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What were the goals of philosophers during the Warring States period?

A
Philosophers wished to create peace by working with nomadic invaders.
B
Philosophers hoped to hold leaders accountable by understanding warfare.
C
Philosophers wished to restore political harmony by studying causes of war.
D
Philosophers hoped to defeat China’s enemies by developing military strategies.
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Read the quote from the Tao Te Ching.The Way gives birth to the One;The One gives birth to two;Two give birth to three;All three give birth to all things.All beings support the yin and embrace the yang;And through the blending of qi (energy) they create harmony.–Tao Te Ching, Laozi

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It encourages people to have many children.
B
It suggests that nature is the way to harmony.
C
It supports the balance between opposing forces.
D
It states that people can find peace through loyalty.
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What does Taoism teach about government?

A
Government cannot rely on citizens for loyalty.
B
Government is responsible for caring for nature.
C
Government is responsible for achieving balance.
D
Government cannot create social order or harmony.
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What was one way the Chinese tried to protect themselves during the Warring States period?

A
They created alliances with other nations.
B
They built barriers like the Great Wall of Qi.
C
They pitted feudal leaders against one another.
D
They fled the capital of Luoyang to avoid invaders.
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How did Legalism influence Emperor Shi Huangdi of the Qin dynasty?

A
It influenced the emperor to adopt strict laws to keep control.
B
It caused the emperor to become afraid of nomadic invasions.
C
It inspired the emperor to honor nature and promote its worship.
D
It encouraged the emperor to practice kindness toward citizens.
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What caused the population to increase during the Warring States period?

A
Conquered peoples were resettled in the empire.
B
Better tools were used to increase the food supply.
C
Soldiers were hired from outside the empire for protection.
D
Cultural development convinced people to remain on their lands.
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How did the practice of Legalism improve life for Chinese people?

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by promoting travel abroad for elite citizens
B
by helping farmers grow new types of crops
C
by increasing food production for all citizens
D
by improving transportation for urban citizens
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What was a result of the Zhou capital being destroyed by invaders?

A
Leaders of the feudal states declared independence.
B
Loyal relatives supported the king to protect the empire.
C
Feudal rulers began to use nomadic soldiers in their armies.
D
Philosophers gained power by encouraging citizens to rebel.
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How did following the ideas of Legalism contribute to the downfall of the Qin dynasty during the reign of Emperor Shi Huangdi?

A
The emperor wasted resources on building a large army.
B
The emperor was weakened because he supported fair treatment for all.
C
The emperor focused on cruel punishments to enforce strict laws.
D
The emperor lost influence through peaceful contacts with other kingdoms.
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What was a goal of Confucianism?

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to restore peace and harmony to all of China
B
to restore leaders to power, even if they were weak
C
to restore the honor and virtue of the richest citizens
D
to restore order by severely punishing disobedience

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