Geography
Name one of the two rivers that Chinese culture originated from
Yellow Yangtze
Which Dynasty was the first to use the term "Mandate of Heaven?
Zhou
What major philosophies arose out of the period of The Warring States?
Confusionism
Toaism
Legalism
If you were a part of the bureaucracy you were considered to be an employee of what?
The state
What did Chinese mythology mostly focus on?
Everyday Issues
What major barrier is to the west of China?
Himalayan Mountains
What was considered the FIRST great empire in Chinese history?
Han Dynasty
What does "Doa" represent?
The Natural Order of the Universe
What allowed the Qin Dynasty to do so much in just 14 years of rule?
Harsh Legalism
What is Cai Lun credited with creating?
Writing Paper
What major barrier is north of China?
Gobi Desert
What was the Sui Dynasty's greatest achievement?
Building of the Grand Canal
What did Confucius believe was more important than a form of government?
Proper harmony of human relationships
Bureaucrats during the Qin Dynasty were appointed based on, what?
Loyalty and merit
Name 2 things that the Chinese are credited with inventing
Seismograph, Paper, Umbrella, Movable Type, Gunpowder, Compass, Tea, Silk, Porcelain, Toothbrush
What was the Sui Dynasty's greatest achievement?
Grand Canal
What Dynasty was considered the high point of Chinese civilization?
Tang Dynasty
Why is Taoism considered to be "anti-Confucius"?
Toaism taught that people should focus more on relationships with nature rather than relationships with people
To be considered for bureaucracy in the Han Dynasty, you had to master what?
Confucian Ideas
What did popular Chinese poet Li Bai write about?
everything from politics to natural landscapes
Explain how China's geographical location led to the development of their culture.
China’s geographical location isolated them from the rest of the world. They had the Himalayan Mountains and the Takla Makan Desert to the west and the Gobi Desert to the north, the south and east were surrounded by the ocean. This allowed their culture to develop independently from the rest of the world.
What did you need to become the Emperor of China. Many people have claimed to have this in China's history.
Mandate of Heaven
What did Legalists believe would eliminate chaos in politics?
A Powerful Merciless State
Where did people that desired to be part of the beurocracy learn about Confucian Ideas? (books)
Confucian Classics
When famous Chinese explorer Chang Ch’ien headed west, what was he looking for?
Powerful wealthy lands