Geography
The river where the first Chinese civilizations started
Huang (Yellow) River
a system of beliefs and values is called
a philosophy
This person was the first emperor of China, during the Qin Dynasty
Shi Huangdi
a trade route, where goods and ideas, like Buddhism, were traded between China and Europe
the Silk Road
The first civilization of ancient China
Shang Dynasty
Fill in the blank
Flood --> _______ --> fertile soil --> grow millet
Loess
How did Confucius feel people should think about people below and above themselves in society?
Everyone should be treated with respect, regardless of power or wealth
Shi Huangdi thought this would make it easier for China to trade goods with others
Currency
This person tracked all of China's history so it wouldn't be lost or forgotten
Sima Qian
"Warrior Emperor" who helped the Han Dynasty reach its greatest level of strength
Wudi
Explain why the Huang River is called "China's Sorrow"
Though the flooding brings fertile soil, the floods can come without warning and wipe out land and be deadly
How did Confucius try to unite the warring kingdoms of China?
By showing people how to behave properly and to lead by example
How did Shi Huangdi try to control the thinking of his people?
By banning Confucianism and promoting the teachings of Qin Dynasty scholars
Probably the most important invention of the Ancient Chinese, still used today often
Paper
This person helped overthrow the Qin dynasty, leading into the Han dynasty
Liu Bang
Why did the Ancient Chinese call themselves the "Middle Kingdom"
They were unaware of other civilizations like the Egyptians, Romans, and Greeks
a group of people who carry out the work of the government
Civil Service
To protect from outside forces, Shi Huangdi had farmers continue constructing the...
Great Wall of China
a way of treating diseases created by the Chinese
Acupuncture
a belief that rulers came to power because it was their fate or destiny
The Mandate of Heaven
Explain the difference in climate between the North China Plain and the South China Sea
NCP: Short, intense monsoon season, but relatively dry
SCS: Warm and wet, always rainy season due to monsoons
Explain the merit system
a person could hold a job based on how qualified they were to hold that position
To control the government, Shi Huangdi created these, and appointed trusted officials to lead them
Districts
The first one of these was created thanks to a flourish in education during the Han Dynasty
dictionary of the Chinese language
After the Han dynasty fell, this happened
There was a struggle for power by several young emperors until the kingdom broke into several kingdoms ruled by war lords