GEOGRAPHY
Two of the earliest known civilizations in China
Cishan and Banpo
In response to the warring States period
Confucius became interested in creating a harmonious and just society
Another word for Chinese wise person
sage
Han Fei believed
enforce strict laws including severe punishment
people were naturally evil and selfish
create laws with clear punishments and reward
He who trusts others will be controlled by others
Legalism
What are the Chang Jiang and the Huang He
Rivers located in eastern and central plains of China
four hierarchical relationships
father and son; ruler and subject
husband and wife; older and younger brother
Creator of Daoism
Laozi
detailed laws to train people to accept the rulers' authority automatically
burned alive, boiled to death, or having hands cut off
criticizing the Qin government
Chinese expansion was blocked to the west by what and blocked by the southwest by what? - must be in correct order
Gobi Desert, Himalayas
Confucianism awarded positions to government officials based on
merit
A collection of books
Daodejing or The Way and Its Power
Rulers should never
demonstrate or give into feelings of affection or charity
rulers should trust no one including own family
True harmony comes from balancing the opposite forces of nature
yin and yang
Chang Jiang and Huang He
Provided fresh water and rich soil necessary for the establishment of the earliest civilizations
Needs to be honest, rule fairly, and set a good example for their subjects
Rulers
Gaining peace and happiness by
becoming one with the Dao, or the Way
Legalism was applied during which dynasty
Qin
Daoism
Chinese expansion to the north was blocked by
What is another word for Li and Analects
Proper behavior
Selected Sayings
Made fewer laws, fought fewer wars
Daily Double - What philosophy?
Han believed that laws and wars do not naturally strengthen society
Create a strong government and well organized government; break up family loyalty so that people are more loyal to government
Goals of the Qin dynasty
Just as a farmer cannot force a plant to grow, a ruler cannot force the people to prosper.
Explain for Daily Double
Daoism - a ruler should take very little action and support the people in achieving what they naturally desire.