Question
What was the purpose of the Great Wall?
(1 point)
Responses
to separate warring states
to separate warring states
to keep out nomads to the north
to keep out nomads to the north
to standardize Chinese roads
to standardize Chinese roads
to make trade and transportation easier
None of the given responses accurately describe the purpose of the Great Wall. The purpose of the Great Wall was primarily to protect China from invasions by nomadic tribes and armies from the north, such as the Mongols. It also served as a symbol of Chinese power and prestige.
there is a correct answer
Apologies for the confusion. The correct answer is:
- to keep out nomads to the north
Why is filial piety the “source of all virtues” in Confucianism?
(1 point)
Responses
because Confucius believed it is the model for the other four relationships
because Confucius believed it is the model for the other four relationships
because Confucius believed soldiers should be honored for their duty above the family
because Confucius believed soldiers should be honored for their duty above the family
because Confucius believed equality in relationships was the basis for the other four relationships
because Confucius believed equality in relationships was the basis for the other four relationships
because Confucius believed people should behave properly in order to avoid punishments
The correct answer is:
- because Confucius believed it is the model for the other four relationships
“. . . our kings of Zhou treated the people well . . . and presided over services to spirits and to Heaven. Heaven therefore instructed the Zhou kings, chose them . . . and gave them the decree to rule.
—Book of History
Based on this quote, why did Heaven give the Zhou kings the Mandate of Heaven? Select the two correct answers.
(1 point)
Responses
because they instructed the people
because they instructed the people
because they treated the people well
because they treated the people well
because they sacrificed to the spirits
because they sacrificed to the spirits
because they devoted riches to Heaven
because they devoted riches to Heaven
because they won battles in the name of the spirits
because they won battles in the name of the spirits
The two correct answers based on the quote are:
- because they treated the people well
- because they sacrificed to the spirits
How is acting like water an example of following the teachings of Daoism?
(1 point)
Responses
because although water is clear, it can be colored different colors
because although water is clear, it can be colored different colors
because over time, water is stronger than rock
because over time, water is stronger than rock
because water is found all over the earth
because water is found all over the earth
because water is a basis for human life
The correct answer is:
- because over time, water is stronger than rock
What were the effects of the Zhou metal workers mastering iron? Select the two correct answers.
(1 point)
Responses
The Zhou conquered the warlords and were the first to unify China.
The Zhou conquered the warlords and were the first to unify China.
Iron made stronger, more effective farm tools and increased crop yield.
Iron made stronger, more effective farm tools and increased crop yield.
Iron weapons spread to the masses, contributing to the Warring States period.
Iron weapons spread to the masses, contributing to the Warring States period.
The Zhou jealously guarded the secret of smelting the iron and created a trading empire.
The Zhou jealously guarded the secret of smelting the iron and created a trading empire.
Zhou craftman are known for their iron art and it is still sold today.
Zhou craftman are known for their iron art and it is still sold today.
Iron helped the Zhou rulers so much that they reserved the Mandate of Heaven for themselves alone.