Question 6

The Huang or Yellow River was known to overflow and kill large amounts of the population due to its ability to change course. What measures were done to help prevent catastrophe from happening?

Answer 6

The Chinese built dikes to stop them.

Question 7

Explain Legalism.

Answer 7

The nature of man is evil and his goodness needs to be aquired. So they made a sytem that used strict rules and harsh punishments.

Question 8

Who was the supreme god that was among the many gods and nature spirits to whom the early Chinese prayed?

Answer 8

Shang Di

Question 9

A lengthy Indian poem known as the (blank) Reflects important Indian religious beliefs about the immortality of the soul and the value of performing one’s duty.

Answer 9

The bhagavad-Gita

Question 10

What role did Confucianism have during the Han dynasty? How did the emperors treat Confucianism?

Answer 10

Han emperors made it the official religion of the state. and they required officails to confusianism.

Question 11

What medical treatment was promoted by doctors during the Han period.

Answer 11

Acupuncture.

Question 12

A dynasty enjoyed the Mandate of Heaven as long as the dynasty did what?

Answer 12

Provide a good government

Question 13

When Chinese scientist Wang Chong described the science behind an eclipse he was rejecting the belief that eclipses were a result of heaven’s anger.

Answer 13

True

Question 14

What civilization was found near the border of Pakistan and India? It has two major cities, Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa.

Answer 14

The indus valley civilization

Question 15

This excerpt, from a book on good governance, was written for the leader of the ________ empire. “The king shall provide the orphans, the aged, the infirm, the afflicted, and the helpless with maintenance. He shall also provide subsistence to helpless women when they are carrying and also to the children they give birth to.” —Arthashastra

Answer 15

Maurya

Question 16

The founder of which religion said these words as he lay dying? Why is this important? How does it reflect their view of the world?
“Decay is inherent in all things. Work out your own salvation with diligence.”

Answer 16

The founder of Buddhism. His words mean that it is your responsibility to get yourself out of the cycle of rebirth to attain enlightenment.

Question 17

Which emperor ordered the construction of the fortification of the Great Wall of China?

Answer 17

shi huang di- leagalist guy

Question 18

What was the reason for increased Tamil trade with China?

Answer 18

the decline of the roman empire

Question 19

What is ahimsa, a key moral principle of Hinduism? What does it mean?

Answer 19

None violence

Question 20

What are some of the characteristics of the Yellow River in China?

Answer 20

Its the muddiest river in the world hence the name yellow river. chinese name is Huang river

Question 21

What are the three main geographical obstacles one must face in order to have outside contact with China? The himalayas mountain range to the south. The Gobi desert to the west, and the

Answer 21

mountains desert and ocean

Question 22

What is the term that refers to seasonal winds that regularly blow across the Indian subcontinent?

Answer 22

Monsoons

Question 23

Who founded the first Indian empire?

Answer 23

Chandragupta Maurya

Question 24

What term refers to the Buddhist belief of union with the universe and release from the cycle of rebirth?

Answer 24

Nirvana

Question 25

Deserts also create barriers within China. Across the north and northwest lie dry wastelands. The greatest of China’s deserts is the ____

Answer 25

Gobi

Question 26

What was the purpose of erecting the stone pillars marked on the map?

Answer 26

to offer moral advice and the promise of a just government

Question 27

Know the levels of the caste system and their comparison to the Body of Purusha.

Answer 27

Brahman come out of mouth or head. Kahastra come out of arms. The vayisa come out of thighs. Sudras come out of feet. Untouchables not appart of the system.

Question 28

Know the founders of the Qin and Han Dynasties.

Answer 28

Shi Huang Di- Qin and Gao Zu- Han

Question 29

Explain the “Lessons for Women” literary work. What Chinese dynasty was it produced in and why do we care?

Answer 29

The Han dynasty it tells us how women should interact with people. We care cuzz it shows how they act.