Chinas Geography
How did The Pearl River get its name?
Erosion caused a large boulder to become smooth like a pearl
What material was primarily used in the Zhou Dynasty for weapons and tools?
Iron
True or False: The Shang Dynasty was heavily inspired by Legalism
False
What is the name of the founder of Confucianism?
Confucius
How did Emperor Qin die?
He accidentally committed suicide by drinking mercury
Name the three rivers in China
Yellow, Yangtze, and Pearl
The time following the collapse of the Zhou Dynasty is known as the
Qin Dynasty
How do Legalists view humans' natural tendencies?
Humans are naturally bad & need to be controlled through strict laws and harsh punishments
This philosophy states that all people should respect their elders, and honor the relationships they are in. They also stress that it is the elder’s duty to teach the young how act honorably.
Confucianism
How did the last Shang King die?
He ran into a fire rather than be killed in a rebellion
What two deserts are in China?
Taklamakan and Gobi
During the Zhou dynasty, what idea was used to pick the next king?
Mandate of Heaven
Which dynasty was Confucius born in?
Zhou
The philosophy that encourages people to “take life as it comes.” It also stresses that when times are bad – smile – because eventually there will be good times.
Daoism
What is the name of Mr. Slozer's favorite soccer team
Chelsea FC
This area in China was nicknamed "The roof of the world"
Tibetan Plateau
List the four dynasties of Ancient China in chronological order.
Shang, Zhou, Qin, Han
What is the name of the founder of Legalism?
Han Fei
The philosophy that stresses strict rules with harsh punishment is known as
Legalism
What is the name of the 6th and 7th President of The United States?
John Quincy Adams, Andrew Jackson
What is the name of the mountain range that separates China from India (There's a big ol' mountain there)
Himalayan Mountains
Describes the Mandate of Heaven:
The belief that God handpicked the king of China
What is the name of the founder of Daoism?
Laozi
All three of China’s philosophy had one goal – what was it?
To create a peaceful society
What is Mr. Slozers favorite movie?
Star Wars Episode III Revenge of The Sith