Lesson 1
What made chinas river valleys ideal for farming
the fertile soil along the river bank
Which chinese philosophy supported by Han Fei Zi encouraged strict laws and severe punishments
Legalism
What does Shi Huangdi mean
First emperor
what was the purpose of a seismograph
to measure the strength of earthquakes
the silk road is.....
a network of trade routes
How did chinas geography contribute to the country's isolation
China was separated by water, a desert, and mountains
How would Confucianism benefit chinese emperors?
Confucius said that the lower classes should learn by following the example of their superiors which is their emperor
What were the main reasons for the fall of the Qin dynasty ?
Dissention for Shi Huangdi's policies stirred up rebels when he died, the government fell apart
What was the purpose of the exam systems during Wudi's rule
TO PUT ONLY THE PEOPLE WHO WERE WEALTHY OR INFLUENTIAL AND KNEW CONFUCIANISM IN GOVERNMENT
Who might have worn silk garments in China?
wealthy people
Name chinas two major river
Huang He and Chang Jiang
how was the traditional practice of Daoism affected by its spread to other countries
It was adapted to fit other cultures practices
Shi Huangdi was a powerful ruler. Was his rule good or bad for China and why
HE WAS very harsh and had strict rules and punishment
In what areas of manufacturing did the Han become well known ?
ironworking and silk production
What factors led to the growth of trade during the Han dynasty?
the expansion of the empire, silk road, increased production of silk and high demand
What contributed to the growth and development of ancient civilizations?
people settle along rivers because they provided water for farming and drinking. they also provided opportunity for technological and social improvements . Economic developments like trade and labor specialization further helped them grown. warfare with and defeat by neighboring people caused decline.
What was the mandate of heaven
It says that heaven gave kings power to rule
why did Shi Huangdi divide the country into military districts
To make governing each area easier and more efficient to collect taxs
Who belonged to the first and second social groups during the Han dynasty?
The first group was upper class (Emperor, court, and government scholars) second class was peasants.
how did silk road trade affect the economies of the regions of the world involved in it?
people could buy luxury goods usually unavailable. they got a wider world economy in which goods from Europe and Africa made their way to China.
How do historians know about the Xia dynasty
through ancient stories
Who was the most famous Daoist teacher
Laozi
Why might ancient people have used the cycles of the sun and moon as teh basis for their calendars
The knew the length of day and changed according to the season. it was a predictable measure of time.
On who's teachings were Han government based on?
Confucius
Where did the silk road begin and end?
Began in China and ended at the mediterranean sea