Unit 5: Ancient China

Question 1

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

Answer 1

Natural Barrier

Question 2

built as a barrier to prevent attacks from outsiders

Answer 2

Great Wall of China

Question 3

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

Answer 3

Himalaya Mountains

Question 4

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

Answer 4

Philosophy

Question 5

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

Answer 5

Confucianism

Question 6

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

Answer 6

Civil service

Question 7

only honorable kings ruled with heaven’s permission.

Answer 7

Mandate of Heaven

Question 8

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

Answer 8

Filial Piety

Question 9

trade routes from China to other western civilizations

Answer 9

Silk Road

Question 10

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

Answer 10

Han Wudi

Question 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.

Answer 11

Legalism