political structure
define their absolute monarchy
emperor held supreme power, with the concept of the mandate of heaven justifying their rule
what were the four occupations
scholars, farmers, artisans, and merchants
farming was the backbone of the economy with the advancements in irrigation and crop cultivation
what is confucianism
the dominant philosophy emphasized social harmony , education and respect for authority
What were their inventions
the compass, gunpowder , printing press
define bureaucracy
complex system of officials, often selected through a civil service examination managed the empire
what was the nobility and gentry and how was it like
ruling class and educated elite held significant power and influence
what would they trade
silk, porcelain, and their goods in china and other parts of the world.
how is buddhism like
played a significant role in religious and cultural life, with numerous temples and monasteries
what where their engineering creations
the great wall, canals ,and irrigation system
define dynastic cycles
the rise and fall of dynasties, often attributed to corruption, natural disasters or rebellions, was a recurring theme
how was the family structure and filial piety like
strong emphasis on family, ancestor worship and respect of elders
how was craftsmanship and what'd they do
created a wide range of goods, from textiles to ceramics and metal work
what where their forms of art and literature
painting, poetry , calligraphy and other art forms flourished reflecting the cultural values
define and explain the medicine and what was given to cure sicknesses
emphasized on herbal remedies and acupuncture
what was the emperor said to be
"son of heaven"
what were the craftsman skills
potters, weavers, and other artisans
what were the key crops in the south and north
rice in the south and wheat in the north
define daoism
philosophy focused on living in harmony with the Tao and finding a balance in life
What were their 4 great inventions
economic , political ,and cultural development
what was the centralized government like
strong central government with a emperor as its head was in charge of governing the vast empire
How was Confucianism like in their time
emphasized social hierarchy and harmony, respect for authority and importance of one roles in society
what were some farming techniques
terrace farming on hills and development of effective irrigation systems
competitive exam was used to select officials, ensuring that talented individuals could rise through the ranks.
what were some notable advancements
use of paper money and seismograph used to detect earth quakes