The Spring and Autumn Period, know as the Warring States, were at war because...
they wanted control over land by rivers for trading
Why was ancient China difficult to govern?
it was so large/vast size and geographical features
What was the name of the process that gave the king his power?
mandate of heaven
During the Zhou Dynasty the king was were in the social structure?
top/over everyone
Why was the Grand Canal built?
for trading and protection
Which river is the longest in China?
Yangtze
What mountain range is in China?
Himalaya
What was the other geographical feature in China?
Plateau of Tibet
What desert is in China?
Gobi
What was the other river in China?
Yellow or Haung He
What was Yu famous for?
constructing irrigation canals
How did the rivers influence ancient China?
provided fertile land for agriculture and trade
unique, isolated
What was the 3 factors of the economy of ancient China?
farming, craftmanship, and trade
How did the discovery of silk impact people in China?
valuable for trading, made them wealthy
The Way was in what belief system?
Daoism
What was Filial Piety?
deep respect for parents and elders
Less war if everyone would stop trying to get glory, riches, and success was associated with which belief system?
Daoism
Keeping old customs to keep society together was in which belief system?
Confucianism
People were good for following moral rules was associated with which belief system?
Confucianism
The writing system that used animal bones for getting answers about the future?
oracle bones
Which geographical feature separates China from India?
Himalayan Mountains
What am I going to make on this test?
A
The Wall of Qi was built for what purpose?
protection
What changed in the social structure of ancient China during the warring states?
separate kings for each city state ruled instead of 1 king