History of Asia Questions
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Philosophical system developed by of Laozi advocating a simple honest life with a reverence for nature and noninterference with the course of natural events
Which of the following was NOT a principle emphasized in Confucianism?
Chinese philosophy developed by Hanfeizi; taught that humans are naturally evil and therefore need to be ruled by harsh laws
the chaotic last centuries of the Zhou dynasty. It was during this time that many different Chinese philosophies formed
The purpose of building the Great Wall of China was to -
founder of legalism and believed that harsh punishments were the only way to control people
Which Emperor led China towards the Golden Age?
The longest-lasting of Chinese dynasties. It followed the Shang Dynasty (c. 1600-1046 BCE) and it finished when the army of the state of Qin captured the city of Chengzhou in 256 BCE.
Which of the following was invented in India?
The excavation site of Qin Shi Huangdi's tomb is a great tourist attraction. When you visit the tomb, you can see...
What geographic reason explains why the Mongols did not conquer India?
The dynastic cycle dictated that royal authority comes from where?
This dynasty was the longest lasting in Chinese history. Which one was it?
When dynasties change, what specific concept is claimed by the incoming dynasty?
The Han dynasty promoted policies based on which concept?
a Chinese painting that features three great teachers: Buddha, Confucius, and Laozi. It is an analogy of the three's pre-dominant view on life.
Which concept stemmed from the idea that people are naturally selfish and immoral?
Confucianism stressed ancestor worship and respect for family known as -
Which Mauryan ruler converted to Buddhism after seeing the death and destruction of war?
Which ruler unified China, established an autocracy, and jailed critics?