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Confucius is memorialized in this ceremony in Korea.

Seokjeon Daeje

A descendant of this man moved to Korea during the rule of ______.

Toghon Temur

The _____ operates an institute named for Confucius which promotes Chinese culture worldwide.

Hanban

A man in this position from the State of Lu coined the term for the period Confucius lived in by writing the Spring and Autumn Annals.

Minister of Crime

Ancient Chinese philosopher who wrote the Analects

Confucius

During a meeting at this place, Confucius convinced a certain duke to refrain from invading one territory.

Jiagu

Confucius emphasized the Six Arts, and during the Song Dynasty, this man led a revival of the ideas of Confucius.

Zhu Xi

Confucius chronicled the history of the _______ in the Spring and Autumn Annals

State of Lu

Confucius developed a code of ethics which entered around ______.

li and ren

In 2010, a Chinese group created a competitor to this prize named for Confucius as a response to one of these being given to Lu Xiaobo.

Nobel Peace Prize

The __________ are the authoritative texts of this Confucius's philosophy, one of the so-called Hundred Schools of Thought

Four Books and Five Classics

The first of Confucius’ five constants is known as ____ or humaneness

Ren

Confucius believed that the emperor's _______ must be subject to absolute moral principles, including virtues like filial piety.

Mandate of Heaven

Confucius is an ancient Chinese philosopher known for his interpretation of the ________.

Golden rule

Confucius outlined the beneficial type of this artform as yayue, labelling it essential for self-cultivation in the Analects

Dance

Confucianism’s _________ prompted criticism from later scholars.

Three Obediences and Four Virtues

A divine moral will was denied in "The Discussion of Heaven" chapter from a namesake book by this Confucianism's scholar _________.

Xunzi

Emperor Shi Huangdi rejected Confucianism and adopted ______ during the Qin Dynasty.

Legalism

______ argued that this philosophy regards human nature as ‘intrinsically benevolent’ in his explanation of the Analects

Mencius

Wang Mang, whose brief reign ended in abject chaos, was a scholar of this Ancient Chinese philosopher, whose principles he hoped to impose on Chinese society.

Confucius

This man used the example of a child falling down a well to explain innate goodness using the metaphor of the four beginnings

Mencius

Mencius likely studied with the author of The Doctrine of the Mean, _____.

Zisi

Mencius recorded his conversations with various rulers in the last of the ______.

Four Books

Mencius is considered to be the _____ of Confucianism.

Second Sage

Some of the disciples of Confucius

Zigong Zilu Yanhui

This emperor of the Han Dynasty made Confucianism a state ideology

Wu Di

States in the Warring States Period were grouped into ___________ based on their stance towards the most powerful state.

Vertical or Horizontal alliances

A flourishing of philosophy called the _________ ended with the Warring States period.

Hundred Schools of Thought

The Warring States period began after the breakup of the _______ and occurred during the Eastern Zhou period.

Jin state

The Warring States period came after a time of smaller states known as the ______.

Spring and Autumn Period

The great works of Confucianism were compiled during _______?

Warring States Period

Who unified the warring states of China?

Qin Shi Huangdi

The construction of Qin Shi Huangdi’s mausoleum at this location was described by Sima Qian.

Mount Li

Sima Qian noted that streams of this substance flowed through the mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor in an attempt to recreate the Yangtze and Yellow Rivers.

Mercury

Qin Shi Huang’s mausoleum was first discovered by workers digging a well in ______.

Xiyang

To serve their master in the afterlife, thousands of _______ were placed in the Mausoleum of Qin Shi Huang

Terracota warriors

After the ________, renovations to the Great Wall within the Ordos Desert were deemed necessary.

Battle of Tumu

The original function of the Great Wall was to stop the _______.

Xiongnu

Qin Shi Huangdi survived an assassination attempt in which a blind musician struck out at him with a heavy _____.

lute

Son of Qin Shi Huangdi who was forced to commit suicide over his support for general Meng Tian.

Fu Su

Under the advice of chancellor _____, Qin Shi Huangdi implemented increasingly Legalist policies.

Li Si

Qin Shi Huandi burned the books of ______ and buried them alive to eliminate dissent.

Confucian scholars

Qin Shi Huangdi oversaw the construction of one of these engineering projects known as Lingqu. A “Grand” one of these projects connects Beijing and Hangzhou.

Canals

An ominous message saying Qin Shi Huangdi “will die and his land will be divided” was written on a _______ in Dongjun.

fallen meteor

The name of the man who tried to assassinate Qin Shi Huangdi with a lute.

Gao Jianli

Name of the person who helped Shi Huangdi to unify China’s writing system.

Li Si

Qin Shi Huangdi legendarily died after consuming pills of this substance to achieve mortality. A river of this substance was built for his tomb.

Mercury

Founder who declared himself the first Emperor of China.

Qin Shi Huangdi

Material used to make an "Army" at the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor.

Terracotta

Concept used to legitimize the emperor's right to rule China

Mandate of Heaven

Strict philosophical school of Shang Yang

Legalism

Chaotic period of Chinese history ended by the Qin reunification.

Warring States

Han historian who claimed they buried over 400 Confucian scholars alive in his Records of the Grand Historian.

Sima Qian

Nomadic confederacy of the steppes which Meng Tian partially conquered.

