Ancient China 1
which philosophy believed that people were bad and needed to be controlled?
Legalism
Who was the first emperor of China?
Qin Shi Huang Di
What was the first empire in China?
Qin Dynasty
What philosophy says that you should find harmony with nature?
Daoism
The ideas of Confucianism were compiled into a book called what?
The Analects
What was the name of China's FIRST dynasty?
The Shang Dynasty
A Chinese philosopher who was one of the most influential teachers in Chinese history, and still today, who believes people are good
Confucious
What was China's primary export?
Silk
Describe the conditions for laborers working on the Great Wall
Harsh/Hard/tough
What were the weapons mostly made out of during the Shang Dynasty?
Bronze
Philosophy that uses strict laws and harsh punishments; it teaches humans are inherently evil.
Legalism
Why is the Huang river sometimes referred to as the yellow river?
the yellow loess (sediment) that is yellowish in color
Which holiday celebrates the shortest day of the year and gained popularity during the Han Dyanasty?
Winter Solstice
Mandate of Heaven
A series of rulers from the same family line
Dynasty
What is an oracle bone?
Messages carved into bones, used to predict the future by the people of the Shang Dynasty
How did Shi Huang Di ultimately die?
he took mercury pills that he thought would give him immortality
The period of time that lasted for 200 years that made people look for ways to restore order and peace in China
Warring States Period
What was the reason for the terracotta army being built?
To protect and serve the emperor in the afterlife
Who was the founder of Daoism?
Laozi
What was the main reason the emperor wanted the Great Wall constructed?
To keep out invaders from the north, protection
What are the 5 basic relationships in society according to Confucius. (name at least 3 to get the points, all 5 for double points)
Friend/Friend
Parent/Child
Ruler/Subject
Husband/Wife
Elder/Younger
Which Chinese fashion began in 1100AD and had parents worried their daughters would never marry if they did not perform this?
foot binding
2025 is the year of the snake. True or False.
true
Ancient Chinese invention that causes a ball to fall from a dragons mouth into a toads mouth to track earthquakes.
seismograph