Government
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Which group was at the bottom of the social structure?
How many Gods did the Shang believe in?
What is MULTIPLE GODS?
What were the Shangs known for developing? A system of?
They developed a SYSTEM OF WRITING.
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Who was the Indian prince born around 563 BCE and he is believed to have become the Buddha or enlightened one?
Who is SIDDHARTA?
Which key term means a community with agreed-upon customs and organization?
Who made up the governing officials and also were the primary landowners?
The nobles (textbook) and the warriors class. (handout last class)
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Who was Shangi? What did he do?
He was the supreme deity. He ruled over all gods, and over the spirits of the deceased. (Handout)
The High God, sent good harvests and victory in battle. He also controlled thunder and rain. (Textbook Pg. 13)
Other than writing, what else did they also make during the Shang Dynasty?
They also made fine pottery, dish shapes, urns, bells, axe heads, and jewelry.
Which governing system is not a religion, it offers guidelines in what is moral and ethical behaviour?
What is CONFUCIANISM? (pg. 17-18 textbook)
What is the word that describes something like a straw or reeds?
What is THATCH?
What would the kings tell their nobles to do?
The kings would call on their nobles to pull together an army.
What are the two major beliefs about the natural world that continue to influence Chinese civilization today?
What is YIN AND YANG, and FENG SHUI?
According to the textbook, what skill did the Shang MASTER?
They mastered the skill of metalworking. Archaeologists have found Shange bronze artifacts.
According to Confucius, people could build a harmonious society by striving for five virtues. Name 2 out of the 5 virtues.
1. Honest
2. Upright
3. Conscientious
4. Charitable
5. Loving in all their relationships (pg. 17 textbook)
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What does Feng and Shui mean?
Feng means WIND and Shui means WATER.
Who makes up the middle class?
The Merchants and artisans.
Who would the gods only listen to during the Shang Dynasty?
The Shang Kings had a crucial role in communicating with the gods. They also acted as the high priest.
According to the textbook, Bronze was a valuable substance, when was it only used during the Shang dynasty?
Bronze was only used to make objects used by royalty in religious ceremonies or to make weapons.
According to our class reading on Han Feizi, what could happen when a person was found guilty of treason? (Betrayal of one's country or ruler)
All his or her male relatives over the age of 16 might be executed. (pg. 19 textbook)
What is the idea that a ruler has the gods' support as long as he rules correctly?
What is MANDATE OF HEAVEN?
Who was Emperor Yu? What did he do?
He was a a government official who worked tirelessly to prevent flooding the Huang He valley. He did not take a break to see his family for 13 years, before becoming an emperor.
What do the black and white halves curled around each other mean in the yin-yang symbol?
They show that the two forces depend on each other.
The Shang were the first Chinese to perfect silk making. In the second step of the process, how many days after hatching do they have to wait until the silkworm spins a cocoon?
About 40 days.
Name 3 of the Five Important Relationships that Confucius taught. Keeping in mind, that those who were superior in status had an obligation to treat their inferiors with love and kindness.
Father and son
Ruler and object
Older brother and younger brother
Husband and Wife
Friend and Friend (pg. 18 textbook)
What is the belief that natural things, such as trees, rocks, rivers, stars, and specific locations have a spiritual existence as well as a physical one?
What is ANIMISM?