Life as a Farmer/ Food
Social Structures
Life in the City/Sea Voyages
Family Life/Life of Women
Philosophy
100
Why were farmers respected in Ancient China?
They were admired for providing the food for the rest of society?
100
Who is in the highest class in the Chinese social hierarchy?
Kings and nobles were in the highest social class.
100
What happened at night in the city?
The gates were locked and no one was allowed to go in or out.
100
Who was the ruler of the house and family life in Ancient China?
The father was the ruler of both the house and family life.
100
What are the three main philosophies of Ancient China?
Taoism, Confucianism, and Buddhism?
200
Where did farmers live?
They lived in small villages of about 100 people.
200
How many social classes were there in Ancient China?
There were three main classes in the Chinese hierarchy.
200
Name four jobs that people in the cities did for a living.
Craftsmen, Merchants, Government Officials, and Scholars.
200
How many generations would live together in Ancient China?
Three generations normally lived together in one house (grandparents, parents, and children).
200
Where did Buddhism begin?
It started in India before spreading to China.
300
How long did farmers have to work for the government each year?
Farmers worked for the government one month every year.
300
What were the responsibilities of the Lords?
They Lords had to pay taxes and provide warriors to the king.
300
What was one thing that Zheng He did on all of his voyages?
He talked about how great China was to everyone he met.
300
Who was allowed to go to school?
Only wealthy boys were given an education.
300
What did the Ancient Chinese call the three ways?
The three philosophies of Taoism, Confucianism, and Buddhism.
400
What type of food became the main staple crop for the country?
Rice became the main food source for the Chinese.
400
Who was in the lowest class in Chinese society?
Peasant farmers were the lowest class in society.
400
Which dynasty was prosperous in sailing?
The Ming Dynasty.
400
Who was responsible for arranging marriages?
The parents were in charge of who their children married. The children had no say.
400
What did Confucius' teachings focus on?
Treating others with respect, politeness, and doing what is right.
500
What was the main crop grown in the North?
The Chinese grew millet in the cool north.
500
What responsibilities did peasants have?
Peasants had to farm their Lord's land and work for the nobles and king.
500
Who was the most influential Chinese sailor during this time?
Zheng He.
500
Why were the feet of Chinese women so small (3-4inches)?
The family would bind their feet because it was considered beautiful.
500
When was Taoism founded and who was its founder?
Lao-Tza founded Taoism during the Zhou Dynasty.
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