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What does censorship mean?
Limiting people’s access to knowledge
What was Shang's period of prosperity?
Conquered Clans
What do Legalists believe?
They believe that people are naturally evil which is why they make bad decisions.
What region is the Tigris and Euphrates river in?
Mesopotamia
What is the first stage of the dynastic cycle?
Dynasty founded
What does corruption mean?
Dishonest behavior by those in power. Using their power to benefit themselves instead of their people.
What was Zhou's period of prosperity?
Jade Ornaments
Conquered Clans
What do confucianists believe?
Confucianists believe that people are naturally good.
What region is the Indus River in?
Indus River Valley
What is the second stage of the dynastic cycle?
Period of prosperity
What is mandate of heaven?
The gods give the Emperor in charge the right to rule.
What was Qin's period of prosperity?
Organized
What do Daoists believe?
Daoists believe that there must be harmony (Yin and Yang).
What region is the NIle river in?
Egypt
What is the third stage of the dynastic cycle?
Period of decline.
What was the decline for the Shang dynasty?
Corruption
Ignore the poor
How do Daoists rule?
They do not think government should interfere with societal problems unless absolutely necessary.
What region is the Yellow River in?
China
What is the fourth stage of the dynastic cycle?
Period of rebellion
What was Zhou's period of decline?
Fighting Warlords
Broke into East and West
How do Legalists rule?
The government (ruler) must control them. Leads to strict rules and harsh punishments.
What is the fifth stage of the dynastic cycle?
Dynasty founded