Social Structure & Income
This person was at the top of the social structure
The leader of an empire. They have absolute power over their subjects and rule any land that their armies conquer
Emperor
Qin Shi Huang gave himself what title
The first emperor of China
Name 1 of the 3 main religious/philosophical belief systems of Ancient China
Confucianism, Taoism, Buddhism
The main 2 roles of women in Ancient China
This group was highly educated and held government or teaching positions
Scholars
A period of time when a particular family rules over a kingdom or empire
Dynasty
What was the first (and most notable) achievement of Qin Shi Huang?
United China under one ruler (ended the warring state period)
Central to this philosophy was the belief that rulers must set the right example and govern with compassion and concern for all
Confucianism
True or False
Daughters were seen as inferior and were treated differently
True
How did peasant farmers earn an income in Ancient China?
By selling the produce they grew
A series of trade routes that connected Ancient China with India and the Mediterranean world
The Silk Road
Qin Shi Huang was seen to be both a visionary ruler and a tyrant. Identify 2 achievements that show the positive influence on China
United China, standardised weights and writing, created a powerful nation, appointed people to positions based on merit/qualifications not their family background, began building the great wall
An administrative approach where strict punishments, irrespective of rank or wealth, were to be metered out to anyone who disobeyed or questioned the authority of the emperor.
What were the responsibilities of women in the household?
to cook, clean and raise the children
This group was wealthy but not respected. They earned their income by selling the products others made
Merchants
The title given to the reigning emperor to indicate that he had the support of heaven
The son of heaven
Qin Shi Huang was seen to be both a visionary ruler and a tyrant. Identify 2 achievements that show he was a cruel and brutal ruler
Use of slave labour, deaths of workers building his monuments, killed off opponents, enforced legalism (strict laws and harsh punishments), burnt books and killed Confucian scholars
Legalism was based in the idea that the enforcement of strict laws and harsh punishments would lead to ____
The emperor maintaining control and ensure stability in society
During the Tang Dynasty there was a female emperor, Empress Wu. Did this indicate a change in the role of ALL women across Ancient China?
No. Most women still faced the same role/ expectations as before
How did nobles earn their income?
Land Tax
Taxing the people who worked on their land
The belief that the emperor had to be approved by the gods. This approval could be withdrawn if an emperor did not rule responsibly
The Mandate of Heaven
When did Qin Shi Huang rule China?
221 - 210 BCE
What were the 3 core Confucian values?
1. respect of children for their parent
2. a sense of humanity (showing compassion and mercy)
3. the importance of rituals (including manners and acceptable social practices)
How could a woman achieve the respect of her family?
By giving birth to a son
As they aged and became elders of the family