Shang Dynasty
The Shang Dynasty was overthrown by this dynasty
the Zhou Dynasty
The Zhou believed that they had a god-given right to rule. This belief is called...
The Mandate of Heaven
The Qin Dynasty was led by Qin Shi Huangdi, otherwise known as the _____________ of China
The Unifier of China, the man who united China.
Between Confucianism, Legalism, and Daoism, which one was the least interested in the Patriarchy?
Daoism
Most religions in China revolve around worshipping who?
Ancestors (Ancestorial Worship)
China's most famous philosopher, ______________, was born during the Zhou period
Confucius
Standardization was a large part of the Qin Empire. What did they standardize?
Writing/Language, Economy, Laws
In many ways, Daoism could be compared to this religion
Buddhism
The Shang regularly would have male rulers instead of female rulers. This represented their belief in the _____________.
Patriarchy
What are the three steps of the dynastic cycle?
New Dynasty - Old Dynasty - Problems
Qin is responsible for some of the most impressive internal improvements of any empire including...
The Great Wall of China, 4,000 miles of Highway, and the Terracotta Army
In Legalism, there is a strict system of _____________ and ______________
Punishments and Rewards
In order to communicate concerns in their society, the Shang would contact their ancestors through the use of this tool.
Oracle Bones
What sort of problems could exists in a dynasty that would lead some to believe that they lost the Mandate of Heaven?
Natural Disasters, Peasant Uprisings, Invasions, Bandit Raids
In order to further unify China, Qin requested the burning and burying of what?
Burning of books and burying Confucians alive
Confucius
The four main concerns of the Shang Dynasty include
1. Agriculture & Hunting
2. Human and Animal Sacrifices
3. Military Campaigns
4. Health and Illness
The Book of Songs was a collection of poems from commoners that discussed what topics?
Young love, Divorce, Military experiences, Landlords, money
The Terracotta Army was intended as a replacement of what practice?
Human Sacrifices
Chinese term used to refer to a wise, benevolent man in Confucianism
Junzi