Unit 5: Ancient China

Question 1

believed people were born bad and a strong leader and a strong legal system are needed to create social order.

Answer 1

Legalism

Question 2

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

Answer 2

Civil Service:

Question 3

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

Answer 3

Philosophy

Question 4

Was a nickname for any route that any trader took from China to Rome.

Answer 4

Silk Road

Question 5

believes that a good society is based on the moral behavior of individuals as well as correct relationships between different members of society.

Answer 5

Confucianism

Question 6

a physical feature that can hinder or protect travel (mountains, deserts, swamps, seas,

Answer 6

Natural Barrier

Question 7

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

Answer 7

Himalaya Mountains

Question 8

two rivers in the east of China and provide fertile soil for farming.

Answer 8

Yellow and Yangtze Rivers

Question 9

philosopher who founded the philosophy of Confucianism

Answer 9

Confucius

Question 10

only honorable kings ruled with heaven’s permission.

Answer 10

Mandate of Heaven

Question 11

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

Answer 11

Filial Piety