Geographic Features
What is the name of the major river located in China that it's first civilizations settled near?
The Huang He River (Yellow River)
When a family ruled over China, they were called a___________
Dynasty
What is Legalism?
A political philosophy based on strict laws and cruel punishments in order to ensure citizens obeyed their ruler.
This person founded Confucianism:
Confucius
What was the "Silk Road"?
A stretch of protected trade routes
Why was the Huang He River nicknamed the "Yellow River"?
The silt that kicked up gave it a yellow tint.
Dynasties received the right to rule from the heavens. This was known as __________
The Mandate of Heaven
Who practiced Legalism during their rule?
Shi Huangdi
Confucianism is based on respect. This is especially true when it comes to family. This term is referred to as?
Filial Piety
What did Shi Huangdi have made in order to protect him in his tomb?
The Terracotta Army
What is a positive impact by being surrounded by deserts & mountains?
Natural Barrier (Protection)
Why did people accept a new dynasty's (What was wrong with the old?) Provide at least 3 reasons.
-Political Corruption
- Natural Disasters
- Taxes
-Invaders
-Famine
What did Shi Huangdi believe about people?
He believed people were born evil
Daoism is a belief based on:
Peace & Harmony through Nature
Who founded Daoism?
Laozi
Nickname for the Huang He (Yellow River)...
"China's Sorrow"
Which Dynasty was the largest?
Why did Shi Huangdi burn books?
To prevent people from reading/learning about other forms of government. (Answers may vary)
How many relationships were there based on Confucianism?
Five
What are the five relationships of Confucianism?
1. Ruler/Subject
2. Father/Son
3. Husband/Wife
4. Older Brother/Younger Brother (Elder/Younger)
5. Friend/Friend
Provide one positive & one negative impact of the Huang He River
Positive: Agriculture, transportation
Negative: Flooding/disaster
During the Quin Dynasty, this ruler became the first emperor of China:
Shi Huangdi
Shi Huangdi's belief of Legalism could best be compared to
a) The Ten Commandments
b) Ashoka's Rock Edicts
c) Hammurabi's Code
d) The Bible
Confucius believed that Legalism was not a proper way to rule people. What did he believe was the best way to rule?
Leading by example. It was the ruler's job to demonstrate how to properly live
What term refers to the spreading of cultures, religions, languages, arts, & technologies from one area to another?
Cultural Diffusion