The Beginning
About how many years did the Chou Dynasty last?
800 years
What was the king called?
Son of Heaven
Who had the most power in the family?
older family members
What was important during times of work, worship, and pleasure?
music
Throughout much of Chinese history, no one exceeded the influence of the ____________.
scholars
What is the term for a time in a civilization’s history that is thought to be the high point of a cultural development and achievement?
Classical Age
What did the king give nobles in exchange for their loyalty?
land
What did Chinese writing consist of?
pictographs
What is a scholar who dedicates himself to the pursuit of earthly wisdom?
philosopher
What did Confucius believer could solve the problems of society?
Much of China's ____________ was established during the Chou Dynasty?
culture
What did the nobles give to peasant farmers in exchange for some of their crops?
land
Unlike English, traditional Chinese writing is not based on a simple ____________.
alphabet
What teacher greatly influenced China's classical age?
Confucius
How many basic human relationships did Confucius say there were?
5
What was the idea that the supreme force of nature gave the king the right to rule?
Mandate of Heaven
Families usually lived in the same house or common _____________.
courtyards
About how many characters does Chinese writing consist of?
65,000
What is a wise saying that expresses a simple truth?
proverb
What is always the elder person's responsibility?
to set a good example
What would happen if the king failed to act properly?
he would lose the right to rule
The traditional Chinese family included many _______________.
generations
How many Chinese characters do most Chinese know today?
4,000
What did Confucius make available to all social classes?
education
What 5 types of books are considered classics?
poetry, rituals, history, conduct, and music