Vocabulary
What is the Mandate of Heaven
a Chinese political and religious teaching to justify the rule of the king or emperor of China.
This dynasty created the Great Wall of China.
Qin started the Great Wall of China
Ming extended the Great Wall of China
What is Confucianism?
a belief system that focuses on ethics and morality. Education is encouraged as well as serving the community.
When a strong dynasty has peace and prosperity it is said to have the
Mandate of Heaven
What animal has nine brains?
Octopus
Pictograph
a picture that symbolizes something and has meaning
In this Dynasty, Genghis Khan is emperor and the Mongols invade North China...
Song Dynasty
Legalism is known for...
having strict laws and harsh punishments
After a disaster such as a flood, famine, revolt or invasion the dynasty is said to have lost the
Mandate of Heaven
What is a group of frogs called?
An Army
Filial Piety
respect for ones parents, elders and ancestors
What dynasty comes after Shang?
Zhou Dynasty
Daoism focuses on
nature and believes that humans and animals should live in balance.
At the top of the social class pyramid for China, under the Emperor there is the...
Nobles and Government Officials
This bird can fly backwards...
Hummingbird
Who is Han Fe Zei?
The philosopher and teacher of Legalism.
This dynasty began the silk production using caterpillar larva.
Xia Dynasty
Daoism is also called
Taoism
What is the Civil Service System?
A system where men had to pass extensive exams for their placement of power.
How many eyes does a caterpillar have?
12
Define Silk Road
It was a network of trade routes connected east to west that exchanged goods such as tea, medal, cotton, wool, spices, silk and ideas.
This Dynasty was also called Mongol Dynasty
Yuan Dynasty
The leader of Daoism (Taoism) is
Laozi (Lao Tzu)
What are the three main belief systems of China?
Confucianism, Buddhism and Daoism
This land mammal can hold its breath for up to 40 minutes under water...
Sloth