Dynasties
What dynasty were oracle bones used in?
The Shang Dynasty
What was the Mandate of Heaven?
It was "permission from God" that the new dynasty could rule.
Aristocracy meaning
The highest class in society. Wealthiest and many were born into it.
Main ideas of legalism
Legalism's idea was that humans were evil by nature and they deserved harsh punnishments
Describe the Great Wall.
Kept out invaders, made up 5500 miles of non-continuous wall, and is the longest human-built structure.
Features of the Qin Dynasty
Chinese Politics changed and legalism was introduced.
What was traded on the Silk Road and why was it dangerous?
tea, silk, and spices. Dangers were illness, lack of water, robbers, bad weather.
Beaurocracy meaning
A government run by multiple non-elective officials.
Main ideas of Daosim
Daoism attempts to set for the proper behavior for improving one's life and the nature of reality here and now.
What river did ancient China develop near?
The Huang(Yellow) River.
Describe the Zhou Dynasty
The longest lasting dynasty. Great philosophers were alive during that time. Confucius, Mencius, and Laozi.
What dynasty had the Great Wall built?
The Qin Dynasty.
Dynasty meaning
A sequence of rulers from the same family.
The main ideas of Confucianism
The value of self improvement and education.
What was the uniqueness of the Terracotta Army?
None of the 7000 soldiers looked alike.
Characteristics of the Xia dynasty
Lasted about 500 years and no records were kept.
What dynasty had the greatest Chinese philosophers?
The Zhou Dynasty, with Confucius, Laozi, Mencius.
Bronze casting meaning
A process used by making bronze sculptures.
What is the meaning of filial piety
It is confusion belief in respect for family and ancestors.
What were the Analects?
A collection and sayings attributed by Chinese philosophers, Confucius.
Characteristics of the Shang Dynasty
First dynasty, It had records and organized cities. It is like Egypt and had mysticism.
What dynasty used Legalism?
The Qin Dynasty.
Cultural diffusion meaning.
When costums and practices exchange between one culture to the other.
What is a Taotie mask
A taotie mask is a religious mask that wards off evil spirits with it's beast like appearnce
What were the main crops grown in Ancient China?
Rice and millet.