Dynasties
What civilization was China’s first Dynasty?
Shang Dynasty
Where did the first farming settlements in China develop?
Along rivers
Yellow-brown soil
Loess
What type of students did Confucius like to teach?
Eager Students
Who was the first emperor of China?
Shi Huangdi
Which Dynasty created the Silk Road?
Han Dynasty
What is the climate like in The North China Plain?
Very dry
A protective wall that controls or holds back water.
Dike
Who did Confucius think that people should respect?
Those above and below them
Who did Shi Huang outlaw the ideas of?
Confucius
Which Dynasty created the Great Wall of China?
Qin Dynasty
What effect did geographic barriers, like mountains and seas, have on China?
The landforms separated China from other lands.
The group of people whose job it is to carry out the work of the government.
Civil Service
Who typically got civil service jobs BEFORE Confucius?
Sons of powerful people
What was Wudi’s main interest?
Expanding the Chinese Empire
During what Dynasty were the ideas of Confucius outlawed?
Qin Dynasty
What is the second longest river in China called?
Yellow River or Huang River
A system of values and beliefs
Philosophy
What was Confucius’ main goal?
To bring order to society through loyalty and respect.
What was the most important accomplishment during the Han Empire?
Paper
How long did the Han Dynasty last?
400 years
Why was the Yellow River called “China’s Sorrow?”
It would flood and drown many people.
A local leader of an armed group
Warlord
Why did the influence of Confucianism grow during the Han Dynasty?
Rulers wanted to bring back respect for tradition
What was the most important element in Chinese life?
Family