Dynasties and Leaders
Geography
Beliefs and Philosophy
Trade and Cultural Diffusion
Inventions and Technology
100
This belief said Chinese rulers had power because Heaven approved of them, but they could lose it if they ruled poorly.
Mandate of Heaven
100
These two major rivers supported early Chinese civilizations because flooding left behind fertile soil.
Huang He (Yellow River) and the Chang Jiang/Yangtze River
100
This philosophy stressed respect for elders, obedience, and strong family roles.
Confucianism
100
This trade network connected China to Europe and allowed goods and ideas to move between regions.
Silk Road
100
This navigation tool helped travelers determine direction by identifying north.
magnetic compass
200
This Qin ruler brought together warring states and created one unified empire.
Qin Shi Huangdi
200
This high, elevated landform in western China is known as the “Roof of the World.”
Plateau of Tibet
200
Confucius believed that rulers must maintain this in order to keep a stable government.
Trust of the people
200
Through trade, this religion entered China during the Han Dynasty.
Buddhism
200
This early printing method used carved wooden blocks to create books.
Wood printing blocks
300
When a ruler governed unfairly under the Mandate of Heaven, the people believed they could do this.
remove/overthrow them
300
This desert limited contact with northern regions and helped isolate China.
Gobi Desert
300
This philosophy supported strict laws and harsh punishments to maintain order.
Legalism
300
The Silk Road led to this process, where ideas and culture spread between civilizations.
Cultural Diffusion
300
Woodblock printing helped spread this across Chinese society.
knowledge
400
This emperor tried to stop the spread of new religions and enforce strict control using harsh laws.
Qin Shi Huangdi
400
This mountain range blocked interaction from the south and protected China.
Himalayan Mountains
400
During the Han Dynasty, this belief system influenced government jobs and social behavior.
Confucianism
400
Increased trade during the Han Dynasty strengthened this part of China’s economy.
Economic Growth
400
Because books became more available, more people were able to do this.
read / increase literacy
500
This period of chaos in China led thinkers like Confucius to search for ways to restore order.
Warring States Period
500
Because of these natural barriers (mountains, deserts, ocean), China developed this type of cultural pattern.
Unique due to isolation
500
The Five Relationships mainly shaped this part of Chinese society.
social structure
500
This is one example of how trade changed Chinese society beyond just goods.
Spread of religion, ideas, and technology
500
The compass gave China advantages in this area.
navigation / trade / exploration