They were military generals who had control over certain regions
Who were Warlords?
spices, tea, silk, and other goods were traded along this path
What was the Silk Road
mainly about self-worth, respect for others, and education.
This dynasty included the creation of the Teracotta Army, the beginning of the Great Wall of China, and legalism.
What was the Qin Dynasty?
wealthiest ruling class
What is Aristocracy?
rice and millet
What were the main crops grown in Ancient China?
These were used to predict the future, talk to ghosts, and communicate to God.
What were Oracle Bones?
A Confucian belief that is about having respect for family and ancestors
This dynasty lasted around 800 years, and was known as an intellectual awakening in China.
What was the Zhou dynasty?
type of government run by non-elected officials
What is Bureaucracy?
The Huang River
What river did Ancient China develop near?
Robbers, bad weather, and drought
What were some of the dangers of the Silk Road?
Mainly it is about having balance in life, and living life here and now. This is also a contemporary to Confucianism.
There is not much known about this dynasty due to the lack of record keeping in this time.
What was the Xia dynasty?
A line of rulers from the same family
What is a dynasty?
This structure began construction in the Qin Dynasty, and was used to keep out invaders. Instead of being one wall, it was made up of sections.
What is the Great Wall of China?
Oracle Bones were used by what dynasty?
What was the Shang dynasty?
This is a collection of works about self-value, respect, and education
What were the Analects?
This dynasty included numerous architectural feats, such as impressive buildings, city structures, and royal tombs, similar to Egypt and Mesopotamaia.
What was the Shang dynasty?
process used to create bronze sculptures;this made these sculptures longer lasting and stronger.
Qin Shi Huang had this built to show his army's strength, and is unique because no two soldiers were the same.
What was the Terracotta Army?
These were used for driving evil spirits away, and they had long noses, fangs, eyes, and horns.
What are Taotie masks?
The idea that humans are evil by nature and that they need to be punished to keep them in line
What was Legalism?
people of Ancient China believed God would give these to the emperor
What was the Mandate of Heaven
What is Cultural Diffusion