Vocabulary
_________said that people were inherently evil and only strict rules and punishment would bring order and stability.
Legalism
What was the first Chinese Dynasty according to legend?
What was the first Chinese Dynasty according to written records?
Xia
Shang
______became known as a teacher and his ideas were later put into a book called The Analects
Confucius
This area is referred to as the Western Desert of China
This area is referred to as the Eastern Desert of China
Taklimakan
Gobi
Name 5 or more inventions of Ancient China
Ship's Rudder
Wheel Barrow
Gun Powder
Fireworks
Porcelain
Silk
Yo-Yo
Kite
Magnetic Compass
_____________ was the first emperor of China. He ruled from 221 B.C.E. to 206 B.C.E.
Qin Shi Huangdi
What was the longest Dynasty in Chinese History?
What Dynasty was the first to unify all of China?
Zhou
Qin
Who was the leader of the Xia Dynasty?
Yu the Great
Northern River of China
Southern River of China
Huang He (Yellow) River
Yangtze River
_____was invented when tin and copper were added together. The ancient Chinese used it in a lot of their artwork.
Bronze
What occurred after the Zhou Dynasty ended that brought conflict and chaos to China?
Period of Warring States
What effect did the dynastic cycle have on the Chinese people?
It helped the Chinese accept sudden political changes.
Who founded the philosophy known as Daoism?
What symbol became a major part of Daoism in China?
Laozi
Yin and Yang
This plateau is Southwest of China
This mountain range is Southwest of China
Tibet
Himalayas
The ________ was invented by Chinese scientists to allow them to find their way on water and land.
magnetic compass
To _______ China, Qin Shi Huangdi created standardized writing, weights and measures, and currency. He also started building projects like a system of national roads and the Ling Canal. One of his most significant contributions was the _______ which prevented bandits from attacking Northern Chinese villages.
unify
Great Wall
What Chinese Dynasty did the following?
Set up uniform system of laws
Standardized writing and money
Built new roads
Improved water and irrigation systems
Qin
Who founded the philosophy known as Legalism?
Hanfeizi
In the late 1200s, Venetian explorer Marco Polo traveled the Silk Road to visit China. How did his journey influence the history of Europe?
It became the basis for a book that introduced Europeans to the customs of China.
________ teachings were recorded in a book called The _______ and stressed respect for tradition and for family members. They were based on different levels of honesty.
Confucius'
Analects
_____is the belief that people should respect one's family and community. It was introduced by Confucius.
Filial Piety
The Analects of Confucius argues that leaders_______.
The Analects focused on what type of relationships?
should rule their subjects with love.
Friend to Friend
What philosophy said that people should give up worldly desires in favor of nature and simplicity?
Daoism
The _____ was a famous series of trade routes that developed between China, India, the Middle East, and Europe, stretching about 4,000 miles total. The routes had to cross a great deal of rugged terrain, winding through mountains and deserts.
Silk Road
The ____________ was the Chinese belief that gods would only allow a government to stay in power as long as it was good and moral.
Mandate of Heaven