Neolithic Era Settlements in China

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What was the major change in the lifestyle of early humans in China around 10,000 BC?

They started to travel more frequently

They moved from sedentary to nomadic lifestyles

They began to hunt instead of farm

They settled down in one place (correct)

What was the primary reason for settling in the Yellow River and Yangtze River basins?

The desire for isolation

The climate was too harsh elsewhere

The need for natural defenses

The presence of abundant natural resources (correct)

What crop did the Neolithic cultures along the Yellow River farm?

Wheat

Soybeans

Rice

Millet (correct)

What is credited to the legendary leader Emperor Shennong?

The discovery of medicine and fortune-telling Signup and view all the answers

What was the main crop grown along the Yangtze River in the south?

Rice Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the influence of the Yellow River and Yangtze River societies by roughly 800 BC?

A shared cultural identity as the Chinese Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following dynasties was NOT one of the first dynasties to arise?

Han Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary source of food for early societies along the Yangtze River?

Fishing and farming Signup and view all the answers

What was the geographical feature that provided natural defenses for safety?

Rivers Signup and view all the answers

Where did ancient China develop?

East Asia Signup and view all the answers

What natural barrier kept ancient China isolated from the western world?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Which river valley proved to be a hospitable climate for ancient Chinese societies?

Both Yangtze and Huang-he River Valleys Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of natural disasters in ancient China?

They indicated the retraction of the Mandate of Heaven Signup and view all the answers

Who founded the Xia Dynasty?

Yu Signup and view all the answers

What was the social hierarchy of the Shang Dynasty like?

King above nobility, nobility above warrior class Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant advancement of the Shang Dynasty?

The use of bronze in weapons Signup and view all the answers

What was the Western Zhou Dynasty's time period?

1046 B.C.E. to 771 B.C.E. Signup and view all the answers

What was the main teaching of Legalism?

Humans were naturally evil and should be corrected Signup and view all the answers

Which philosopher lived during the Zhou Dynasty?

Both Laozi and Confucius Signup and view all the answers

What did Taoism fill in the gaps of in Confucianism?

Personal fulfillment Signup and view all the answers

What period in Chinese history came before the Qin Dynasty?

The Warring States period Signup and view all the answers

Who was the first Emperor of Imperial China?

Qin Shi Huangdi Signup and view all the answers

What did Qin Shi Huangdi standardize in his army?

Military equipment like chariots Signup and view all the answers

Why did Li Siu try to cover up Qin Shi Huangdi's death?

Because he knew his son Fusu would replace him Signup and view all the answers

What was the main philosophy of the Han government?

A combination of Legalism and Confucianism Signup and view all the answers

Who seized the throne and overthrew the Western Han dynasty?

Wang Mang Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the famous historian who wrote 'Records of the Grand Historian'?

Sima Qian Signup and view all the answers

What led to the downfall of the Han Dynasty?

Economic troubles and natural disasters Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the group that led the rebellion in 184 CE?

The Yellow Turbans Signup and view all the answers

What was the benefit of the Silk Road for Chinese merchants?

It allowed them to trade with the Roman Empire Signup and view all the answers

What was the main focus of the early Qin rulers?

Focusing on Confucianism Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Silk Road?

It was a network of routes that facilitated trade between civilizations Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason for the construction of the Great Wall of China?

To protect China from invaders Signup and view all the answers

What was the geographic feature that separated the city-states of Ancient Greece?

Mountains Signup and view all the answers

What was the main purpose of the Greek ships?

To trade for goods they did not have Signup and view all the answers

What was the main agricultural product of Greece?

Olives and grapes Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the terracotta soldiers and horses in Qin Shi Huang's tomb?

They were guardians of Qin Shi Huang's legacy Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of Qin Shi Huang's rule?

The authoritarian reforms and strict legalism introduced by Qin Shi Huang became staples of many dynasties Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the mountains on the development of the Greek city-states?

It enabled the city-states to develop independently Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary philosophy of the Qin Dynasty?

Legalism Signup and view all the answers

What was the main achievement of the Han dynasty under the rule of Wu Ti?

Expanding the empire and establishing trade along the Silk Road Signup and view all the answers

What natural barriers surrounded ancient China and kept them isolated from the western world?

