Unification of China (Qin Dynasty)
The first emperor who unified China in 221 BCE.
Who was Qin Shi Huang?
The idea that kings ruled with approval from heaven.
What was the Mandate of Heaven?
Three major belief systems in ancient China.
What were Confucianism, Daoism, and Legalism?
The teacher and philosopher who created Confucianism.
Who was Confucius?
The dynasty that came after Qin.
What was the Han Dynasty?
The dynasty that first united China into one empire.
What was the Qin Dynasty?
The Zhou used this belief to justify overthrowing the Shang.
What was the Mandate of Heaven?
This belief system focused on harmony with nature.
What was Daoism?
Confucius believed society worked best when people followed this.
What was proper behavior or social roles?
Trade expanded along this route.
What was the Silk Road?
This philosophy supported strict laws and harsh punishments.
What was Legalism?
This political system gave land to nobles in exchange for loyalty.
What was feudalism?
This belief system emphasized strict laws and punishments.
What was Legalism?
A key Confucian value meaning respect for parents and elders.
What was filial piety?
Officials were chosen through this system.
What were civil service exams?
Two major achievements of Qin Shi Huang.
What were building parts of the Great Wall and standardizing writing, money, or measurements?
A major problem during the later Zhou period.
What was weak central government or constant warfare?
This belief system focused on respect, order, and relationships.
What was Confucianism?
One quality Confucius believed leaders should have.
What was kindness, honesty, or responsibility?
One result of Han expansion.
What was increased trade or larger territory?
One reason the Qin Dynasty collapsed so quickly.
What was harsh rule, heavy taxes, forced labor, or rebellions?
How the Mandate of Heaven explained natural disasters or rebellions.
What was they showed the ruler had lost Heaven’s favor?
Why these belief systems were important to Chinese society.
What was they guided government, behavior, and daily life?
One way Confucianism influences life today.
What is respect for elders or education?
Why the Han Dynasty is remembered as successful.
What was strong government and economic growth?