Geography
Where did the Chinese people grow most of the rice fields
Chang Jiang Basin
What religion started in India but expanded mainly into China?
Buddhism
Belief that rule was given to them by the heavens
Which dynasty is considered to be the first dynasty in ancient China?
Shang
What are the three philosophies developed in ancient China?
Confucianism, Daoism and Legalism
What natural event enriched the soil in China?
Floods
These are the guidelines that Buddhist must follow
The Eightfold Path
The Qin emperor made new laws, standardized money, weights, writing and measurements. How did this impact China?
a. It created new problems of communication
b. People could now trade with other countries
c. Unified the Chinese people
d. Allowed for other officials to make decisions
C. Unified the Chinese people
Who was in charge of the Chinese government?
Emperor
What is the basis of Confucianism?
Good Relationships
Name the two major rivers in China
Huang He (Yellow River) and Chang Jiang River
Buddha believed that all life has what?
Suffering
What are oracle bones?
Bones with writing on them that the Chinese believed would reveal the future when put into fire
Which dynasty only had one ruler?
Qin
Describe Daoism
Daoist believed that people needed to be in touch with nature and follow natural laws
What three natural barriers helped protect the Chinese people?
Tibet-Qinghai Plateau, Taklamakan Desert and Gobi Desert
What belief do Hindus and Buddhist have in common?
The belief of multiple lifetimes (reincarnation)
The chain pump increased harvests by helping farmers
a. move heavy goods.
b. plow the soil for planting.
c. bring water up to their fields.
d. store grain so it would not spoil.
C. bring water up to their fields.
What are Civil Service Exams?
Tests to determine what position in the government you would be good at
Harsh punishments, strict laws and distrust describes what Chinese philosophy
Legalism
What is the major difference between Outer and Inner China?
What is the main difference between Buddhism and the previous religions we discussed?
Buddhist don't believe in any gods
What did the Chinese do to create more room for farming?
Built terraces on the hillsides
Why did the Han dynasty develop civil service exams?
Too much corruption in the government
“I am a follower of Confucius. I am the oldest of three children in my family. My younger sister and brother have to obey me. In return, I . . .”
a. "may do whatever I want."
b. "can punish them harshly."
c. "must set a good example."
d. "have to grant their wishes."
c. "must set a good example."