Chinese Dynasties Flashcards

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“The universe is sacred.
You cannot improve it.
If you try to change it, you will ruin it.
If you try to hold it, you will lose it.”
This quote most likely reflects which Chinese philosophies?

A

Daoism

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Give two options that shows the combination of Chinese philosophies that were often practiced at the same time in China?

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Confucianism and Daoism

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The practice of respecting the opinion of the eldest male in a family is called

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Filial piety

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“The Art of War” was written by who

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Sun Tzu

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Which leader were accused of roasting and eating their enemies?

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Shang

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Which option accurately compares the societies of Rome and China?

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In China, peasants were higher in the social hierarchy than Rome.

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Describe the concept of Yin and Yang?

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It was the idea that opposites can be united to create a whole society

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Chronological Outline of Chinese History
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
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1st Xia
2nd Shang
3rd Zhou
4th Qin
5th Warring States Period
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“Therefore, the intelligent sovereign makes the law select men and makes no arbitrary promotion himself. He makes the law measure merits and makes no arbitrary regulation himself.”

This quote most likely reflects which of the following Chinese philosophies?

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Legalism

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