Multiple Choice Quiz

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1
In what century B.C.E. did Shi Huangdi emerge?
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2
The era of the Warring States followed which of the following dynasties?
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3
The author of the Analects was
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4
Confucius identified the superior men who should advise the rulers concerning government with
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5
Which of the following was not a teaching of Confucius?
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6
Which of the following was a disciple of Confucius?
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7
Which of the following represents the fundamental belief of Mencius, one of Confucius's disciples?
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8
Which philosopher said, "I take no action and the people are reformed. I do nothing and people become rich. I have no desires and people return to the good and simple life."
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9
Daoism was developed by the philosopher
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10
The dynasty that followed the Zhou was the
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11
The founder of the Legalist school of political philosophy was
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12
The emperor responsible for the reunification of China after the collapse of the Zhou was
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13
With which school of political philosophy was Shi Huangdi and his government associated?
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14
Which of the following represents the political philosophy of Sunzi?
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15
Liu Bang was the founder of what dynasty?
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16
What was the attitude of Han Wudi and subsequent emperors toward the regional aristocracy and the shi?
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17
Which of the following was not one of the areas added to China as a result of expansion during the Han dynasty?
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18
Which of the following was the dominant political philosophy during the Han dynasty?
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19
Which of the following social groups had the lowest social status according to the political philosophy of the Han dynasty?
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20
During the Han dynasty the shi evolved as a result of intermarriage with
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21
During the Han dynasty the "forbidden city" referred to
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22
Which of the following statements most accurately describes the nature of Chinese philosophy during the classical period?
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23
Which of the following groups was not involved in the political struggle during the later Han dynasty?
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Note: answer choices in this exercise are randomized.

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