Ancient China 1
A belief system that believes in balance in society and respect for nature
Taoism/Doasim
What dynasty first united China?
Zhou Dynasty
What were some of the Technological, scientific, artistic, and intellectual achievements of Ancient China?
Answer will vary.
When you worship (respect and honor) your parents and your grandparents and so on.
Ancestor Worship.
What is the name of the civilization we have been studying so far?
China
What was the name of China's FIRST dynasty?
The Shang Dynasty
A Chinese philosopher who was one of the most influential teachers in Chinese history, and still today, who believes people are good but should follow ____________
Confucius
What was China's primary export that was considered a luxury good?
Silk
Define ancestor.
A long dead family member who came before you
Why did China depend on the Huang and Yangtze Rivers?
Farming, food, transportation, water.
Philosophy that uses strict laws and harsh punishments; it teaches humans are inherently evil.
Legalism
Chinese scientists invented this during the Han Dynasty. Hint - vital in fireworks.
Gun powder
Famous Female Historian and writer in Chinese history.
Ban Zhao
Mandate of Heaven
A series of rulers from the same family line
Dynasty
This dynasty was the first to have a system of writing.
Shang
There was a huge barrier along China's border, they started out small and individual but what was connected?
The Great Wall of China.
What was the book that held the teachings of Confuscious?
The Analects
What was the reason for the terracotta army being built?
To protect and serve the emperor in the afterlife
Who was Confucius?
The founder of Confucianism
What was the main reason Emperor Qin wanted the Great Wall constructed?
To keep out invaders from the north
China invented this to treat pain and illness. Is thousands of years old and is still used today.
What kinds of natural barriers separated China?
Mountains, desert, oceans
What was the Silk Road?
The Silk Road was a trading route that connected China to Europe, specifically the Roman Empire
Which dynasty was the "Golden Age" Chinese advancement?
Han Dynasty