Culture
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Vocab
100
What dynasty did the Zhou culture closely resemble?
What is the Shang
100
True or false: During the Zhou the use of chopsticks and the system of writing were no longer present
What is FALSE
100
What were the two major philosophies that came about during the Zhou?
What are Confucianism and Daoism
100
What kind of government did the Zhou have that was unique to this dynasty?
What are feudal states
100
Define virtue
Behavior showing moral standards
200
List four cultural advancements (similar to the Shang)
What are jade ornaments and decorations, paintings showing portraits or historic scenes, the use of gold and silver, and intricate carvings
200
True or false: The Zhou created irrigation and water-control projects for the first time to a much larger scale
What is TRUE
200
Who founded Confucianism?
Who is Confucius
200
What was the main law that gave the emperor his power?
What is The Mandate of Heaven
200
Define feudalism
Division of land and power in favor of nobility in exchange for military service.
300
How was communication improved during the Zhou?
Roads and canals were improved which began larger-scale trade
300
Name at least four of the major technological advancements of the Zhou
What are the use of iron, the ox-drawn plow, the crossbow, metal coins and horseback riding
300
Who founded Daoism?
Who is Lao Tzi
300
What were the two major time periods of the Zhou divided into?
What are the Spring and Autumn period and the Warring States period
300
Define Filial Piety
The ultimate respect of a son for a father
400
True or false: The Zhou improved the Chinese system of writing from the Shang dynasty
What is TRUE
400
What was the difference between homes built during the Zhou from homes built previously?
The Zhou built two-story buildings and observation towers
400
What are the major teachings of Confucianism and what are the five relationships?
There is a moral code in which respect for elders is the most important thing a person can have. The relationships are between father and son, brothers, master and servant, husband and wife, friends.
400
What happened during the Spring and Autumn and the Warring States periods in the Zhou Dynasty?
During the Spring and Autumn the feudal states began arguing between each other and finally in the Warring States period they went to war, fighting for power.
400
Explain how feudalism worked in China
Feudalism allowed nobles to gain land and power from the emperor in exchange for their military service. This helped the emperor control his kingdom without actually being in every state.
500
What were the impacts of having two major philosophies in China? (Confucianism and Daoism)
The two different beliefs created differing opinions among the Chinese and ultimately led to conflict.
500
What was the impact of having better roads and canals?
Trade between states was possible, as was the exchange of information and gathering of people.
500
What are the major teachings of Daoism and what does the Yin Yang represent?
The major teachings of Daoism are compassion, moderation, and humility. Together these three virtues will keep you on the path to being a better person or following "The Way." Yin are the negative things in life, Yang are the positive. Every bad thing has a little bit of good, every good has a little bit of bad.
500
What were the impacts of the Mandate of Heaven on China?
The Mandate of Heaven convinced the people that their emperor was a gift from Heaven. It gave him the ultimate control of the kingdom but it also meant that any negativity (natural disasters) could be blamed on him, justifying revolution.
500
Explain the Mandate of Heaven
The Mandate of Heaven was believed to be a law given to the emperor of China from the Gods. It stated that the emperor was granted power from heaven and therefore had the right to rule the kingdom as long as he proved to be virtuous.
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