Ancient China 1
A belief system that believes in balance in society and respect for nature
Daoism
Who was the first emperor of China?
Qin Shi Huang
What was the longest dynasty in China?
Zhou Dynasty
A test in which someone proves their skills
Civil service exam
The most populated area in China
North China Plain
What was the name of China's FIRST dynasty?
The Shang Dynasty
A Chinese philosopher who was one of the most influential teachers in Chinese history, and still today, who believes people are good but should follow ____________
Confucius
What was China's primary export that was considered a luxury good?
Silk
Define ancestor.
A long dead family member who came before you
What 2 rivers provided fresh water for China?
Yellow and Yangtze Rivers
Philosophy that uses strict laws and harsh punishments; it teaches humans are inherently evil.
Legalism
innovation took place during the Shang period that used animal bones to ask questions of the ancestors?
Oracle Bones
Ancient China was surrounded by desert, mountains and ocean. What impact did these natural borders have on the culture?
They isolated the Chinese civilization allowing it to develop independently.
Mandate of Heaven
A series of rulers from the same family line
Dynasty
This dynasty was the first to have a system of writing.
Shang
What was the primary purpose of the Great Wall?
To keep out nomadic invaders from the North.
Identify two beliefs about Buddhism.
answers may vary.
What was the reason for the terracotta army being built?
To protect and serve the emperor in the afterlife
Who was Confucius?
The founder of Confucianism
What was the main reason Emperor Qin wanted the Great Wall constructed?
To keep out invaders from the north
What are the two parts of the Zhou Dynasty?
Western Zhou and Eastern Zhou
What is a natural barrier?
A natural barrier is a landform that surrounds a country and serves as protection
What was the Silk Road?
The Silk Road was a trading route that connected China to Europe, specifically the Roman Empire
Define population density. Also, what is the formula to find population density?
Population density is the amount of living organisms in a given area. You find it by dividing the overall population by the land area.