The Himalayan Mountains and the Gobi Desert Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason for Li Siu's attempt to cover up Qin Shi Huangdi's death?

He wanted to protect his son's inheritance Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Huang-He River Valley for ancient Chinese societies?

It was a fertile land for agriculture Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary basis of the Han government?

A combination of Legalism and Confucianism Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the peasants' rebellion in 207 BCE?

The overthrow of the Qin dynasty Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of the Heavenly Deity in ancient Chinese religion?

Granting permission for rulers to rule Signup and view all the answers

Who was the first commoner to rule China?

Liu Bang Signup and view all the answers

Who founded the Xia Dynasty?

Yu Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the historian Sima Qian?

He wrote the famous 'Records of the Grand Historian' Signup and view all the answers

What advancements did the Shang Dynasty make in technology?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Zhou Dynasty in Chinese history?

It saw the rise of trade, technology, and philosophy Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason for the downfall of the Han dynasty?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What was the main focus of the early Qin rulers?

Conquering neighboring states Signup and view all the answers

Which Chinese philosopher lived during the Zhou Dynasty?

Both Confucius and Laozi Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the group that led the rebellion in 22 or 23 CE?

The Red Eyebrows Signup and view all the answers

What was the relationship between Taoism and Confucianism?

Taoism filled in the gaps of personal fulfillment in Confucianism Signup and view all the answers

What was the social hierarchy of the Shang Dynasty like?

The king was above the nobility Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Mandate of Heaven in ancient Chinese politics?

It granted permission for rulers to rule Signup and view all the answers

What major rivers provided abundant resources and natural defenses for safety to early humans in China during the Neolithic Era?

Yangtze River and Yellow River Signup and view all the answers

Which crop was primarily grown by Neolithic cultures like the Jiahu and the Yangshao along the Yellow River?

Millet Signup and view all the answers

Which legendary leader is credited with discovering medicine and fortune-telling among early Chinese societies?

Emperor Shennong Signup and view all the answers

In what direction did ancient Chinese societies grow rice as the main crop?

South Signup and view all the answers

Which cultures created the first practices that contributed to traditional Chinese culture along the Yellow River?

Jiahu and Yangshao Signup and view all the answers

Which two early Chinese dynasties were among the first to arise as societies became organized enough to form empires?

Xia and Shang Signup and view all the answers

In what period did the people living along the Yellow and Yangtze Rivers begin to share a cultural identity as the Chinese?

Around 800 BC Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the main impacts of Yangtze and Yellow River societies influencing each other by 800 BC?

Shared cultural identity Signup and view all the answers

What development helped early humans in China transition from wandering lifestyles to a sedentary existence around 10,000 BC?

Discovery of agriculture Signup and view all the answers

Which factor influenced where early humans settled in the Neolithic Era in China?

Climate Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason for Greek city-states developing independently?

Geographic barriers like mountains and water Signup and view all the answers

Which product was NOT a primary agricultural product of Ancient Greece?

Wheat Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the Silk Road on Han China and the Roman Empire?

Economic prosperity Signup and view all the answers

What did Zhao Zheng advocate for that differed from the early Qin rulers?

Legalism Signup and view all the answers

During his rule, Qin Shi Huang focused on tightening the hold of the government by regulating which of the following:

Measurements and weights Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason for the downfall of the Qin Dynasty?

Bureaucratic inefficiency Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the notable achievements of Ancient Greece in the realm of government?

Democracy Signup and view all the answers

What main landscape feature contributed to the independent development of Greek city-states?

Mountain ranges Signup and view all the answers

What role did trade play in the development of Ancient Greek societies due to their geographical features?

Dependence on trade for resources Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the advancements made by Emperor Qin Shi Huang during his rule?

Standardization of measurements Signup and view all the answers

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What was the major change in the lifestyle of early humans in China around 10,000 BC?

What was the primary reason for settling in the Yellow River and Yangtze River basins?

What crop did the Neolithic cultures along the Yellow River farm?

What is credited to the legendary leader Emperor Shennong?

What was the main crop grown along the Yangtze River in the south?

What was the result of the influence of the Yellow River and Yangtze River societies by roughly 800 BC?

