Unit 5: Ancient China

Question 1

Natural Barrier

Answer 1

A physical feature that can hinder or protect travel (mountains, deserts, swamps, seas, etc.

Question 2

Great Wall of China

Answer 2

built as a barrier to prevent attacks from outsiders

Question 3

Himalaya Mountains

Answer 3

Mountain Range located in the southwest of China and acts as a natural barrier.

Question 4

Philosophy

Answer 4

The study of the basic ideas about knowledge, truth, right and wrong, religion, and the nature and meaning of life.

Question 5

Confucianism

Answer 5

a philosophy that believes a good society is based on good morals and behavior.

Question 6

Civil service

Answer 6

The permanent professional branches of government’s administration, excluding, military, and judicial branches and elected politicians.

Question 7

Mandate of Heaven

Answer 7

only honorable kings ruled with heaven’s permission.

Question 8

Filial Piety

Answer 8

is a virtue of respect for one’s parents, elders, rulers, men and friends.

Question 9

Silk Road

Answer 9

trade routes from China to other western civilizations

Question 10

Han Wudi

Answer 10

Han Dynasty emperor known for spreading confucianism and creating the civil service exam

Question 11

Legalism

Answer 11

a strong leader and a strong legal system are needed to create social order. People must obey a strict code of laws or rules and those of authority.