Chinese Philosophies
He believed if people restored beliefs with their ancestors, it would bring peace and harmony to China.
Confucius
It is the belief that objects in nature have spirits or souls.
Animism
This form of martial arts developed in Korea.
Taekwondo
What were the 4 social classes in China, Korea, and Japan?
1. Emperors/landholding aristocrats
2. Artisans
3. Merchants
4. Farmers
What was the Silk Road?
A network of trade routes
The study of the basic ideas about society, education, and right and wrong.
Philosophy
This is the spread of cultural beliefs or practices from one society to another.
Cultural diffusion
In what country is displaying a tattoo considered to be "disrespectful?"
Japan
What is a pictograph?
A symbol in a writing system that is based on pictures
Under the Qin Emperor, what happened to people who disagreed with him?
they were punished or killed
This philosophy focuses on the individual. Parents should love their children; children love their parents; husbands support their wives; wives obey their husbands.
Confucianism
Which Chinese dynasty was the first?
Shang
In which country did kites first appear?
China
Who did the Shang kings believe they received their power to rule and their wisdom from?
Two answers
Power to rule from the gods
Wisdom from their ancestors
Who did the Yamato claim they were descended from?
A sun goddess
This philosophy was the most harsh. It didn't always benefit the people. Its ideas led to cruel punishments for even the smallest crimes.
Legalism
How is the Chinese written language different from other ancient written languages?
Chinese characters represent words instead of sounds
What are Chinese dragons believed to drive away?
Evil spirits
In the Shang kingdom, who did the kings send out to defend its borders?
Warlords
What caused Buddhism to become a popular religion in China?
the long period of civil war after the collapse of the Han dynasty
This philosophy believes that people should free themselves from worldly desires and live simply.
Daoism
During the Han dynasty, how far did the Silk Road stretch?
from China to the Roman Empire
What did the Yamato rulers adopt from China?
A. language
B. social structure
C. animism
D. government structure
Government structure
What is the name of the river that stretches for more than 3,395 miles in China? It means "yellow river."
Huang He
How did the mountains around China, Korea, and Japan affect the development of civilization in Asia?
3 possible answers
1. It isolated them from other civilizations
2. It limited available farmland
3. It provided a sense of independence