Vocabulary
belief system promoting decency and respect
Confucianism
True or False the Silk Road was made of Silk
False
Why is Qin Shi Huangdi considered an important figure in world history?
He made standard currency, laws, roads, and writing to promote unity
Which thinker believed that building strong relationships in the family and observing filial piety were necessary for an ethical and orderly society?
Confucius
What was a disadvantage of the Great Wall?
Many people were forced to build the Great Wall and died working in dangerous conditions.
belief system promoting harmony with nature
Daoism
What were some of the major goods produced in ancient China?
silk, rice, and iron
What belief system became the political philosophy of China during the reign of Wu of Han and remains important to Chinese society today?
Confucianism
According to Laozi and followers of Daoism, what type of person is the most likely to find happiness?
The person who is flexible and willing to go with the flow
What world religion was introduced to China from India through trade routes during ancient history?
Buddhism
group of trade routes that connected China to other parts of Asia, Africa, and Europe
Silk Road
What objects did China trade to other civilizations along the Silk Road?
Ceramics/ Gunpowder/ Paper
How did the Zhou Dynasty explain the transfer of the Mandate of Heaven between dynasties?
A dynasty would lose the Mandate of Heaven after it became corrupt with power and mistreated the people in favor of its own personal gain.
What is the meaning of the yin and yang symbol?
It symbolizes the harmony and balance between opposite forces.
What is the significance of a person's animal symbol in the Chinese zodiac?
Each person has the qualities, personality traits, and behaviors of their zodiac animal.
belief that people must be controlled by a strong leader and law system
Legalism
Why was the closure of the Silk Road a major turning point in world history?
Several European countries sent explorers to find alternate trade routes to Asia by sea.
Why did the Qin Dynasty have a significantly shorter reign than the other dynasties in ancient China?
Qin Shi Huangdi burned books, limited freedom of speech, and inflicted cruel punishments on his people.
According to Confucianism, what relationship was the most important to maintaining social harmony in China?
parent and child
What was the purpose for building the Terracotta Army?
It was used to surround the tomb of Qin Shi Huangdi to protect the emperor in the afterlife.
respect shown by children for their parents and elders
Filial Piety
What was exchanged along the Silk Road in addition to material goods?
Knowledge, Languages, Religions
List the reigns of the Chinese dynasties in chronological order.
Xia, Shang, Zhou, Qin, Han
Why did Legalists such as Shang Yang, Han Feizi, and Qin Shi Huangdi believe that it was fair to govern with harsh punishments?
Legalists believed that people were selfish and would do wrong if it helped themselves.
What was an advantage of the Great Wall?
The height of the Great Wall prevented soldiers on horseback from crossing it.