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Chapter 6: Ancient China
Optional Study Guide
Instructions: Correctly answer the following question. You should be able to use
your notes to assist in completing this study guide.
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How did Chinese society change as a result of the Shang dynasty?
What is the social order of the Shang?
Which landform separates China from its neighbor in the north?
Which leader founded the Xia Dynasty?
Under which dynasty was everything standardized (made common) throughout
the empire?
6. When floods leave silt, what happens as a result?
7. List the Shang achievements.
8. Which dynasty lasted longer than any other Chinese Dynasty? Why would you
say this dynasty lasted so long?
9. According to the Zhou kings, what gave them power to lead?
10. Put these in order: the Zhou lost a battle against foreign invaders, the lords began
to ignore the command of the king, the era called the warring states period began,
the lords’ loyalty to the Zhou king lessened
11. Confucius’ ideas were put into a book called _________.
12. Compare and Contrast Legalism and Confucianism?
13. What was the name of the Daoist leader?
14. Yin Zheng gave himself the name _____ _____. What does this name mean?
15. How did Qin rule affect China?
16. What are the ideas of Daoism?
17. Describe the weather and temperature patterns in China’s northeastern and eastern
sections.
18. List ways trade was made easier during the Qin Dynasty.
19. What was the purpose of the Great Wall of China?
20. True or False. The Qin Dynasty was bad for China because it divided China.
21. What happens to China after Shi Huangdi dies?
22. Liu Bang was the only common person to become emperor. Describe his
approach to ruling China.
23. List of the ancient Chinese Emperors in order. (Hint: think of the order of the
Chinese Dynasties and who ruled during which dynasty)
24. What was the official government policy under the following emperors? Wudi,
Shi Huangdi
25. How did the social order of the Han differ from that of the Shang?
26. How did the fu and the shi styles of literature differ?
27. During the Han, Chinese painters became experts at what type of painting?
28. What two Han advancements allowed farmers to till more land and raise more
crops?
29. The Silk Road began in _______ and ended ________.
30. What was the affect of the popularity of silk in Rome?
31. What were the two great rivers of China?