What Am I???
What was the primary purpose of the Great Wall?
To keep out nomadic invaders from the North protection
A Chinese philosopher who was one of the most influential teachers in Chinese history, and still today, who believes people are good but should follow "Golden Rule".
Confucius
What 2 rivers provided fresh water for China's ancient people?
Yellow and Yangtze(Long) Rivers
This is a definition of a dynasty.
What is a type of monarchy with a continuous ruling family?
This philosophy states people should live in harmony with nature.
What is Daoism?
During the Shang period they used animal bones to ask questions of the ancestors. What did they call these bones?
Oracle Bones
A political theory of ancient China in which those in power were given the right to rule from the gods.
Mandate of Heaven
Which main philosophy of Ancient China promoted good conduct and respect for the elders?
Confucianism
Confucianism emphasizes __________ piety, or respect for parents.
filial
The Yin & Yang symbol represents the idea of _____________.
Balance
Explain what the philosophy of yin and yang.
It is about balance: dark/light, evil/good
Finding the way and a harmony between humans and the universe is emphasized in this ideology.
Daoism
Yin
Yang
Represents darkness, femininity, and passivity in Chinese thought
bright, warm, active force
The Daoist idea of ‘non-action’ is called _____________.
We wei
The Silk Road connected China to _____________.
Europe
What political belief gives all the power to a single leader where FORCE and PUNISHMENTS are encouraged for all consequences?
Legalism
a person who studies ideas and life
Philosopher
knowing right from wrong
Morality
Why were the Silk Road important to china
The Silk Road was important for trade and sharing ideas with the world.
Filial Piety
Respect and devotion to one’s parents and ancestors
This mountain is the highest on Earth ________
and belongs to the _____________ mountain range
Mount Everest
Himalayan
What was China's primary export?
Silk
__________ Service exams were used to select government officials.
What is Civil
What continent is China in?
Asia
List 2 ancient dynasties
Shang
Zhou
Qin
Han