Dynasty
For a period of approximately 25 years, there was no one dynasty ruling the Empire. This period was known as...
The Warring States.
This was begun by China's first Emperor to protect the Empire from invasions by northern tribes.
What is the Great Wall of China.
Chinese political concept; binding agreement between the ruler and the ruled, that justified the power and authority a ruling family to be based on divine right.
What is the Mandate of Heaven.
A ruler or authority figure who exercises power oppressively, unjustly, or cruelly.
What is a tyrant.
Made from bamboo fiber, tree bark and old cloth, this craft was perfected by Cai Lun, almost 300 years after its initial discovery.
What is paper making.
The leader of this dynasty was Tang. During this period, the King appointed local governors and there was an established class of nobles.
The Shang Dynasty
A series of trade routes that ran from northern China across Asia, took its name from China's most successful export.
What is the Silk Road.
Created by the Qin Dynasty and inherited by the Han Dynasty, its principles advocated strict laws and harsh punishments in an attempt to foster compliance.
What is Legalism.
This practice involves inserting needles into specific points on the body to relieve pain and treat various ailments.
What is a Acupuncture.
Chinese alchemists discovered this in the 8th century CE while carrying out experiments to find the elixer of life.
What is gunpowder.
Although this Dynasty was only in power for less than 16 years, this First Emperor of China, came to power in 221 BCE and unified the country, ending the Warring States Period.
Who is Qin Shi Huang, leader of the Qin Dynasty.
Carved into marginal land, this practice allowed farmers to grow crops.
Terrace Farming.
This Chinese ethical and philosophical system was founded by a man that focuses on social harmony, virtue, filial piety and hierarchy rather than divine spirituality. He set our five core relationships that define social order.
What is Confucianism.
The writing on these was the earliest writing discovered in China
Oracle Bones
This invention made it easier for farmers and builders to transports supplies. Later it was used to transport weapons on the battlefield.
What is a wheel barrow.
This dynasty was the longest-lasting dynasty in Chinese history (c. 1046 - 256 BC). Known for establishing the "Mandate of Heaven" concepts, feudal administration, and certain cultural and philosophical (Confucianism, Daoism) and technological advancements in iron and bronze.
What is the Zhou Dynasty.
Discovered in 1974 by farmers who were attempting to dig a well...this collection of life-sized clay soldiers were buried for over two thousand years.
What is the Terra Cotta Army.
An indigenous Chinese philosophical and religious tradition emphasizing living in harmony with the natural underlying flow of the universe. It champions simplicity, focusing on balancing forces like yin and yang to achieve longevity and spiritual harmony.
What is Daoism.
Collection of ruler from a single family.
What is a dynasty.
Melting magnetite, also known as iron ore, led to this creation.
What is a water compass.
This Dynasty has been dated back to 2070 BC. It is the earliest known dynasty of Ancient China.
What is the Xia Dynasty.
What is known as the "Yellow River."
Founded by Siddhartha Gautama, an enlightened teacher, not a god. This philosophy is believed to have traveled from India to China by the Silk Road.
What is Buddhism.
This imperial assessment, initially based on Confucianism, was given to prospective bureaucrats or civil servants to make sure they followed appropriate ethical practices.
What is a Civil Service Exam.
This invention was the forerunner to balloons and gliders.
What is the kite.