Shang Dynasty
What did archaeologists find under the king's palace?
human bones
honest and fair
Daoism was based on the idea of the Dao. What does this mean?
Legalism believes that people are naturally________.
selfish
China's first emperor, Prince Zheng, was sometimes called the _____________.
Tiger of Qin.
Why did the Shang have human sacrifices?
They believed they would serve the king in the afterlife
What was the goal of Confucianism?
To have a just and peaceful society
Daoism taught people gained happiness by living in harmony with what?
nature
rewards and harsh punishments
Prince Zheng, the first emperor of China, was influence by what philosophy?
legalism
Why was the king's army so powerful?
(hint: what were weapons made of)
bronze weapons
How many relationships are there?
five
Nature is full of opposites. True harmony comes from balancing the opposite force of nature. What are these opposing forces called?
yin and yang
Hanfeizi taught that rulers should have absolute power backed by who?
the military
How did Emperor of Qin unify China?
he began to standardize culture
How did kings seek their ancestor's advice?
The relationships include: ruler-subject, father-son,old sibling-younger sibling, friend-friend. What is missing?
husband-wife
Some examples of yin and yang include: life and death, light and dark. What is the opposite of pleasure?
pain
true or false
Hanfeizi wrote: Rulers should trust no one except their families.
false
not even their own families
Why did the emperor have the Great Wall of China built?
to protect China's northern border
ancestor worship
Confucianism inspired the Han Dynasty. Han wanted to make sure civil servants were hired based on their ability. What did they have to do to prove this?
take exams
According to Daoism, the best rulers are those who rule the_______?
least
What was the punishment for being disloyal to the government?
usually death
The Emperor was determined to end any opposition. To do this he executed 460 Confucian scholars and____________ so no one could learn about this philosophy.
burned books