Social Structure
What other responsibilities did mothers have
Managing household affairs and family finances
Which philosophy was founded by Confucius?
Confucianism
What was the name of the first dynasty of early China?
The Shang Dynasty
What did Qin Shi Huangdi have made to “protect” him after he died?
An army of clay soldiers
Which of the rivers of early China was nicknamed China's Sorrow?
The Huang He (Yellow River)
What other job(s) did farmers do other than farming?
Serving in war, paying taxes, and working on government projects.
What did Shang leaders use to try and get guidance from their ancestors?
Oracle Bones
What is the 200 year time called when the aristocrats were fighting against each other to be the next great dynasty?
The Period of the Warring States
What is one of the things that Qin did to unify the country?
He added a currency and he added a language
What is the longest river in Asia?
the Chang Jiang (Yangtze River)
What did the mother's do at home?
They raised kids at home
What was the main goal of all 3 Chinese philosophies?
To have a well-run and peaceful society
What metal did Shang artisans use to craft many different items?
Bronze
What did Qin have built to protect the northern part of China?
The Great Wall of China
What is the name of the desert north of China that provided protection?
What type of people were the wealthy people at the top of early Chinese society?
Aristocrats
Which Chinese philosophy believed that the needs of the family/community were more important than the individual?
Confucianism
What is the name of the Chinese dynasty that lasted 800 years and was the longest dynasty in Chinese history?
The Zhou Dynasty
What religion did many Chinese people turn to because of the chaos and fear that resulted from the fall of the Han dynasty?
Buddhism
What was the trade route called that connected China to the west?
The Silk Road
What responsibility did the Fathers have
farming, fighting in wars, and running the government
Which Chinese philosophy believed that people are naturally bad and need strict laws to make them do the right thing?
Legalism
What was it called when the Zhou kings thought that their right to rule came from the gods?
The Mandate of Heaven
What did Han Wudi create to make sure that people were qualified for the government jobs?
Civil Service Exams
Which mountains protected China from the south and west
The Himalayas, Kunlun Shan, and Tian Shan