Geography
What continent is China located on?
Asia
The Zhou rulers believed that they had a _____, or divine right to rule.
Mandate of Heaven
What is Terracotta?
A type of clay.
What family member was power given to?
The oldest son.
What people were very commonly farmers?
Peasants
What is the name of the mountain range in southwest China?
The Himalayan Mountains.
What was the name of the practice used by Shang rulers that involved using bones to predict the future.
Dinivation
Originally, the warriors were painted with bright _______, but it flaked off.
Colors
What system emphasized strict laws and harsh punishments?
Legalism
Who was the father supposed to relate to?
Son
What Ocean is east of China?
The Pacific Ocean.
What did legalism believe?
People are naturally wicked.
What were the Terracotta Warriors built to do?
Protect emperor Shi Huangdi in the afterlife.
What were some of the most commonly traded goods?
Silk, Bronze, and Pottery.
Who was husband supposed to relate to?
Wife
What is the Huang He river also called?
The Yellow River.
What two things did early China invent that help us write?
Paper and Ink
How many warriors were in the main pit?
6,000
What did roads and canals do to improve China's economy?
They allowed for faster movement of goods for trade, and armies for war.
Who was the ruler supposed to relate to?
Subject
What is the Chang Jiang river also called?
The Yangtze River.
Which emperor built the first version of the Great Wall?
Shi Huangdi
How many laborers were used to construct the army?
720,000
What was the main idea of daoism?
More limited government and harmony with nature.
What was filial piety?
Deep respect for one's parents.