Dynasties
What was the first Chinese Empire?
The Qin Dynasty
What are the three philosophies?
Confucianism, Daoism/Taoism and Legalism
What is author’s POV?
The way an author thinks or feels about the topic they are writing about.
What continent China is located in?
Asia
What punctuation mark goes around the evidence pulled from a text?
Quotation Marks
Who was the first Emperor of China?
Qin Shi Huang
What were the main ideas of Legalism?
Strict laws, harsh punishments and obedience.
What is a central government?
One main group makes decisions and laws for all of China.
Why was the Great Wall of China built?
To protect China from foreign invasion/invaders.
What is the purpose of a claim statement?
Answer the question
What type of government did the Qin Dynasty have?
Central Government
What were the main ideas of Daoism?
Living in harmony with nature, following The Dao (The Way).
What was the feudal system?
Kings gave land to lords to govern, in return for the lords loyalty.
What were some of the major geographic features in China?
Deserts- Gobi Desert
Mountains- Himalayan Mountains/Mount Everest
Rivers- Yellow River
Where should your evidence come from?
Two documents
What type of government system did the Zhou Dynasty use?
Feudal System/Feudalism
What were the main ideas of Confucianism?
Social order is maintained through relationships based on respect.
What is central idea?
The most important point or main message of a text.
Where was trade mostly conducted in Ancient China?
On the Silk Road
What should the structure of your writing resemble?
CEAEA= Claim, Evidence 1, Analysis 1, Evidence 2, Analysis 2.
What was the shortest Dynasty to rule?
The Qin Dynasty (15 years)
Which philosophy focuses on obedience?
Legalism
What is an authoritarian regime?
A type of government where one person or a small group of people have all the power. (Like Legalism)
How did the Han Dynasty expand China?
By attacking and conquering enemy territory and spreading their culture to other countries.
Find the best evidence for the central idea:
"Ancient China is known for its incredible inventions. The Chinese invented paper, which made it easier to record information. They also created gunpowder, used in fireworks and weapons. Another important invention was the compass, which helped sailors navigate the seas."
"Ancient China is known for its incredible inventions."