Shang Dynasty
What special bones did the Shang kings use to predict the future?
Animal bones/Oracle bones
Why did the Zhou claim a divine right to rule?
Mandate of heaven
What was the purpose of the Great wall?
To protect the northern China border
What did the Han Dynasty excel in?
Military
What era Silk Road part of?
Golden age
What important historical record was found on these bones?
The earliest form of Chinese writing.
What philosophies did Zhou make?
Legalism, Confucianism, Taoism/Daoism
Did Qin want to unify China?
Yeah lowkey
Did Han improve agriculture?
Yuh
What is legalism?
Harsh punishments and laws.
What valuable green stone did the Shang carve into jewelry and artwork?
Jade.
Why did kings give land to lords?
For military support
How many people did it take to build the Great Wall?
300,000
What was an important art for the Han dynasty?
Calligraphy
What does Taoism focus on?
Nature
Who was the first king and founder of the Shang dynasty.
Cheng Tang
Why did stability fail when kings gave lords land?
The lords became more powerful
How long did the emperor of Qin rule?
What did the Chinese write on before paper?
Silk
What does Confucianism focus on?
Society
What primary material did the Shang soldiers use?
Bronze.
Who taught confucianism?
Kongfuzi
Did people like how strict Qin was since it was to unify?
Nuh-uh
Why would the Han dynasty think you were sick?
Your Ying and Yang are out of balence
What does Buddhism focus on?
Spiritual focus