China 1
This popular trade route helped the Chinese learn about people, geography, and culture outside their borders.
The silk road
After the Zhou Period of the Warring States, this state came to power.
The Quin
As opposed to more western ideals of the individual hero, ancient China became focused on this concept, believed to be originated in their agricultural production of rice.
Collectivism
Unlike Confucius and Laozi, Hanfeizi believed that humans were naturally
Evil
Peasants lost this under the Han Dynasty due to the restoration of aristocratic rule in various provinces
land
A member of an upper class of society, usually made up of hereditary nobility
Aristocrat
This system of beliefs was based on the teachings of Confucius.
Confucianism
This belief outlined that the Chinese emperor's right to rule came from the gods, but was not permanent.
The Mandate of Heaven
This Chinese philosophy is concerned with obtaining long life and living in harmony with nature, without taking much direct action.
Daoism
This refers to a person that someone is descended from.
Ancestor
A Chinese philosophy that stressed the importance of laws
Legalism
This merit-based measurement of a person's intelligence was first mandated in the Han dynasty.
The civil service exam
For central China, this type of disaster was most commonly experienced. It was devastating and could even wipe out entire villages and cities.
Flooding
This was the first dynasty in China (at least backed up with historical findings)?
Shang dynasty
What animal did Han Wudi hear about that encouraged him to send traders to western regions?
Horses
These all important rivers formed the basis of Chinese civilization and remain important even today. Prone to flooding.
The Yellow and Yangtze rivers
Three major philosophies from early China which dominated their daily lives and governments.
Confucianism, Daoism, Legalism
The responsibility children have to respect, obey, and care for their parents
Filial piety
This refers to the bloated group of non-elected government officials (handled taxes and land matters)
Bureaucracy
A farmer who works land owned by someone else and pays rent in cash or as a share of the crop
Tenant farmer
Coins or paper money, often used as a medium of exchanging goods or services.
Currency
The Qin dynasty did not last long, but it was important for numerous reasons. Namely for beginning this major construction project.
The Great Wall of China
This method was used by Shang kings to record their histories and important events throughout the kingdom.
Oracle bones
These 4 major Chinese dynasties formed the foundation of ancient Chinese history.
The Shang, Zhou, Qin, and Han
This major architectural feat measures over 4,000 miles long and served as a defense against nomadic raiders from the west.
The Great Wall of China