Vocabulary
Define Golden Age
Submitted by multiple students from 601
When a civilization or country experiences a time of prosperity, high achievement and peace.
How did Shi Huangdi gain control of China?
by winning a war
What is the name of the most famous emperor of the Han Dynasty?
Submitted by 601
Emperor Wudi
Name all 4 inventions from the Han Dynasty
Submitted by 603
Gun Powder, a Compass, Paper, Acupuncture
Describe 2 expectations of women in the Han Dynasty
Submitted by 603
Depends on student answer
Who were merchants?
Submitted by 602
People who traveled to different countries or cities and traded items.
Why did Shi Huangdi exile his mother?
Because he thought she was plotting against him
The philosophy based on proper behavior that was taken out of government by Qin Shi Huangdi but brought back by the Han dynasty.
Confucianism
Why did the Chinese invent acupuncture?
Submitted by 601
It was invented to relieve pain.
What is ONE way that women at a young age were taught how to work-hard?
When girls were babies, they were given a needle to "play with" to learn what weaving was like.
Explain a major difference between Legalism and Confucianism
Combination of answers from 601
Harsh rules and cruel punishments verses respecting elders and having a social hierarchy
DEFINE LEGALISM
A government structure where there are strict laws and harsh consequences.
What is one major difference between the Qin dynasty and the Han dynasty?
Submitted by Ms. Rodriguez
The Han dynasty lasted much longer
Han Dynasty implemented Confucius ideas and
Qin used legalism
Why was paper originally invented by the Han Dynasty?
Silk was too expensive to use and bamboo was getting too heavy
According to Ban Zhao's book, what were 3 behavioral expectations of women in the Han Dynasty?
Submitted by 603
Be respectful
Obey men
Be polite
Not question men
Respect all men even those who weren't family
Not laugh in front of their husbands
Be the first to wake up and the last to go to sleep
Not complain
Define Cultural Diffusion
The spreading or interacting of different cultures such as food, religion, clothing and language.
What are THREE ways that Shi Huangdi UNIFIED CHINA?
answers may vary
Explain 2 ways that Confucius ideas influenced the Han government.
answers may vary
Why was the compass originally invented?
It was meant to ward off evil spirits but then used to navigate on boats.
Why did Ban Zhao write the book "Seven Feminine Virtues"?
She wanted to teach women who were going to get married how to follow Confucius ideas and expectations for women.
Explain 2 ways that the Han Dynasty experienced a Golden Age
Submitted by Ms. Rodriguez
Lasted for 400 years, 4 inventions that we still use today, financially successful from the Silk Road
TO MAKE EVERYTHING THE SAME, OR TO MAKE ONE STANDARD/EXPECTATION FOR EVERYTHING.
How were government officials chosen during the Han dynasty?
Submitted by Ms. Rodriguez
They were wealthy and had to pass an exam about Confucius ideas.
(either answer is acceptable)
What were Chinese scientists originally trying to create and instead made gun powder?
Submitted by 601
They were trying to make a potion that would allow them to live forever.
Based on the movie Mulan, what are two expectations of women?
Get married, be respectful, humble, have children