25 Questions
What is Legalism and how was it implemented in ancient China?
Legalism in ancient China was a system of strict laws and punishments enforced by the rulers to maintain order and unity in the country. It was implemented by making and enforcing strict laws and punishing those who did not comply.
Who was Li Si and what role did he play in Legalism?
Li Si was a Chancellor (Prime Minister) who assisted Emperor Shi Huangdi in unifying laws, governmental guidelines, weights and measures, and standardized chariots, carts, and writing characters. He also implemented super harsh laws and punishments established by Shang Yang.
Why did Emperor Shi Huang believe in Legalism?
Emperor Shi Huang believed that Legalism was the best way to keep the country united and organized. He wanted to ensure that everyone knew and followed the rules, in order to make the country strong and work together better.
What was the significance of the library in Emperor Shi Huang's palace?
The library in Emperor Shi Huang's palace was the only place allowed to have books about ideas or versions of history other than Legalism. All other books were destroyed and people who tried to keep them were punished.
What were some of the changes made by Emperor Shi Huang to strengthen and unite his empire?
Emperor Shi Huang made changes in the government, economy, writing, and construction. He standardized the writing system, introduced a uniform currency and measurements, built roads and canals for improved trade and travel, and initiated the construction of the Great Wall for protection against invaders.
Emperor Shi Huang believed that Legalism was the best way to keep the country _______ and organized
united
Legalism was used in ancient China to try and keep the country in _______ and make it strong
order
Emperor Shi Huang wanted his empire to last for _______ of years
thousands
Li Si created a new style of _______
writing
Emperor Shi Huang had a vast network of roads and _______ built throughout the country
canals
True or false: Legalism was a way of ruling in ancient China where strict laws and punishments were enforced to maintain order and strength?
True
True or false: Emperor Shi Huang believed that Legalism was the best way to keep the country united and organized?
True
True or false: Confucianism was allowed and widely practiced during the reign of Emperor Shi Huang?
False
True or false: Emperor Shi Huang destroyed all books that were not approved by him, except for those kept in the library of his palace?
True
True or false: Emperor Shi Huang built the Great Wall to protect his empire from invaders?
True
Match the following individuals with their roles in Legalism:
Li Si = Assisted in unifying laws, guidelines, and measurements Emperor Shi Huang = Implemented Legalism as the sole ruling philosophy Shang Yang = Established the harsh laws and punishments Confucius = His ideas were forbidden during the reign of Emperor Shi Huang
Match the following actions with the correct individuals:
Created a new style of writing = Li Si Destroyed all books not about Legalism = Emperor Shi Huang Melted weapons into musical bells and statues = Li Si Began the construction of the Great Wall = Emperor Shi Huang
Match the following reforms with their expected effects:
Building a network of roads and canals = Improved trade and travel Standardizing weights and measures = Improved economic efficiency Implementing harsh laws and punishments = Maintained order and strength Banning all philosophies except Legalism = Ensured unity and conformity
Match the following actions with their corresponding historical figures:
Relaxed taxes = Li Si Unified the laws and governmental guidelines = Li Si Built the Great Wall = Emperor Shi Huang Made Legalism the only allowed philosophy = Emperor Shi Huang
Match the following events with their responsible parties:
Creation of the oldest written language still in use = Li Si Standardization of chariots, carts, and written characters = Li Si Construction of a vast network of roads and canals = Emperor Shi Huang Implementation of strict Legalism and destruction of other philosophical books = Emperor Shi Huang
Which ruler of China followed the philosophy of Legalism?
Shi Huang
What was the role of Li Si in Legalism?
He was the Prime Minister
What was the punishment for not following the strict laws and rules of Legalism?
Strong punishments
What was the only allowed way of ruling in ancient China during the time of Legalism?
Legalism
What did Emperor Shi Huang do to make his empire strong and united?
Built the Great Wall
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