Shang Dynasty
Myth or Fact?
The Shang Dynasty was believed to be a myth by scholars.
Fact!
The Shang Dynasty was considered a myth before a Chinese Scholar found Oracle bones that proved the Dynasty's existence.
What did the Zhou first use to rule the government.
What Philosophy did the Qin decide to use to rule the dynasty?
They used Legalism to rule.
What were two important tools in Han science?
The important tools are the compass and the seismograph.
What Dynasty opened the Silk Road?
The Han dynasty opened the road.
Why did the Shang bury kings with their servants?
The Shang buried kings with servants due to their belief in the afterlife, they did this so the servants could still serve their king in the afterlife.
What did the Zhou leaders give themselves to establish rule?
They used the mandate of heaven to establish rule.
How did the ruler die?
The ruler died searching for the way to be immortal. He got poisoned on an expedition for the potion.
What were all the categories that the Han dynasty extremely improved on?
The Han dynasty improved their warfare, government, agriculture, industry, art, medicine, and science.
What did Rome usually trade for Chinese silk?
Rome usually traded glass for silk.
What were the six roles in the Shang social classes?
The roles are the king, Nobles, Craftspeople, Traders, Farmers, and Slaves.
What were the three philosophies developed during this time?
They are Confucianism, Daoism (Taoism), and Legalism.
What are some things that the ruler standardized?
He standardized language, religious beliefs, culture, money, weights, and measurements.
During the rule of the Han, what did Ancient China experience?
During the rule of the Han, China experienced a Golden Age, in which many subjects flourished.
What were the main five places that traded across the Silk Road?
The top five places included Africa, Europe, China, India, and Persia.
How long did the Shang rule the Huang He basin before being overruled?
The Shang ruled for 500 years before being overruled.
What are the basics of Confucianism based on?
They are based on the teachings of Kongfuzi.
What are three of the emperors greatest achievements?
The main three greatest achievements of the Qin were the Terracotta Army, the Great Wall of China, and the first unification of China.
How did the Han produce Silk?
The Han produced Slik from the fivers of a Silkworm, they used a giant wheel to make this process easier.
Name 7 of the materials traded across the Silk Road.
All of the materials traded on the Silk Road include silk, Buddhism beliefs, Hinduism beliefs, glass, spices, gold, foods, grapes, perfumes, cosmetics, rugs, metal items, dye, vases, necklaces, trays, asbestos, ornaments, jade, furs, cotton, pearls, ivory, cast-iron products, gunpowder, and fine dishware.
What year were the ruins of Anyang discovered?
They were discovered in 1928.
What was the warring states period?
This was a period in time in which 6-7 states fought to gain power before the Qin took over them all.
At what age did Prince Zheng first become emperor of the Qin?
He became the ruler of the Qin at 13 years old.
How did the Han produce Salt?
The Han used bamboo drills to dig wells. When they found a pool of saltwater, after they got the saltwater to the surface, they cooked the water to eventually get salt.
How many miles did the Silk Road stretch across, and how long did the road stay up?
The Silk Road stretched for about 4000 miles. The Silk Road stayed up for 1000 years before being closed.