1. Confucius emphasized the following ideas: Respect for elders Respect for elders Importance of Education (Civil Service Exams) Importance of Education (Civil Service Exams) Dedication to fulfilling duty in life to government and society Dedication to fulfilling duty in life to government and society

2. T or F: In addition to the Chinese philosophies of Daoism and Confucianism, most Chinese still practiced ancestor worship. TRUE!

3. Which Chinese philosophy seeks a separation from the world and harmony with nature through a simple life filled with inner peace and humility? DAOISM

4. Although also associated with NATURALISM, the symbol representing the opposite forces reveals balance in Daoism (Taoism) as well: YIN AND YANG

5. As long as the Chinese Emperor’s rule was just and the Gods approved, they possessed what was known as the : MANDATE OF HEAVEN

6. China was connected to the Western world (including Rome!) via the: SILK ROAD (a trade route over land)

7. Migratory invaders threatened China’s northern borders leading to the construction of: THE GREAT WALL OF CHINA

8. Emperor who built the Great Wall of China Qin Shi Huangdi

9. The T’ang period saw the increasing importance of education & high standards set for govt. officials with new: CIVIL SERVICE EXAMS

10. The spread of literature during the T’ang dynasty was enabled by the development of: PRINTING!

11. Shintoism is an ethnic religion native to this country: Japan

12. Shintoism’s focus is on the worship of: Nature spirits Nature spirits But also! Ancestors and the Emperor But also! Ancestors and the Emperor

13. This religion was introduced to Japan from China and Korea: Buddhism

14. The following are examples of Chinese cultural influence: 1. Confucianism 2. Art 3. architecture 4. writing

15. Japan’s culture was MOST heavily influenced by this country: CHINA

16. Japan’s best defense from invaders was: The island geography! (4 main islands)

17. Chain or group of islands, such as Japan archipelago

18. Sea between Japan and mainland Asia (China and Korea) Sea of Japan (aka East Sea)