Social Structure
The most educated group in Chinese society. Often became government employees or teachers
Scholars
Farmers
The leader of an empire. They have absolute power over their subjects and rule any land that their armies conquer
Emperor
Name one of the main rivers in China
Yangtze River
Yellow River
When a new dynasty restores peace, they claim that the ___________ gives them the right to rule.
Mandate of Heaven
The ruler of China. Had absolute power.
The emperor
Earned an income through taxing their subjects
The emperor
A period of time when a particular family rules over a kingdom or empire
Dynasty
Name the mountain range located in southern China
the Himilayas
During the early stages of the new dynasty, people are generally happy because...
The lives of ordinary people are improved
Skilled craftsmen. They created products including paintings, pottery or silk
Artisans
Earned an income by creating and selling the products they made
Artisans
A series of trade routes that connected Ancient China with India and the Mediterranean world
Silk Road
Name 2 countries that border China
Russia, Mongolia, Kazakhstan, North Korea, Vietnam, Laos, Burma (Myanmar), India, Nepal, Pakistan, Afghanistan
After ruling for a long time, dynasties become unpopular because they...
become corrupt, increase taxes, ignore the needs of the people
From wealthy and important families. Often acted as advisors to the emperor
Nobles
Earned an income through paid government jobs or tutoring children from wealthy families
Scholars
The title given to the reigning emperor to indicate that the gods approved of his reign and that he had the support of Heaven
The son of heaven
What is the most notable man-made physical feature in China?
The Great Wall of China
The people become increasingly dissatisfied. _________ were seen as a sign that the Mandate of Heaven had been removed
Natural disasters
Merchants
Earned an income by taxing the people who worked on their land
Nobles
The belief that the position of ruler or emperor had to be approved by the gods and that this approval could be withdrawn if a ruler did not rule responsibly
Mandate of Heaven
Why did people choose to settle near the major rivers?
good for trade- use water to transport goods
good for agriculture- water used to grow crops and creates more fertile soil
The people started rebellions which lead to...
The defeat of the emperor, and the beginning of a new dynasty