Ancient China 1
In Daoism people follow the 'Dao.' What does 'Dao' mean?
The way, the natural order, balance
Who was the first absolute emperor of China?
Qin Shi Huang
What ocean borders china to the east?
Pacific Ocean
What philosophy did the Qin implement?
Legalism
The idea in Confucianism of deep respect for ones parents is called what?
Filial Piety
What was the name of China's FIRST dynasty?
The Shang Dynasty
Confucius was one of the most influential teachers in Chinese history. He believed people should follow the ____ basic relationships.
5
What was China's primary export?
Silk
Describe the conditions for laborers working on the Great Wall
Harsh/Hard/tough
What 2 rivers provided fresh water for China?
Huang He (Yellow) and Yangtze Rivers
Philosophy that uses strict laws and harsh punishments; it teaches humans are inherently evil.
Legalism
An innovation that took place during the Shang period that used animal bones to ask questions of the ancestors?
Oracle Bones
Ancient China was surrounded by desert, mountains and ocean. What impact did these natural borders have on the culture?
They isolated the Chinese civilization allowing it to develop independently.
Mandate of Heaven
A series of rulers from the same family line
Dynasty
This dynasty was the first to have a system of writing.
Shang
What was the primary purpose of the Great Wall?
To keep out nomadic invaders from the North.
The period of time that lasted for 200 years. During this time the first known military manual was written. It was called the "Art of War."
Warring States Period
What was the reason for the terracotta army being built?
To protect and serve the emperor in the afterlife
In this philosophy the world works in accordance with the Dao or the Way. What is this philosophy called?
Daoism
What was the main reason Emperor Qin wanted the Great Wall constructed?
To keep out invaders from the north
What type of government was established by the Shang Dynasty?
Monarchy
In what dynasty was the feudal system developed?
The Zhou Dynasty
What is Terracotta from Shi Huang di"s Terracotta Army?
A hard-baked clay
Why did people believe the Han had lost the mandate of heaven?
Because famine struck china