Geography/Shang Dynasty
What is loess?
It is a fine dust-like material that can form soil.
What was the Warring State period?
It was a time in the Zhou Dynasty where there was fighting over control of China
Confucius believed that the best way to rule people is to set what?
A good example.
Why did they build the Great Wall?
To protect from attack to the North of China
What was the Silk Road?
It is a trade network that connects China to Central Asia
The Huang River is also known as the what?
The Yellow River.
What were warlords?
They are military rulers of a small state.
Why did Chinese families take care of their ancestors?
They believed if you honored your ancestors they will guide and protect you. If you didn't they thought the ancestors would cause trouble.
What does standardized mean?
To make things similar or to make everything the same.
In Han China what type of jobs were respected and why?
Farmers, Artisans, Scholars for their knowledge or because they created things or provide food
What were oracle bones?
They were animal bones that had writing on them and were used to tell the future.
In Zhou dynasty why did they believe older family members should have more power than younger ones?
They thought that they were more knowledgeable and should be respected.
What is filial piety?
It is the belief that children should be devoted to their parents.
Give me an example of censorship the Qin emperor carried out?
1. Debate about the government was banned
2. Couldn't praise past rulers or criticize the current one
3. Burned book that did not support their policies
What is a monopoly?
It is a company that controls the production of a good or service.
Why was Chinese writing so difficult to learn during the Shang Dynasty?
It was difficult because there were thousands of characters that they had to learn.
What was the Mandate of Heaven?
It was a right to rule from the gods.
Daoism believed you should follow what type of existence?
A simple and natural existence
Why did Shi Huangdi believe in punishing small crimes so severely?
If you punish the small crimes harshly they won't commit larger crimes.
How did Emperor Wudi organize and strengthen the government?
He created an exam to find qualified members to the civil service.
Why was China isolated from the rest of Asia?
They were surrounded by deserts and mountains which were difficult to get across or over.
What metal was created during the Zhou dynasty?
Iron
What were the 5 Confucian relationships?
1. Ruler and subject 2. Father and son 3. husband and wife 4. older and younger brothers 5. two friends
What was the name of the soldier who rebelled and eventually led to the fall of the Qin Dynasty?
Chen Sheng
Why were merchants mistreated during the Han dynasty?
The people did not have an important job because they do not provide or create anything.