Shi Huangdi
What dynasty was Emperor Shi Huangdi part of?
Describe the role of the Shang (4th class).
Included merchants and traders; were viewed negatively because they did not contribute to farming or the economy; considered lazy.
Name the 2 main rivers in China.
The Yellow and Yangtze Rivers.
Name the three main religions of Ancient China.
Taosim, Buddhism, Confucianism
Which river in China was known as 'China's sorrow'?
The Yellow River
Name 1 achievement of Shi Huangdi.
Terracotta Warriors, Great Wall of China, Unified China during the Warring States Period, etc.
Describe the role of the Gong (3rd class)
Included artisans, craftsmen, carpenters, metalworkers; had highly valued skills and often owned businesses.
What was the name of the mountains that border China and Nepal?
The Himalayas.
Briefly summarise Buddhism.
Founder: Buddha
Beliefs: life is full of suffering, do not kill/steal/cheat, aim to reach nirvana.
What is the Great Wall of China?
A series of fortifications built throughout China to protect against foreign invaders.
What was the purpose of the terracotta warriors?
To accompany the Emperor to the afterlife.
Describe the role of the Nong (2nd class).
Included 90% of society; mainly farmers; produced lots of food and paid lots of taxes. Important for economy.
Name 1 of the Plateaus in China.
The Tibetan or Mongolian Plateau.
Briefly summarise Taosim.
Founder: Lao Tzu
Beliefs: live in harmony with nature, live in simplicity, do not kill/steal/cheat.
What is the Art of War?
A series of poems written by Sun Tzu to educate people on topics such as military, strategy, leadership, discipline, etc.
What was the Warring States Period?
A period where at least 7 kingdoms in China fought for supremacy. Shi Huangdi became the Emperor after this period where he united China into 1 nation.
Describe the role of the Shi (top class)
Included nobles and scholars; ruling class; educated; teachers, etc.
Name 1 of the deserts in China.
The Gobi Desert, The Taklamakan Desert
Briefly summarise Confucianism.
Founder: Confucius.
Beliefs: people must educate themselves to be good people and have 5 attributes (benevolence, righteousness, wisdom, propriety, fidelity).
What is the Silk Road?
A trade network that connected Chine to the Roman Empire and used to transport goods such as silk to other countries.
Why did Shi Huangdi want to become immortal?
There were numerous assassination attempts made against him so he wanted to become immortal to protect himself.
Name the 4 social classes in order from lowest to highest.
Name 4 countries that border China.
Answers can include: Russia, Mongolia, Nepal, India, North Korea, Kazakhstan, Pakistan, Myanmar, Bhutan, Laos, Tajikistan, Afghanistan, Kyrgyzstan, etc.
Describe Yin & Yang.
This symbol represents opposites. Everything has to be in balance which is why there is good and bad/light and dark etc. Everything has to have an opposite.
What is the Vinegar Tasters Myth?
3 men are depicted in a painting tasting vinegar. One thinks it is sweet, one says bitter and one says sour. This is meant to represent the 3 primary religions.