Ancient China 1
A belief system that believes in balance in society and respect for nature
Daoism
Who was the emperor of the Qin Dynasty
Shi Huangdi
What did Yu the Great help control?
Flooding rivers in China
These are the 2 important rivers in China
Huang He and Chang Jiang
How did Shi Huangdi rule?
Through Legalism - harsh
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 stressed the importance of good ethics ____________
Confucius
What was China's primary export that was considered a luxury good?
Silk
Define ancestor.
A long dead family member who came before you
What religion ultimately made its way to Han China, as an example of diffusion?
Buddhism
Philosophy that uses strict laws and harsh punishments; it teaches humans are inherently evil.
Legalism
innovation 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
This invention of the Han told the time of day by using light and shadows
What is the sundial?
The Han Dynasty turned away from Legalism and practiced...
Confucianism
This dynasty used acupuncture
Han Dynasty
The Silk Road extended from Han China eventually to...
The Roman Empire
What was the main reason Emperor Qin wanted the Great Wall constructed?
To keep out invaders from the north
What is the correct order of the social hierarchy for the Han Dynasty?
2nd: Peasants
3rd: Artisans
4th:Merchants
Which dynasty came up with the 360 day calendar
The Shang
During the Zhou Dynasty, the Chinese entered a period of Civil Wars known as...
The Warring Period
Who was the first ruler of the Han?
Liu Bang