Vocabulary
What is the meaning of Dynasty?
A series of a leader and ruler who all come from the same family.
What is feudalism?
A social structure where land is owned by lords and worked by peasants in exchange for protection.
Name 2 rivers.
Huang He and Yangtze
Name one achievement from each qin and han dynasty.
Many medicines and inventions, great wall of china and united china.
How many miles was the silk road?
4000 miles
What is the Great wall?
Long defensive system built across northern China to protect China from invaders.
What is Taoism?
A philosophical and religious tradition in China focusing on living in harmony with the Tao, or “the way”.
How many mountains are there?
5 mountains
What was acupuncture used for?
It was used for curing illnesses.
Where did the silk road start and end?
It started in china(han dynasty) and ended in the tips of Europe.
What is civil service?
A system where individuals are selected for government positions based on their abilities and knowledge.
What is the mandate of heaven?
The belief that the ruler's authority comes from a divine source allowing them to govern as long as they are just.
Name 3 countries that share a border with China
North Korea, Russia, Mongolia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar, Laos, and Vietnam
Why did the Qin stay civilized?
Because there is legalism.
How did the silk road start?
It started because the Han dynasty wanted horses then it expanded from that.
What does porcelain mean?
A fine ceramic material in China known for its beauty and durability.
What is the meaning of Legalism?
Philosophy that emphasizes strict laws and harsh punishments to maintain order in society.
How many countries share a border with China
14 countries
When did the Chinese get united?
221 BCE
List everything that was traded from east-west.
Teas, dyes, spices, gunpowder, paper, medicine, silk, porcelain.
What does architecture mean?
The design and construction of a building often reflects cultural values and history.
What is the meaning of Confucianism?
A system of thought based on the teachings of Confucius emphasizing ethics, family loyalty and social harmony.
Name 3 mountains.
Himalayas, Tian Shan, Altun Shan, QiLian Shan, TaiHang Shan.
Name all the things invented in the han dynasty.
They invented waterwheels, paper, steel and rudder.
List everything that was traded from west to east.
Glass, fabric, fur, fruit, honey, animals, rugs, blankets, armour and horse riding necessities.