Vocabulary
Kingdoms & Dynasties
Geography
Philosophies
Cultural Diffusion
100

What is filial piety?

The philosophy of having respect towards your elders. 
100

What are the three Kingdoms of Korea?

Koguryo, Paekche, Silla

100

What continent are China, Japan, and Korea a part of?

Asia

100

What are the three main philosophies of Ancient China?

Confucianism, Daoism, & Legalism

100

What is cultural diffusion?

The spread of one culture to new areas

200

What is the Terracotta Army? What was its purpose?

The Terracotta Army was an army of statues created under the rule of Qin Huangdi to protect his tomb in the afterlife. 

200

During which dynasty was the Great Wall of China started?

The Qin Dynasty

200

What man-made creation protected the northern part of China from invaders such as the Xiongnu?

The Great Wall

200

What are the Five Relationships in Confucianism?

Father to Son

Ruler to Subject

Husband to Wife

Older Sibling to Younger Sibling

Friend to Friend

200

What two countries influenced Korea's culture/way of life?

China & Japan
300
What is a warlord?

A military leader in charge of their own army

300

Qin Huangdi started the standardization of currency, writing, weights & measures, and axle widths. Why is this important? What did it promote?

The is important because it created unity among the empire and it promoted trade with others. 

300

Korea is a     with three sides surrounded by water.

Japan is a     , which is a chain of islands

a. peninsula

b. archipelago

300
What is one main concept of Legalism?

Strict laws lead to strict punishment.

People are naturally evil and only do good for fear of consequences.

300

What is the name of the over 4,000 miles of roads that spread from China to the Meditteranean Sea?

The Silk Road

400
What is the Ring of Fire?

The Ring of Fire is a highly active area where tectonic plates move against each other causing volcanoes, tsunamis, and earthquakes. 

400

Which Early Korean kingdom did China work with so that they would have power over all three kingdoms? Why did they collaborate with them?

The Silla Kingdom because China constantly fought with Koguryo over land, power, and borders. 

400

Why did Japan not have a lot of farming?

It was covered in mountainous areas that did not allow farming to happen. 

400

What is the main principle of Daoism?

Life is simplest and most successful when you stop fighting against the natural order of things.

400

What is China known for trading that was a well kept secret?

Silk cloth

500

Describe a Kami. 

Kamis are described as spirits of essences that inhabit the world. 

500

What was the Period of the Warring States? About how long did it last?

A time after the Zhou Dynasty where their was constant struggle for power lasting over 200 years.

500
Only 1/10 of Early China could be farmed. Why is this?

Due to the diverse landscapes that included mountains, infertile plains, and deserts it was difficult to farm. 

500

Match the person to the Philosophy:

Laozi

Confucius

Hanfeizi

Laozi- Daoism

Confucius- Confucianism

Hanfeizi- Legalism

500
What are two concepts that Korea adapted from either China or Japan?

writing system, philosophies, government models, education, goods and ideas. 

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