Question 1

Why did the political chaos of the Period of the Warring States give rise to philosophies such as Confucianism,Legalism,and Daoism?

Accepted Answer

The political chaos of the Period of the

Question 2

The Yellow Turban uprising resulted from problems stemming from

Accepted Answer

A)  the attacks of the Xiongnu. 
B)  limited social justice for women. 
C)  government corruption. 
D)  poverty and land distribution. 
E)  lack of public education. 
A)  the attacks of the Xiongnu. 
B)  limited social justice for women. 
C)  government corruption. 
D)  poverty and land distribution. 
E)  lack of public education.

Question 3

The Daoist virtue of removal from the affairs of the world was known as junzi.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Examine Map 8.1,China under the Qin dynasty,221-207 B.C.E. How was Qin Shihuangdi able to create a state that large? How successful were his methods in the long run?

Accepted Answer

Qin Shihuangdi was able to create a stat

Question 5

Discuss the role of the Xiongnu in the history of China during the Han.

Accepted Answer

The Xiongnu played a significant role in

Question 6

Xunzi was the post-Confucian scholar who believed that human beings selfishly pursued their own interests.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Junzi

Accepted Answer

A)  were Chinese priests who argued that Confucius's philosophy was too secular. 
B)  was the honorific of the Qin emperor who united China for the first time. 
C)  was the classic compilation of Daoist thought. 
D)  were Confucian "superior individuals" who took an active role in public affairs. 
E)  were the Confucian model of enlightened thinkers who withdrew from society. 
A)  were Chinese priests who argued that Confucius's philosophy was too secular. 
B)  was the honorific of the Qin emperor who united China for the first time. 
C)  was the classic compilation of Daoist thought. 
D)  were Confucian "superior individuals" who took an active role in public affairs. 
E)  were the Confucian model of enlightened thinkers who withdrew from society.

Exam 8: The Unification of China

Why did the political chaos of the Period of the Warring States give rise to philosophies such as Confucianism,Legalism,and Daoism?

The Yellow Turban uprising resulted from problems stemming from

The Daoist virtue of removal from the affairs of the world was known as junzi.

Examine Map 8.1,China under the Qin dynasty,221-207 B.C.E. How was Qin Shihuangdi able to create a state that large? How successful were his methods in the long run?

Discuss the role of the Xiongnu in the history of China during the Han.

Xunzi was the post-Confucian scholar who believed that human beings selfishly pursued their own interests.

Junzi

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