Ancient China 1
What was carved and placed in a tomb to protect Qin Shi Huangdi in the next life?
The Terra-Cotta Army
Who was the first emperor of China?
Qin Shi Huang
What was the first empire in China?
Qin Dynasty
What philosophy did the Qin implement?
Legalism
What philosophy did the Han implement?
Confucianism
During the Qin Dynasty, these people were threatened to be buried alive or sent to work on the wall for not burning their books...
The Confusious scholars
A Chinese philosopher who was one of the most influential teachers in Chinese history, and still today, who believes people are good but should follow ____________
Confucius
What was China's primary export?
Silk
Appointed officials who run different parts of the government, what is this called?
Bureaucracy
What 2 rivers provided fresh water for China?
Yellow and Yangtze Rivers
Philosophy that uses strict laws and harsh punishments; it teaches humans are inherently evil.
Legalism
Daoists taught that people could gain happiness by...
Living in harmony with nature.
For what purpose would a Shang leader most likely use an oracle bone made from a turtle shell?
To ask advice from his ancestors.
Mandate of Heaven
A series of rulers from the same family line
Dynasty
During the Shang civilization, why was Anyang an important city?
Bonus Points: Provide some examples.
It was the capital city of the Shang Dynasty.
BONUS: The King lived here. This is where laws were made. Home to many royal tombs. It was home to many skilled artisans.
What was the primary purpose of the Great Wall?
To keep out nomadic invaders from the North.
Shang weapons were especially strong because skilled artisans made these objects from
bronze.
The Plateau of Tibet is along which mountain range?
Himalayan Mountains
How did Buddhism spread from India to China?
Along the Silk Road
What Chinese invention from the Han Dynasty helps us understand Ancient Chinese history more clearly even today? Explain Why.
Paper. Because scholars at the time were able to write things down on paper frequently and keep far more records than ever before.
What type of government was established by the Shang Dynasty?
Monarchy
The Chinese invented the magnetic compass to show which way was south. What was their earliest reason for wanting to know directions?
To position buildings correctly for good fortune
List the four ancient dynasties in chronological order.
Shang
Zhou
Qin
Han
What 2 inventions improved the farming process during the Han Dynasty?
They invented chain pump and iron plow