Philosophies of Ancient China
This philosophical concept, used to justify the Zhou overthrow of the Shang dynasty, states that rulers have the right to rule as long as they govern justly.
What is the Mandate of Heaven?
This dynasty is considered more mythological than historical, with little evidence of its existence.
What is the Xia Dynasty?
Why was the Tang Dynasty is considered a Golden Age for China
The expansion of the Silk Road and appreciation for foreign ideas
Which dynasty was the first to introduce paper money as a form of currency?
Song Dynasty
This policy, introduced during the Han Dynasty, was designed to evaluate government officials based on their skills rather than their social class.
What is the Civil Service Exam?
This philosophy became the basis for the Civil Service Exam during the Han Dynasty, emphasizing education and moral leadership.
What is Confucianism?
This dynasty, known for its military success, is famous for building the Terracotta Army.
What is the Qin Dynasty?
How did the loss of territory in the Song Dynasty affect China’s access to the Silk Road?
It limited access to the Silk Road and spurred maritime development
Which two important inventions developed during the Tang and Song Dynasties had a lasting impact on China and the world?
Magnetic Compass and Gunpowder
During the Song Dynasty, women's rights and societal roles were affected by this practice, which restricted women's movement and autonomy.
What is foot binding?
This philosophical idea, which encourages action without force, is central to Daoism.
What is Wu Wei?
This dynasty is considered a Golden Age for China because of its achievements in trade, culture, and government, including the establishment of the Silk Road.
What is the Han Dynasty?
Why was the Han Dynasty is considered a Golden Age?
Establishment of Silk Rd and Confucianism
: The Silk Road allowed for this important commodity, produced in China, to be traded and highly valued across the world.
What is silk?
The Han Dynasty established this system of governance, which prioritized morality, education, and ethical behavior in its leaders.
What is Confucianism?
This school of thought emphasizes strict laws and harsh punishments to maintain order in society.
What is Legalism?
This dynasty is known for the construction of the Grand Canal, which helped connect northern and southern China.
What is the Sui Dynasty?
What was the primary reason Qin Shi Huang’s administrative reforms were so significant in Chinese history?
They centralized power through standardized writing, currency, and legal codes
The invention of this navigational tool during the Tang and Song Dynasties helped with maritime exploration and trade.
What is the magnetic compass?
The Qin Dynasty’s system of centralized government was reinforced by strict legal codes and this practice, where workers were forced to build massive infrastructure.
What is forced labor?
This philosophical belief stresses the balance of opposites and the harmony between humanity and nature.
What is Daoism?
The Tang Dynasty is considered a Golden Age because it expanded this trade route, leading to cultural exchange and economic prosperity.
What is the Silk Road?
This important Chinese invention, first developed during the Tang and Song Dynasties, allowed for mass production of books and helped spread knowledge.
What is printing?
This woman was the only officially recognized female emperor in Chinese history and ruled during the Tang Dynasty.
Who is Empress Wu Zetian?
The downfall of the Han Dynasty was primarily caused by this issue, leading to peasant uprisings and corruption.
What is political instability and corruption?