Chinese belief systems differ from single deity religions and polytheism most in

Chinese belief systems differ from single deity religions and polytheism most in

(A) their secular emphasis and lack of identifiable gods to worship.
(B) emphasizing correct behavior and performance of rituals and rites.
(C) concentrating on the need for the gods' saving grace.
(D) supporting a relative legally and social equality for women.
(E) deifying nature.

Answer: A

Despite their material success and increased wealth,

Despite their material success and increased wealth,

(A) foreigners were prohibited from settling in China.
(B) Chinese rulers were isolated from the masses and did not intervene in government.
(C) Chinese aristocrats had no influence within the government.
(D) merchants in China ranked below peasants and had little societal influence.
(E) the scholar-gentry were prohibited from owning land.

Answer: D

Chinese women in the Classical Age

Chinese women in the Classical Age

(A) were free to choose the men they would marry.
(B) could become scholar-gentry provided they passed the state exams.
(C) were legally subordinated to fathers and husbands at all class levels.
(D) dominated the intellectual and artistic activities of China.
(E) varied greatly in status, influence, and rights.

Answer: B

Although they varied greatly in wealth and social status in China,

Although they varied greatly in wealth and social status in China,

(A) the commoners, especially the peasants, remained the largest group.
(B) the scholar bureaucrats cooperated to limit the influence of the ruler.
(C) aristocrats owned all of the land.
(D) women had many legal rights and protections.
(E) urban artisans and merchants dominated Chinese society

Answer: A