Ancient China 1
What was the first dynasty that is considered mythical by some?
The Xia Dynasty
What is considered the first official dynast of China?
Shang
What was the first empire in China?
Qin Dynasty
Which Chinese philosophy supported Han Fei Zi and encouraged strict laws and severe punishments to keep order?
LEGALISM
Who was the most famous teacher of the Daoism?
Laozi
This invention was created during the Han dynasty and allowed them to record to determine the direction an earthquake came from
Seismograph
A Chinese philosopher who was one of the most influential teachers in Chinese history, and still today, who believes people are good but should follow "Golden Rule".
Confucius
What was China's primary export? (think trade)
Silk
In what region did the Shang dynasty develop?
What 2 rivers provided fresh water for China?
Chang Jiang & Huang He
(a.k.a. Yellow & Yangtze)
Explain the philosophy of yin and yang of Daoism.
It is about balance: dark/light, evil/good
During the Shang period they used animal bones to ask questions of the ancestors. What did they call these bones?
Oracle Bones
The landform that separates China to the north
What is Gobi Desert?
Mandate of Heaven
What was the practice of inserting needles into to the skin to cure disease or relieve pain called?
Acupuncture
We know that Xia was the "first dynasty," but why not just the first, with no quotes?
We only have evidence through oral history and scattered artifacts, no written record.
What was the primary purpose of the Great Wall?
To keep out nomadic invaders from the North protection
The period of time that lasted for 200 years that made people look for ways to restore order and peace in China
Warring States Period
How is Buddhism in China an example of cultural diffusion?
It demonstrated that cultural ideas were shared along trade routes between India and china
In the Han Dynasty, why were sons considered more important than daughters?
Sons carried on the line and cared for elderly parents, while daughters went off to their husband's family.
This culture had beautiful jewelry and other objects made from
Jade
Who started the Xia Dynasty?
Yu the Great
What were the main reasons for the fall of the Qin dynasty?
Infighting following Shi Huangdi’s death & his strict policies
What political belief gives all the power to a single leader where FORCE and PUNISHMENTS are encouraged for all consequences?
Legalism
During the Han dynasty, who belonged to the first and second social groups?
1st - emperor, his court, and government scholars 2nd - peasants