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Dynasty
100
Deposits of yellow silt that makes soil fertile
What is Loess
100
Kings, nobles, and peasants are examples of which G.R.A.P.E.S?
What is the S- Social Classes
100
Similar to Buddha and Jesus, Confucius had a mysterious birth. According to one legend, dragons watched over Confucius's mother as she gave birth to him. Confucius grew up with a noble title, similar to Buddha, but grew up in poverty, like Jesus. Confucius's father passed away at age 73, when Confucius was only three years old. Without a father, Confucius was sent to work each day after school to help provide for his family. As a young teenager, he decided to become a scholar. Why does the author of the text make the comparisons between Confucius and Buddha and Confucius and Jesus? A. To tell you why Confucius became a scholar based on the teachings of the other two men B. To explain why Confucius is more like Jesus than Buddha C. To explain why Confucius is more like Buddha than Jesus D. To help the reader make connections between Confucius and two well-known philosophers and religious leaders
What is D.To help the reader make connections between Confucius and two well-known philosophers and religious leaders
100
A Chinese philosopher of the Zhou Dynasty, who developed a code of behavior that focused on family, old traditions, moral/good behavior, and truth. He wanted to restore social order (answer includes the philosopher AND Philosophy)
What is Confucius and Cunfucianism
100
This dynasty was considered the fist unified empire of China, power-centralized. It lasted from 221BC to 207BC. Created the Great Wall of China and had very harsh laws.
What is Qin Dynasty
200
The Zhou people believed that this gave them the order to rule China
What is Mandate of Heaven
200
China is broken into three different “steps” that have very different climates and physical environments. This is an example of which G.R.A.P.E.S?
What is Geography
200
Confucius believed the secret to learning was asking questions, similar to Socrates, who taught his students the Socratic dialog. Confucius was known for his humble and quiet ways, while Socrates had a reputation for toughness and spent time as an assemblyman in Greek government before becoming a philosopher. Both men were mentors to their students. Confucius was very interested in spending time with his students and often had them live with him. Most of his teaching revolved around speaking, rather than writing, and the power of music to open the mind. Based on the passage, you can infer that: A. Socrates was tough because he was Greek B. The personalities of each philosopher influenced how they taught their students C. Confucius was more interested in his students than Socrates D. To be a good philosopher, it’s important to work in government first
What is B. The personalities of each philosopher influenced how they taught their students
200
A philosophy based on the ideas of the Chinese thinker, Laozi, who taught that people should be guided by a universal force( Nature) called the Dao/Tao ( the way). Let nature take its course.
What is Taoism
200
Was the longest-lasting second dynasty of China after the Shang Dynasty. It fell when the army of the state of Qin captured the city of Chengzhou in 256BC. Philosophers appeared during this time. It was a time of constant warfare. (known for the idea of placing nobleman throughout their empire)
What is Zhou Dynasty
300
One of the most traveled trade routes covering 4,000 miles from the Mediterranean Sea through Asia.
What is Silk Road
300
Developed a system of writing similar to Egyptian hieroglyphics would fall under what G.R.A.P.E.S
What is A- Achievements
300
Similar to Buddha and Jesus, Confucius had a mysterious birth. According to one legend, dragons watched over Confucius's mother as she gave birth to him. Confucius grew up with a noble title, similar to Buddha, but grew up in poverty, like Jesus. Confucius's father passed away at age 73, when Confucius was only three years old. Without a father, Confucius was sent to work each day after school to help provide for his family. As a young teenager, he decided to become a scholar. Which supporting detail best supports the idea that Confucius was similar to Jesus? A. Dragons watched over Confucius’s mother as she gave birth to him. B. Confucius’s father passed away when he was only three years old. C. Confucius grew up in poverty. D. Confucius grew up with a noble title.
What is C. Confucius grew up in poverty.
300
Philosophy that rejected Confucianism. Emphasized the importance of strict laws and harsh punishments because all people are evil by nature and they required a strong, forceful government to make them attend to their duties. This was favored by nobles and became the official policy of the Qin Dynasty.
What is Legalism
300
Founded in 206BC when the rebel leader Liu Bang (peasant) successfully ended the Qin Dynasty, the Han Dynasty lasted for four centuries and is considered a "golden age" in Chinese history. (also known for the trade road, and Mert-based appointment)
What is Han Dynasty
400
A leader of China who named himself “The First Emperor of China”
Who is Qin Shi Huangdi (QIN)
400
Standardized coins and widened road to improve trade would best fit under which G.R.A.P.E.S?
What is E-Economy
400
: The Huang He River, also called the Yellow River, flows eastward for 2900 miles and gets its name from a yellow color from crossing loess (deposits of yellow silt). The river empties into the Yellow Sea. The Chang Jiang River, meaning “Long River”, is also called Yangtze and flows 3430 miles. It begins in Tibet and empties into the East China Sea. China’s first farmers lived in the North China Plain near the Yellow Sea. They benefited from the loess deposited by the Huang He River, providing them with fertile soil. Both rivers have caused terrible floods. Which of the following details best supports the topic sentence, “The Yangtze and the Huang He River played an important role in Chinese farming.” A. The Chang Jiang River, meaning “Long River”, is also called Yangtze and flows 3430 miles. B. They benefited from the loess deposited by the Huang He River, providing them with fertile soil. C. Both rivers have caused terrible floods. D. The Huang He River, also called the Yellow River, flows eastward for 2900 miles and gets its name from a yellow color from crossing loess (deposits of yellow silt).
What is B. They benefited from the loess deposited by the Huang He River, providing them with fertile soil.
400
The rise, fall and replacement of Chinese dynasties if they lose the Mandate of Heaven
What is Dynasty Cycle
400
During the Bronze age this the first dynasty ruled in the Yellow River Valley, invented a writing system. It is known as the first dynasty because of their discovered written records.
What is Shang Dynasty
500
This philosophies teaches about respect in five relationships to create peace in everyday life.
What is confucianism
500
Diviners read oracle bones to answer questions and predict the future. Would follow under which G.R.A.P.E.S
What is R- religion
500
Source A. Memorial on Annexation of Feudal States Now, with the might of Qin and the virtues of Your Highness, at one stroke, like sweeping off the dust from a kitchen stove, the feudal lords can be annihilated, imperial rule can be established, and unification of the world can be brought about. This is the one moment in ten thousand ages. If Your Highness allows it to slip away and does not press the advantage in haste, the feudal lords will revive their strength and organize themselves into an anti-Qin alliance. Then no one, even though he possess the virtues of the Yellow emperor, would be able to annex their territories. After reading Source A, which of the following pieces of evidence supports the idea that Li Si’s advice took advantage of Shi Huangdi’s fear of being overpowered? A. “If Your Highness allows it to slip away and does not press the advantage in haste, the feudal lords will revive their strength and organize themselves into an anti-Qin alliance.” B. “…imperial rule can be established.” C. “…at one stroke, like sweeping off the dust from a kitchen stove, the feudal lords can be annihilated…” D. “Then no one, even though he possess the virtues of the Yellow emperor, would be able to annex their territories.”
What is A. “If Your Highness allows it to slip away and does not press the advantage in haste, the feudal lords will revive their strength and organize themselves into an anti-Qin alliance.”
500
The study of how people think and how to gain knowledge.
What is Philosophy
500
Place the four Dynasties in order.
What is 1. Shang Dynasty 2. Zhou Dynasty 3. Qin Dynasty 4. Han Dynasty