The Dynasties
Q: Which dynasty was the first to claim the Mandate of Heaven and followed the 3 philosophies?
Bonus: what were the three philosophies?
A: The Zhou Dynasty (1200 - 221 B.C.E).
Bonus Answer: Confucianism, Taoism, Legalism
Q: Which philosophy values "filial piety" and "the family" above all else?
A: Confucianism.
Q: During the Ming Dynasty, what was China doing while the rest of the world advanced?
A: Hiding from the rest of the world.
Q: According to Lin Zexu's letter, what was the tone he used to speak to foreigners?
A: He was saying things seriously and with a purpose.
Q: Why did the CCP and the Nationalists work together?
A: To unite China and defeat the warlords.
Q: Who was the leader of the Qin Dynasty who ruled with a "heavy hand"?
A: Shi Huangdi.
Q: In Taoism, what is the "natural way" and what is valued above everything else?
A: The Key Concept; Simplicity.
Q: What massive civil war occurred between 1850 and 1864, causing the dynasty to take power?
A: Taiping Rebellion.
Q: How did China view its own position in the world in the 18th/19th century?
A: As a greater power that never does any wrong.
Q: According to Sun Yat-sen, what is the "referendum"?
A: The power of the people to amend laws and do away with old ones.
Q: Which dynasty featured the first peasant leader (Liu Bang) and created the Silk Road?
A: The Han Dynasty.
Q: What is the primary concern of Legalism?
A: Disorder and actions of self-interest.
Q: Which internal group was created in 1921 to represent the workers/peasants?
A: The CCP (China's Communist Party).
Q: Identify two internal impacts the "Era of Unequal Treaties" had on the Chinese people.
A: Prices went up and more foreigners lived in China.
Q: What issues did the Republic of China face, according to your notes?
A: Weak government with little control.
Q: This dynasty focused on internally strengthening the empire and built the Grand Canal.
A: The Sui Dynasty.
Q: Which philosophy emphasizes harsh rewards and punishments to maintain order?
A: Legalism.
Q: What was the "Longest March," and who became the leader of the CCP because of it?
A: Nationalists kicked communists out to the country; Mao Zedong.
Q: In the letter to the Queen, how did Lin Zexu describe the actions of the foreigners?
A: Their actions are hurting others.
Q: Chiang Kai-shek’s "New Life Movement" focused on which three things?
A: Order, strong control, and discipline.
Q: During the Tang and Song dynasties, what practice became popular and what did they build to influence Korea and Japan?
A: Foot binding; an impressive navy.
Q: To achieve Nirvana in Buddhism, emphasis is placed on what?
A: 8 full paths.
Q: After the Revolution of 1911, what new type of government was created?
A: A Republic
Q: What was the transformation of China's power between the "Letter to the Queen" and the "Treaty of Nanjing"?
A: China went from feeling like a superpower to being "less than".
Q: How did social disorder and poverty help the Communist Party (CCP)?
A: They used these issues to get the people's support.