Question 1

In the section from the Analects ,Confucius points out that,"When a prince's personal conduct is correct,his government is effective without the issuing of orders.If his personal conduct is not correct,he may issue orders,but they will not be followed." How is this statement representative of Confucian thought? In what ways does it disagree with Legalist philosophy?

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Confucius' statement reflects the centra...

Question 2

In an effort to bring about effective governmental control,the Legalists

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A)  relied on the example set by hard-working junzi.
B)  stressed that the peasants should follow the Daoist doctrine of inaction.
C)  established the principle of collective responsibility before the law.
D)  stressed the need for education.
E)  suggested that each individual Hindu focus on his or her caste duties.

Question 3

Confucius believed that political and social harmony

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A)  came from a retreat into a quiet life of meditation.
B)  arose from the proper ordering of human relationships.
C)  depended on the proper structuring of a strong centralized government.
D)  was available to human beings if they expressed a deep devotion to the gods.
E)  could only be imposed by a powerful king.

Question 4

The Daoist virtue of removal from the affairs of the world was known as junzi.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Discuss the difference between the ruling philosophies of Qin Shihuangdi and the later Han emperors.Which emperors were more successful at maintaining order,and why?

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Question 6

What was the Chinese political philosophy that called for clear and strict laws?

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A)  Confucianism
B)  Legalism
C)  Daoism
D)  Buddhism
E)  Hinduism

Question 7

Liu Bang was the founder of the Han dynasty.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The Chinese philosopher who proposed that strong social discipline was the best means of bringing society into order was

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A)  Confucius.
B)  Mencius.
C)  Laozi.
D)  Xunzi.
E)  Shihuangdi.

Question 9

The Qin and Han dynasties

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A)  copied the ruling techniques of the Aryans.
B)  did not push for centralization as thoroughly as the Achaemenids did.
C)  imposed order on India.
D)  never mastered the administrative brilliance and unification of the Zhou period.
E)  went further than the Persian emperors in their efforts to foster cultural unity.

Question 10

Examine the defensive walls on Map 6.1,China under the Qin dynasty,221-207B.C.E.Why were they constructed in the north? Were there reasons for constructing the walls other than purely defensive ones?

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The defensive walls on Map 6.1, China un...

Question 11

Han Wudi was known as the "socialist emperor."

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which popular treatise emphasized humility,obedience,subservience,and devotion to their husbands as the virtues most appropriate for women?

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A)  Analects
B)  Admonitions for Women
C)  Daodejing
D)  Book of Songs
E)  Lessons for Women

Question 13

The dividing line between the Early Han and the Later Han is marked by

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A)  a bloody civil war.
B)  invasion by the Xiongnu.
C)  the brief rule of a usurper.
D)  a brief resurgence of Qin power.
E)  the appearance of Buddhism in China.

Question 14

Which one of the following was NOT one of Qin Shihuangdi's policies?

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A)  strong centralized rule
B)  support of traditional learning
C)  huge public works projects
D)  disarming regional military forces
E)  building protective walls

Question 15

At the heart of Mencius's philosophy was the belief that

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A)  human nature was essentially good.
B)  it was better to withdraw from life and follow a path of inaction.
C)  a repressive government was the best approach to curbing human selfishness.
D)  deep devotion would bring reward from the gods.
E)  human nature was essentially bad.

Question 16

Discuss the role of human nature in Chinese philosophical thought.How did the major Chinese philosophies view human nature? Compare this view to those of other civilizations we have covered.

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In Chinese philosophical thought, human ...

Question 17

When discussing qualities that were essential to good character,Confucius used which of the following terms to mean an attitude of kindness or a sense of humanity?

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A)  dao
B)  xiao
C)  maodun
D)  dasas
E)  ren

Question 18

What were the most significant technological developments during this period of Chinese history?

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During this period of Chinese history, s...

Question 19

Examine the painting of Confucius on page 103.How is he represented in this picture? There were no contemporary portraits of Confucius.What role might a later artist play in helping to create a lasting image of a historical figure?

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In the painting on page 103, Confucius i...

Question 20

Who was Laozi? What is the Daoist view of virtue? How can it be used to rule a state? Relate these ideas to those of Confucius.

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Laozi, also known as Lao Tzu, was an anc...

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