Which of the following dynasties was NOT one of the first dynasties to arise?

What was the primary source of food for early societies along the Yangtze River?

What was the geographical feature that provided natural defenses for safety?

Where did ancient China develop?

What natural barrier kept ancient China isolated from the western world?

Which river valley proved to be a hospitable climate for ancient Chinese societies?

What was the significance of natural disasters in ancient China?

Who founded the Xia Dynasty?

What was the social hierarchy of the Shang Dynasty like?

What was a significant advancement of the Shang Dynasty?

What was the Western Zhou Dynasty's time period?

What was the main teaching of Legalism?

Which philosopher lived during the Zhou Dynasty?

What did Taoism fill in the gaps of in Confucianism?

What period in Chinese history came before the Qin Dynasty?

Who was the first Emperor of Imperial China?

What did Qin Shi Huangdi standardize in his army?

Why did Li Siu try to cover up Qin Shi Huangdi's death?

What was the main philosophy of the Han government?

Who seized the throne and overthrew the Western Han dynasty?

What was the name of the famous historian who wrote 'Records of the Grand Historian'?

What led to the downfall of the Han Dynasty?

What was the name of the group that led the rebellion in 184 CE?

What was the benefit of the Silk Road for Chinese merchants?

What was the main focus of the early Qin rulers?

What was the significance of the Silk Road?

What was the main reason for the construction of the Great Wall of China?

What was the geographic feature that separated the city-states of Ancient Greece?

What was the main purpose of the Greek ships?

What was the main agricultural product of Greece?

What was the significance of the terracotta soldiers and horses in Qin Shi Huang's tomb?

What was the result of Qin Shi Huang's rule?

What was the impact of the mountains on the development of the Greek city-states?

What was the primary philosophy of the Qin Dynasty?

What was the main achievement of the Han dynasty under the rule of Wu Ti?

What natural barriers surrounded ancient China and kept them isolated from the western world?

What was the main reason for Li Siu's attempt to cover up Qin Shi Huangdi's death?

What was the significance of the Huang-He River Valley for ancient Chinese societies?

What was the primary basis of the Han government?

What was the result of the peasants' rebellion in 207 BCE?

What was the role of the Heavenly Deity in ancient Chinese religion?

Who was the first commoner to rule China?

Who founded the Xia Dynasty?

What was the significance of the historian Sima Qian?

What advancements did the Shang Dynasty make in technology?

What was the significance of the Zhou Dynasty in Chinese history?

What was the main reason for the downfall of the Han dynasty?

What was the main focus of the early Qin rulers?

Which Chinese philosopher lived during the Zhou Dynasty?

What was the name of the group that led the rebellion in 22 or 23 CE?

What was the relationship between Taoism and Confucianism?

What was the social hierarchy of the Shang Dynasty like?

What was the significance of the Mandate of Heaven in ancient Chinese politics?

What major rivers provided abundant resources and natural defenses for safety to early humans in China during the Neolithic Era?

Which crop was primarily grown by Neolithic cultures like the Jiahu and the Yangshao along the Yellow River?

Which legendary leader is credited with discovering medicine and fortune-telling among early Chinese societies?

In what direction did ancient Chinese societies grow rice as the main crop?

Which cultures created the first practices that contributed to traditional Chinese culture along the Yellow River?

Which two early Chinese dynasties were among the first to arise as societies became organized enough to form empires?

In what period did the people living along the Yellow and Yangtze Rivers begin to share a cultural identity as the Chinese?

What was one of the main impacts of Yangtze and Yellow River societies influencing each other by 800 BC?

What development helped early humans in China transition from wandering lifestyles to a sedentary existence around 10,000 BC?

Which factor influenced where early humans settled in the Neolithic Era in China?

What was the primary reason for Greek city-states developing independently?

Which product was NOT a primary agricultural product of Ancient Greece?

What was the impact of the Silk Road on Han China and the Roman Empire?

What did Zhao Zheng advocate for that differed from the early Qin rulers?

During his rule, Qin Shi Huang focused on tightening the hold of the government by regulating which of the following:

What was the primary reason for the downfall of the Qin Dynasty?

What was one of the notable achievements of Ancient Greece in the realm of government?