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Dynasties
Vocab
Silk Road
Taotie/Oracle bones
Misc.
100

What is a dynasty?

A sequence of rulers from the same family.

100

Legalism-

A foundation of belief.The idea humans were evil by nature.

100

What was traded along the Silk Road?

Silk, spices, teas, and other goods.

100

Oracle bones are?....

Pieces of shell or animal used to try and predict the future.

100

What is the Dynastic cycle?

1) A new emperor arrives by getting the Mandate of Heaven. 2) Things continue to go well. 3)Something bad happens(illness, natural disaster, invasion, etc.) 4) Emperor gets kicked,new emperor arrives, as well as getting the Mandate of Heaven. 5) Cycle restarts/continues.

200

What is known about the Xia dynasty

The Xia dynasty marks as the end of primitive society and the beginning of dynasties.Lasted nearly about 500 years with around 17 emperors. Little is known about this dynasty.

200

Emperor-

A souveregion ruler with great power and rank.

200
People would often travel in groups called?...

Caravans

200

What are Taotie masks?

They were used to ward off evil spirits.
200

Define Bureaucracy.

A government run by non-elective officials.

300

Which dynasty built the Great Wall?

The Qin dynasty.

300

Cultural Diffusion-

The transfer of beliefs,and ideas from one culture to another.

300
What were some dangers people had to go through?

Harsh weather, illness, land pirates, etc.

300

What are Taotie masks made of?

Bronze.

300

Define Bronze casting

A process used in ancient times to create bronze sculptures 

400

What was the longest lasting dynasty?

The Zhou Dynasty.


400

Terracotta Army-

A massive collection of clay sculptures representing the army of Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor of China.

400

What was discovered?

New religion. (like buddhism!)


400

Which dynasty used oracle bones?

Shang dynasty

400

Define Aristocracy 

The highest class in a society and many born into the class.

500

What is the Shang Dynasty?

Its the first recorded history in Ancient China in the Shang Dynasty.Structures And impressive buildings were built.

500

Analects-

Collection of ideas of confusios beliefs.

500

What was the Silk Road?

A route that traders utilized between China and Western countries.

500

What are the features of Taotie masks?

Large eyes,fangs,and nostrils to give it a beast like appearance.

500

What is filial piety?

Confucian belief is respect for family and ones ancestors