Geography
The other name for the "Huang He" River
Yellow River
The emperor of the strict and cruel Qin Dynasty
What is Qin Shi Huang Di.
The Han Dynasty is referred to as _________ because of its success.
Golden Age
What is an oracle bone?
an elevated area of land that is flat on top
Plateau
Besides the Yellow River, what is the other major river in China?
Chang Jiang or Yangtze River
The names of the philosopher who taught people about the importance of relationships with family; especially elders.
Confucius (Confucianism).
The way of thinking that is all about peace and being one with nature (also yin yang)
Daoism
What is a dynasty
What is a series of rulers from the same family.
Yellow River floods
The founder of Daoism.
Laozi
The dynasty that ruled the longest amount of time.
What is Zhou.
What was feudalism?
The emperor promises land to nobles and warriors in exchange for their service & loyalty
What was the name of the yellow soil that made the area around the rivers fertile
Loess
Shi Huangdi started the construction of what in ancient China?
The Great Wall
The list of the 4 time periods and dynasties in order
What is Shang, Zhou, Qin, Han.
What was China's main export?
Silk
What were the beliefs of legalism?
In legalism, it is thought that all people are naturally bad and need strict rules/harsh punishments.
2 natural barriers that isolated Ancient China (mountains/deserts)
What is Himalayas, Gobi Desert, and the Pacific ocean.
Why do we consider Shi Huangdi to be both good and bad as an emperor?
because of his cruelty (book burning, executions) and his accomplishments
The time period when no dynasty could take control of ancient China and many families were fighting for control
Warring States Period
Why was the silk road important to ancient China
Trading for the things that they might not have otherwise OR to make a profit/money
What was the Mandate of Heaven?
The idea that the gods tell the emperor he has the right to rule China