Xiongnu

Second emperor and brother of the heir who was forced to commit suicide following a coup by Zhao Gao.

Qin Er Shi

Who is the founder of the Han Dynasty?

Liu Bang

The Han Dynasty, which earlier fought the Xiongnu barbarians, was briefly interrupted when the Liu family was overthrown by ______.

Wang Mang

The Celestial Masters launched the _________ against the Han Dynasty in an attempt to rid the world of decadence.

Five Pecks of Rice Revolt

This rebellion brought the Han Dynasty to an end, leading to the end of the Three Kingdoms Period.

Han Dynasty

Who founded the Han Dynasty?

Liu Bang

A battle leading to the end of the Han dynasty was fought near ______?

Chibi City

Wang Mang attempted to usurp the Han Dynasty by establishing the _______ line.

Xin

The Record of the Grand Historian was compiled by this man during the Han Dynasty

Sima Qian

What is one major accomplishment of the Han Dynasty?

Establishing the Silk Road

A leader of this period was stunted at the Battle of Red Cliffs, which precipitated the rise of two rivals.

Three Kingdoms period

In what year were the Three Kingdoms founded?

220 AD

What were the names of the Three Kingdoms?

Wei, Shu, Wu

Which kingdom founded the Five Tiger Generals?

Shu

Who founded the FIve Tiger Generals

Liu Bei

Who was the first of the Five Tiger Generals?

Guan Yu

Who is considered the most powerful and skilled warrior of the Han Dynasty, prior to the Three Kingdoms?

Lu Bu

Who was supposedly more than a math to Lu Bu?

Zhang Fei

Who is considered to be the most versatile Chinese strategist during the 3 Kingdoms?

Zhuge Liang

Who believed that Zhuge Liang’s exploits were unmatched by any other, so much that the compared him to two of the greatest strategists that ever lived in the face of Xuande and his brothers?

Sima Hui

What lord died in Guandu?

Yuan Shao

In the battle between Cao Cao and Yuan Shao, Cao Cao used Yuan Shao’s low food supply as an advantage. Who is credited for Cao Cao’s victory?

Guo Jia

 This was where Zhuge Liang's first contribution - strategy wise - to Liu Bei took place. Xiahou Dun was easily taken in by it, despite Li Dian's premonition. Where was this plan conducted?

Bowang

Famous quote from the Three Kingdoms period quoted in the final chapter of the final chapter of The Three Kingdoms by Zhuge Liang.

The empire, long divided, must unite, long united, must divide.

Cao Cao intended to kill Dong Zhuo with this item, but was discovered and presented it as a gift in an attempt to conceal his true intent. What was the item?

Jeweled knife

. One of Dong Zhuo's ministers hatched a plan to destroy Dong Zhuo by turning him and Lu Bu against each other with the help of the beautiful Diaochan. Who was the mastermind behind this?

Wang Yun

While relocating the Emperor, Cao Cao's forces were confronted by those of Yang Feng and Han Xian. One of their generals caught his eye and he decided to send Man Chong to persuade him to come over to their side. Who was this impressive general?

Xu Huang

While pursuing Gao Shun, Xiahou Dun has his left eye shot out with an arrow. Who is the archer that fired this memorable shot?

Cao Xing

To denouce Cao Cao, this scholar reknown by the people, strips before Cao Cao and his attendants. When confronted about the outrage he committed, he responds "To abuse one's lord, to deceive the sovereign, is what I call an 'outrage'. Let everyone see that I have kept the form my parents gave me free of blemish." Who was this man?

Mi Heng

 To aid the Emperor's cause, this doctor is recruited by Dong Cheng and plans to kill Cao Cao with poision while treating one of his headaches. Who is he?

Ji Ping

Being overrun by Cao Cao's forces, Liu Bei flees to seek protection from this liege, after the Battle of Guandu. Who is he?

Liu Biao

Unable to escape, Guan Yu is trapped on a hill by Cao Cao's forces. Wishing to recruit him, Cao Cao allows this general to go forth and seek Guan Yu's surrender. Who is he?

Zhang Liao

 In attempts to win over Guan Yu's loyalty, Cao Cao presents him with many gifts. One gift Guan Yu was most impressed with and received graciously. What was it?

Red Hare

Which brother fought Lu Bu first at Tiger Trap Pass?

Zhang Fei

Where did Sun Jian find the Imperial Jade Seal after the battle at Tiger Trap Pass?

Well

Who killed Cao Cao's father?

Zhang Kai

Why did Xiahou Dun eat his wounded eye?

it was his family's essence

What is the name of Yuan Shao’s grain storage that Cao Cao burns during the battle of Guandu?

Wuchao

What is the name of the river that Liu Bei vaults when fleeing Xiangyang from Cai Mao?

Tan

What was the name of Zhuge Liang's village before he entered Liu Bei's service?

Longzhong

Which general rescued Liu Bei's son in the flight to Jiangling?

Zhao Zilong

Why did Zhuge Liang summon the wind at the battle at Chibi?

For the fire

Why did Lord Guan let Cao Cao go after Chibi?

He owed him for kindness

Huang Zhong shot at Guan Yu with and arrow in their battle outside Changsha. What did the arrow hit?

Guan Yu’s helmet

Why did Cao Cao cut off his beard at the Battle of Tong Gate?

To save his life

 In the Battle of Tong Gate, who does Ma Chao turn against?

Han Sui