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What benefit did a standardized currency bring to China?
What benefit did a standardized currency bring to China?
What geographic feature isolated China to the North?
What geographic feature isolated China to the North?
According to the Zhou concept of the Mandate of Heaven, what must a ruler do to maintain power?
According to the Zhou concept of the Mandate of Heaven, what must a ruler do to maintain power?
What impact did the Silk Road have on China under the Han dynasty?
What impact did the Silk Road have on China under the Han dynasty?
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Filial piety is a major feature of which influential system of thought in China?
Filial piety is a major feature of which influential system of thought in China?
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Study Notes
Standardized Currency in China
- Standardized currency made trade easier throughout the empire.
Shang Dynasty Achievements
- Development of a written language.
- Development of bronze metalworking.
Geographic Isolation of China
- The Gobi Desert isolated China to the north.
Mandate of Heaven
- Rulers needed to rule justly and virtuously to maintain power.
Silk Road Impact
- The Silk Road introduced ideas like Buddhism to China.
Filial Piety
- Filial piety is a key concept in Confucianism.
Legalism
- Legalism emphasizes strict laws and punishments to create order.
Daoism
- Daoists believe the Dao is the natural order of the universe.
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Description
Test your knowledge on key concepts in Chinese history and philosophy. This quiz covers topics such as the Standardized Currency, achievements during the Shang Dynasty, and fundamental philosophical ideas like Filial Piety and Daoism. Challenge yourself on the historical impact of the Silk Road and the Mandate of Heaven.
