TEST: TUESDAY DEC. 3!!

Review Questions: Chinese Geography-Dynasties-Philosophies

First,study all the material we have covered. When you are finished, try answering the questions that follow. This is NOT everything you will need to know, but if you know these you should be confident you will do well on the test. GOOD LUCK!!

Relevant text book sections

China Geography – pages 323-327

Dynasties/Philosophies/Traditional Customs – pages 327-336

Dynasties Continued- pages 337-343

What to find in your binders and STUDY

China Geography power point lecture

Chinese Geography Guided Reading Worksheet

Chinese Dynasties Notes with Timeline

Lost Civilizations movie questions

3 Final Dynasties power point notes

Mandate of Heaven Worksheet

Chinese Philosophies power point lecture

Traditional Chinese Society reading worksheet

Remember: All the power point lectures should be on the China Unit Folder and the Calendar linked to my website. You can go through any of those again!

Review Questions:

1. List 5 physical features that contribute to China’s feeling of being isolated from the rest of the world?

2. What method of farming has allowed Chinese farmers to adapt growing crops to hilly terrain?

3. What region of China is full of natural resources like copper and iron?

4. What is the name of the ancient trade route that linked China with the west?

5. What makes the yellow river yellow?

6. What is the major problem with the yellow river?

7. How did Qin Shi Huangdi get the title of first Chinese emperor?

8. Which three groups of Chinese rulers were foreigners?

1.2.3.

9. What is the famous port city at the mouth of the Chiang (Yangtze) River?

10. What is the capital of China?

11. What does the word “dao,” as in daoismmean?

12. Chinese philosopher Lao Zi formed which school of thought?

13. Which school of thought states that people are largely motivated by self-interest?

14. Which school of thought focuses on nature and simplicity?

15. Emperor Qin Shi Huangdi followed which school of thought?

16. During which Chinese dynasty did the 3 Chinese schools of thought develop?

17. What is the connection between the warring states period and the 3 Chinese philosophies of life that we have been discussing?

18. According to Confucius, what are the two obligations of a good leader/father?

1.

2.

19. If a Chinese ruler lost many battles, imposed very high taxes or his people suffered from natural disasters like floods or famine his people might say he had lost what?

20. Which traditional class of Chinese people would have engaged in foot binding?

Peasants, Gentry, or merchants

21. Which class of Chinese was considered lowest (least important)?

Peasants, Gentry, or merchants

23. Which Chinese philosopher would have agreed with or even begun the idea of filial piety (respect for family)?

24. To which Chinese Dynasty did Genghis Khan belong?

32. What Mongolian leader first invaded China in 1216?

33. This Italian merchant worked for the Mongol rulers of China for 17 years and brought back to Europe such things as silk, gun powder and the compass.

34. This dynasty was established after the Chinese revolted against the Mongols.

35. The Han started this policy to help them select the best people to work in government.

36. The last Chinese dynasty was ruled by people from which cultural background?

37. Which emperor originally had the Great Wall constructed?

38. Which group of Chinese rulers had the Great Wall completed and used it as part of their plan to isolate China from the rest of the world?

39. According to filial piety, what do children owe their parents?

1.2.

40. Explain the dynastic cycle