Ancient China 1
The first dynasty that is considered mythical by some
What is the Xia Dynasty?
His name literally means "the first emperor."
Who was Qin Shi Huangdi?
This was the first empire in China
What was the Qin Dynasty?
Who primarily built the Great Wall of China? (Think of the social structure)
Slaves
Who was one of the main philosophers in Ancient China that promoted manners and respect for the ancestors?
Confucianism/Confuscious
This invention was created during the Shang dynasty and allowed them to record their stories and legends
What was paper?
This Chinese philosopher was one of the most influential teachers in Chinese history, and still, today, believes people are good but should follow the "Golden Rule".
Who was Confucius?
This was China's primary export. (think trade)
What was Silk?
This achievement used a large bronze urn with eight dragons, a bronze ball, and eight open-mouthed toads.
What were seismographs?
What 2 rivers provided fresh water for China?
Yellow and Yangtze Rivers
This philosophy states people should live in harmony with nature.
What is Daoism?
During the Shang period, they used this to ask questions of their ancestors.
What are Oracle Bones?
The landform that separates China to the north
What is the Gobi Desert?
Mandate of Heaven
What was the primary religion that ancient Chinese people believed in, which focused on the Four Noble Truths, Reincarnation, and Nirvana?
Buddhism
We know that Xia was the "first dynasty," but why not just the first, with no quotes?
We only have evidence through oral history and scattered artifacts, no written record.
This was the primary purpose of the Great Wall.
To keep out nomadic invaders from the North protection
The period of time that lasted for 200 years that made people look for ways to restore order and peace in China
Warring States Period
What are caravans?
groups of people traveling from one location to another
How did Buddhism spread from India to China?
Along the Silk Road, by monks
The terracotta warriors were created under the rule of this emperor.
Who was Qin Shi Huangdi?
This is a definition of a dynasty.
What is a type of monarchy with a continuous ruling family?
How did the mountains make governing China difficult?
Mountains created obstacles to governing the large empire.
What political belief gives all the power to a single leader where FORCE and PUNISHMENTS are encouraged for all consequences?
Legalism
He was the main teacher of Daoism.