Shang Dynasty
This was the river that the Shang people first settled on.
Huang River (Yellow River)
What was the symbol of Daoism?
A fine dustlike material that can form soil
Loess
This was the ancient Chinese philosopher that taught about building relationships with family (filial piety)
Confucius
What was the first dynasty in ancient China?
Shang Dynasty
Priests interpreted the cracks of these objects after applying heat to them
Oracle Bones
Daoism
Pictures that represent words or ideas
Pictographs
The Art of War
Which dynasty did Shi Huandi live during?
Qin Dynasty
Ancient Chinese built these to hold back water
Dikes
These were Chinese military rulers of small states
Warlords
Network of trade routes that crossed Asian, connecting China to Central and Southwest Asia
Silk Road
What is the name of Confucius' form of teaching?
Confucianism
Zhou Dynasty
This was the first form of writing that was developed.
Calligraphy
The concept of respecting your elders is called what?
Filial Piety
To ban something in order to control information
Censor
Chinese leader who believed in harsh/strict laws that would force people to do good.
Shi Huangdi
The contribution of the Silk Road was established during the end of which dynasty?
Shang people started using this metal to create weapons and tools.
This idea believed that heaven was the highest force of nature and gave dynasties their right to rule.
Mandate of Heaven
The concept that a strong leader and a strong legal system are needed to create order.
Legalism
What are the FOUR main dynasties we learned about during Ancient Chinese Civilizations.
Shang, Zhou, Qin and Han Dynasties
Which dynasty developed the concept of the "Mandate of Heaven"?
Zhou Dynasty