Vocabulary 1
What is a dynasty?
A dynasty is leadership passed down from the same family generation by generation.
What is bamboo?
A strong fast growing plant used for building and various crafts.
What were the names of the two rivers?
Huang He (Yellow River), Chang Jiang (Yangtze River)
When was Confucius born?
551 BCE
Legalism
What is civil service?
It is a group of people chosen for a government position based on their ability and knowledge.
What is architecture?
It is the design and construction of buildings.
What were oracle bones used for?
Oracle bones were used to answer questions like “Will I win the battle?”
When did Qin Shi Huangdi become the first emperor?
221 BCE
What does "Han Wudi" mean?
"Martial Emperor of Han"
What is ritual?
A ceremonial act performed in accordance with religious or cultural traditions.
What is Taoism?
It is a religious tradition focusing on living in harmony with the Tao.
Which city was China's first capital?
Anyang
When was the Chinese Civil Service established?
207 BC
Where did the canal connect Chang Jiang to?
What is Confucianism?
It is a system of thoughts based on the teachings of confucius emphasizing family loyalty and social harmony
What is the mandate of heaven?
It is the belief that the ruler’s authority comes from a divine source.
Who governed the kingdom’s territories?
Warlords
When did they start construction on the Forbidden City?
1405 CE
Name 3 inventions that were invented in the Han dynasty?
Water wheels, Iron drills, Steel, Paper, Medicine
What is the terracotta army?
It is a collection of 1000 clay soldiers buried with the first emperor.
What is feudalism?
It is a social structure where land is owned by lords and worked by peasants in exchange for protection.
What did Artisans make?
Vases and dishes from fine white clay.
When was the umbrella invented?
210 BCE
What did the Chinese litreture emphasize?
The recording of history