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Who was "The First Teacher"?
Confucius
What was the longest running dynasty in China?
Zhou Dynasty
These were two contributions of the Shang Dynasty
Development of a written language and bronze metalworking.
A test in which someone proves their talents and skills
Civil Service Exam
This is the name of a dust like material that can form soil
loess
Ancient Chinese philosophy, founded by Laozi, that emphasized living a simple and natural life.
Daoism
This dynasty was the first to have a system of writing.
Shang Dynasty
What was the first dynasty to use iron?
The Zhou Dynasty
The devotion of children to their parents is called...
Filial Piety
These are the 2 main rivers in China
The Yellow and Yangtze Rivers
Philosophy that uses strict laws and harsh punishments; it teaches humans are inherently evil.
Legalism
Mandate of Heaven
The Han created magnificent crafts covered in a protective coating made from the sap of a special tree. This coating is called....
Laquer
This was a harsh form of government where strict laws and punishments were enforced during the Qin Dynasty.
Legalism
Ancient China was surrounded by deserts, mountains and an ocean. What impact did these natural borders have on the culture of China?
These barriers isolated the Chinese civilization allowing it to develop independently.
Name the philosophy that introduced the concepts of Yin and Yang
Daoism
What was the name of China's FIRST dynasty?
The Shang Dynasty
The Han created the art of beautiful writing known as this
Calligraphy
Why did Qin Shi Huang have the Terracotta Army built?
To protect and serve the emperor in the afterlife
What was the primary purpose of the Great Wall?
To keep out nomadic invaders from the North.
Ancient Chinese philosopher who believed that leading by example and being good was the way government officials should behave.
Confucius
In order to remain in power, Dynasties needed to do these two things.
1) Rule Justly and Virtuously
2) Preserve Harmony Between Heaven & Earth
What is the benefit of having a standardized currency?
It made trade easier throughout the entire empire
A network of trade routes that crossed Asia, connecting China to Central and Southwest Asia.
The Silk Road
The most populated area in China
North China Plain