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100
How did China’s geography contribute to its success?
What is the geographical features of China provided a policy of isolationism?
100
What is the main concept of Confucianism?
What is Social order and harmony ?
100
Give two contributions from the Shang Dynasty.
Began writing Making silk Invented calendar Developed irrigation systems Domesticated animals
100
Which dynasty experienced a time of constant war and social unrest?
What is Chou (Zhou)
100
What was a major advantage of the Chinese system of writing?
What is All Chinese people could read it, even if they spoke other Chinese languages.
200
What geographical feature is to the northern portion of China?
What is the Gobi Desert?
200
What is meant by the moral code of conduct?
What is Rules for behavior in five relationships ?
200
Name two contributions of the Chou (Zhou) Dynasty.
Age of inventions: iron, weapons, paper money Confucianism – code of conduct Taosim – Ying-Yang – balance in nature Used gold coins for the first time
200
Which dynasty enjoyed a time of glory, unity, and peace?
What is Han Dynasty
200
The teachings of Confucius is found in what collection?
What is Analects
300
Which geographical feature is to the southern portion of China?
What is the jungles ?
300
What is the main concept of Taoism?
What is Harmony in the basic laws of nature ?
300
Name two contributions of the Ch’in (Qin) Dynasty.
Great Wall China derived name from this Dynasty Strong central government Simplified writing Code of laws
300
Name two contributions of the Han Dynasty.
Strong government Invention of paper Acupuncture First dictionary
300
Why did the Chinese refer to their land as the “Middle Kingdom?”
They were isolated by geographical features and therefore felt they were the center of the earth.
400
Which geographical feature is to the eastern portion of China?
What is Pacific Ocean ?
400
Explain the concept of Ying-Yang
What is Ying-Yang explains the balance of life; for every negative there is a Positive; dark vs. light ?
400
How did the “Mandate of Heaven” affect government in China?
What is It allowed new rulers to justify the overthrow of a declining dynasty.
400
Name one contribution each of the Tang Dynasty and the Song Dynasty.
Tang – built the largest canal to date Song – grew a new strain of rice and built better ships
400
What were two reasons for the success of the Chinese Civilization?
Geographical features Universal written language Strong sense of organization Strong national identity
500
Which geographical feature is to the western portion of China?
What is Taklimakan Desert ?
500
In general what are the “Four Noble Truths” and what does Buddha mean?
The “Four Noble Truths” are part of the teachings of Buddha which discuss overcoming man’s desire by getting rid of suffering and finding peace. Buddha means “The Enlightened One.”
500
Place in order the following of the dynastic cycle starting with a new dynasty begins: A new dynasty claims the Mandate of Heaven After several generations, the new dynasty Becomes an aging dynasty The aging dynasty looses the Mandate of Heaven The aging dynasty neglects government duties
A new dynasty begins: After several generations, the new dynasty becomes an aging dynasty The aging dynasty neglects government duties The aging dynasty looses the Mandate of of Heaven A new dynasty claims the Mandate of Heaven
500
During the Tang and Song Dynasties, what were the three levels of Chinese society?
What is Gentry, Peasants, Merchants
500
What are some of the theories as to why the Great Wall of China was built?
Keep the spirits out Used as a warning system Keep invaders out