Review Session

The ruler’s power is doubled.

New dynasties are discouraged from taking control.

The people accept the ruler as unchangeable.

The ruler’s authority is weakened, often leading to rebellion and a new dynasty.

The dynasty has gained special powers.

The ruler’s actions are protecting them.

The ruler has lost divine favor and may need to be replaced.

The ruler should rule indefinitely.

It makes society strictly controlled by laws.

It encourages harmony by promoting respect and duties among individuals.

It reduces the importance of family.

It supports rulers having unlimited power.

Humans are naturally selfish and need control.

Harmony with nature leads to balance and inner peace.

Strict laws and punishments should be enforced.

A strong sense of family duty must be maintained.

They provided a surplus of weapons.

They minimized the impact of floods, protecting agriculture and settlements.

They allowed rulers to avoid interaction with the people.

They focused on increasing the power of neighboring regions.

To create written laws for the people.

To communicate with ancestors for guidance on important decisions.

To punish criminals through rituals.

To promote trade with other regions.

It discouraged communication between regions.

It unified various regions under common systems, enhancing trade and cultural unity.

It encouraged divisions and weakened the economy.

It caused significant economic collapse.

It encouraged conflict with neighboring regions.

It brought Chinese inventions to other parts of the world and introduced new goods.

It isolated China from foreign influence.

It limited trade to only nearby villages.

Isolated China from surrounding nations.

Reduced the importance of the Great Wall.

Rejected trade and new ideas from foreign cultures.

Expanded China’s influence by establishing relationships with distant lands.

The Great Wall’s expansion

Major victories over foreign powers

Conflicts with European powers and a series of “Unequal Treaties” that weakened China

Establishing new public works projects