final RECAP QUESTIONS for 2009 :D

Pg 155
1. What were the internal threats that the ancient Chinese faced?

The ancient Chinese faced civil wars and famines. They also faced rebellions such as peasant rebellion and military rebellion when natural disasters such as droughts and floods occurred. The natural disasters were signs that meant that their ruler was losing the Mandate of Heaven.


Pg 158
1. What were the internal threats that the people of ancient Southeast Asia faced?

The people of ancient Southeast Asia faced threats like natural disasters, succession disputes, piracy and warfare and rebellion.


Pg 161
1. Compare the ininternal threats that the people of ancient India, China and Southeast Asia faced. How were they similar?

In all 3 civilisations, man-made threats such as civil wars or rebellions occurred because the people were unhappy with the ruler and his laws. There were also natural disasters happening in all the 3 civilisations.


Pg 174
1. What were the measures taken by the ancient Chinese against foreign invasion?

Chinese emperor took several steps to prevent foreign invasions. Some of these actions were taken to ensure that the areas beyond China which has been conquered, would remain loyal to the Chinese emperor. Examples are, forming of a tribute system, building physical barriers and armies and developing advanced weapons.


Pg 177
1. What were the external threats that the people of ancient Southeast Asia faced?

They had rivalry between kingdoms and foreign invasion.


Pg 181
1.Why was it important for the people of ancient India, China and Southeast Asia to respond to external threats?

It was to protect themselves and their civilisations and to pass on their acheivements to future generations.