Chapter 5, Sections 1-2 Test Study Guide
Name: _______________________________ Test Date: ____________________________________
1. What animal was greatly honored by those in Ancient China?
2. Describe the climate of the North China Plain.
3. Describe the climate of the southern portion of China.
4. Due to the isolation of China, what name did Ancient China call itself?
5. What is the longest river in China?
6. What are the two alternate names for the Huang River?
7. Why was the Huang River called "China's Sorrow"?
8. The Huang River is the ____________________ in the world.
9. What was the first dynasty that was located in China?
10. What is the Shang Dynasty credited with doing?
11. Which dynasty overcame the Shang Dynasty?
12. In Ancient China, what came before the nation or an individual?
13. Describe the living situation of Ancient Chinese families.
14. What is the "mandate of heaven"?
15. In Ancient China, how were the names of people organized?
16. Who was considered the head of the family and controlled decisions?

Chapter 5, Sections 1-2 Test Study Guide
Name: _______________________________ Test Date: ____________________________________
17. What was the purpose of many of Confucius's stories?
18. What was the actual name of Confucius?
19. Where was Confucius born?
20. How did Confucius feel about his life before he died? Why?
21. What is Confucianism?
22. During Confucius's life, what did most of the rulers seem focused on?
23. What was the goal of Confucius?
24. Confucius believed that if people could be taught _________________________________,
order and peace would result.
25. How many relationships did Confucius believe in? What were the relationships?
26. Who did Confucius believe must set good examples?
27. What one simple rule did Confucius urge people to follow?
28. Describe Taoism in Ancient China (founder, beliefs, and rivals).
29. To get a career in a government office, students had to pass an exam based on _____________.
30. Besides passing an exam, what was another requirement for those who wanted a job in government?