Draw Conclusions from the Evidence for Thinking through Sources 3

Instructions

This exercise asks you to assess the relationship between conclusions and evidence. Identify which of the following conclusions are supported by the specific piece of evidence. Click yes for those pieces of evidence that support the conclusion and no for those that do not.

Conclusion A

Religion was an important source of legitimacy for second-wave-era governments.

  1. Question 3.36

    Evidence 1: The terra-cotta army at Qin Shihuangdi’s funerary complex (Source 3.5)

    Evidence 1: The terra-cotta army at Qin Shihuangdi’s funerary complex (Source 3.5)

    		A.
    		B.

  2. Question 3.37

    Evidence 2: “A truly enlightened ruler uses the law to select men for him; he does not choose them himself. He uses the law to weigh their merits; he does not attempt to judge them for himself.” — Han Fei (Source 3.4)

    Evidence 2: “A truly enlightened ruler uses the law to select men for him; he does not choose them himself. He uses the law to weigh their merits; he does not attempt to judge them for himself.” — Han Fei (Source 3.4)

    		A.
    		B.

  3. Question 3.38

    Evidence 3: The Faravahar symbol in the Behistun Inscription sculptural program (Source 3.1)

    Evidence 3: The Faravahar symbol in the Behistun Inscription sculptural program (Source 3.1)

    		A.
    		B.

  4. Question 3.39

    Evidence 4: “I have had this Dhamma edict written so that my sons and great-grandsons may not consider making new conquests, or that if military conquests are made, that they be done with forbearance and light punishment, or better still, that they consider making conquest by Dhamma only.” — Ashoka (Source 3.6)

    Evidence 4: “I have had this Dhamma edict written so that my sons and great-grandsons may not consider making new conquests, or that if military conquests are made, that they be done with forbearance and light punishment, or better still, that they consider making conquest by Dhamma only.” — Ashoka (Source 3.6)

    		A.
    		B.

Conclusion B

The promulgation and enforcement of laws was a significant source of legitimacy for second-wave-era governments.

  1. Question 3.40

    Evidence 1: “If you conceal this edict and do not publish it to the world, may Ahura Mazda slay you and may your house cease.” — Behistun Inscription (Source 3.1)

    Evidence 1: “If you conceal this edict and do not publish it to the world, may Ahura Mazda slay you and may your house cease.” — Behistun Inscription (Source 3.1)

    		A.
    		B.

  2. Question 3.41

    Evidence 2: “After the Kalingas had been conquered, Beloved-of-the-Gods came to feel a strong inclination towards the Dhamma, a love for the Dhamma and for instruction in Dhamma.” — Ashoka (Source 3.6)

    Evidence 2: “After the Kalingas had been conquered, Beloved-of-the-Gods came to feel a strong inclination towards the Dhamma, a love for the Dhamma and for instruction in Dhamma.” — Ashoka (Source 3.6)

    		A.
    		B.

  3. Question 3.42

    Evidence 3: “In the present age, he who can put an end to private scheming and make men uphold the public law will see his people secure and his state well ordered; he who can block selfish pursuits and enforce the public law will see his army growing stronger.” — Han Fei (Source 3.4)

    Evidence 3: “In the present age, he who can put an end to private scheming and make men uphold the public law will see his people secure and his state well ordered; he who can block selfish pursuits and enforce the public law will see his army growing stronger.” — Han Fei (Source 3.4)

    		A.
    		B.

  4. Question 3.43

    Evidence 4: The Augustus statue’s breastplate imagery (Source 3.3)

    Evidence 4: The Augustus statue’s breastplate imagery (Source 3.3)

    		A.
    		B.