Religion 1
According to Confucianism, what relationship was the most important to maintaining social harmony in China?
Parent and child
Right to rule China that leaders claimed to receive from the gods
Mandate of Heaven
Qin Shi Huangdi ended the Warring States Period and become the...
First emperor of China
Material made from a type of insect that was used to produce clothing and became China’s main trading export
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Silk
Group of trade routes that connected China to other parts of Asia, Africa, and Europe
Silk Road
This symbolizes the harmony and balance between opposite forces.
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Yin & Yang
China’s earliest written records that often told predictions for the future as told by emperors or priests
Oracle Bones
What was the purpose for building the Terracotta Army?
was used to surround the tomb of Qin Shi Huangdi to protect the emperor in the afterlife.
Gemstone often used to make jewelry and art that traded on the Silk Road
Jade
What objects did China trade to other civilizations along the Silk Road?
Porcelain, gunpowder, paper, silk, and tea
Belief system promoting decency and respect
Confucianism
What world religion was introduced to China from India through trade routes during ancient history?
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Buddhism
Group of rulers from the same family
Dynasty
Did the Silk Road increase or decrease the spread of knowledge, languages, religions, and diseases?
Increase
How did China create a monopoly and gain complete control over the production of silk without competition from other civilizations?
China created a monopoly on silk in global trade by keeping the production process secret and making it illegal to export silkworms or their eggs.
Belief system promoting harmony with nature
Taoism
Why were oracle bones popular among early rulers in ancient China?
Oracle bones were used for guidance in making political and personal decisions.
Why did the Qin Dynasty have a significantly shorter reign than the other dynasties in ancient China?
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Qin Shi Huangdi burned books, limited freedom of speech, and inflicted cruel punishments on his people.
Why was the closure of the Silk Road a major turning point in world history?
Several European countries sent explorers to find alternate trade routes to Asia by sea.
What was a disadvantage of the Great Wall?
Many people were forced to build the Great Wall and died working in dangerous conditions.
What belief system became the political philosophy of China during the reign of Wu of Han and remains important to Chinese society today?
Confucianism
According to Laozi and followers of Daoism, what type of person is the most likely to find happiness?
The person who is flexible and willing to go with the flow
Why is Qin Shi Huangdi considered an important figure in world history?
He made standard currency, laws, roads, and writing to promote unity.
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What is the significance of a person’s animal symbol in the Chinese zodiac?
Each person has the qualities, personality traits, and behaviors of their zodiac animal.
What was an advantage of the Great Wall?
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The height of the Great Wall prevented soldiers on horseback from crossing it.