Philosophies
This philosophy believed in strict laws, harsh punishments, centralized authority, and a strong military
Legalism
These 2 rivers are where the Chinese civilization began.
Yangtze and Yellow Rivers
The concept that rulers gained authority from divine approval of the gods. They could lose power by unfortunate events such as famine, bad harvests, and losing a war showing that they lost favor with the gods.
Mandate of Heaven
Name 3 Chinese inventions that we still use today
Silk, paper, gunpowder, compass
The philosophy that focused on relationships, social harmony, proper behavior, and fulfilling your duties in your proper role.
Confucianism
Created to keep out nomadic invaders and serve as a border.
The Great Wall
This leader began Legalism.
Shang Yang
This invention was used to predict the future.
Oracle Bones
This philosophy's principles are inaction, simplicity, and living in harmony with nature.
Daoism
a network of trade routes that connected Asia, Europe, and North Africa
The Silk Road
This leader is credited with unifying China, creating terracotta soldiers, and building the Great Wall.
Shi Huangdi
China's most valuable product that kept it's production in secret
Silk