Ancient China 1
The first dynasty that is considered mythical by some
What is the Xia Dynasty?
What 2 rivers provided fresh water for China?
Yellow and Yangtze Rivers
This was China's primary export. (think trade)
What was Silk?
Who was one of the main philosophers in Ancient China that promoted manners and respect for the ancestors?
Confucianism/Confuscious
This is a definition of a dynasty.
What is a type of monarchy with a continuous ruling family?
What landform separated India and China?
The Himalayas
Mandate of Heaven
This philosophy states people should live in harmony with nature.
What is Daoism?
The landform that separates China to the north
What is the Gobi Desert?
During the Shang period, they used this to ask questions of their ancestors.
What are Oracle Bones?
The period of time that lasted for 200 years that made people look for ways to restore order and peace in China
Warring States Period
How did Buddhism spread from India to China?
Along the Silk Road, by monks
How did the mountains make governing China difficult?
Mountains created obstacles to governing the large empire.
This Chinese philosopher was one of the most influential teachers in Chinese history, and still, today, believes people are good but should follow the "Golden Rule".
Who was Confucius?