Dynasty
What is ancestor worship?
It is where you worship your ancestors.
Why did the Shang believe that their kings should rule?
They believed this because they believed that Kings had a unique relationship with the gods and that they could communicate with them on behalf of their people.
What did kings do for lords?
They gave them pieces of land.
What did Confucius say a superior person should do for an inferior person?
Confucius said that the superior person should set a good example, and they must take care of the interests of the inferior person.
According to Daoism, and what did the best leaders do?
According to Daoism the best leaders rule the least, and let the people make the decisions.
Why did people in Ancient China worship their ancestors?
They believed that the spirits of their ancestors still existed and could influence the lives of the living.
How would something bad, like a natural disaster or weak ruler, affect the Dynastic Cycle?
It could lead the dynasty to collapse and weaken the rulers Mandate of Heaven in which could lead to starting a brand new dynasty.
What did lords (nobles) do for kings?
They provided a military, collected taxes, and gave advice.
What did Confucius say an inferior person should do for a superior person?
In relationships, inferior people have to be loyal to their superiors and they must respect and obey them.
According to Legalism, what are people like, and how should they be governed?
According to legalism people are very bad and the government should create strict laws for even very minor crimes. According to legalism people should be governed strictly with harsh punishments.
In a dynasty, how was a king chosen?
There were a couple ways a king could've been chosen by appointment, election, or conquest.
In the Dynastic Cycle, what would a new dynasty do once it had gained power in Ancient China?
They would restore peace and order, claim the Mandate of Heaven, and create new policies to better their peoples lives.
What did lords do for peasants?
They provided their land so the peasants could farm.
What does the word "Dao" mean?
The word “Dao” means “Way”, or “The way”
What was writing like in the Ancient Shang Dynasty?
Writing gave “the development of writing was a significant step in the organization and administration of the Shang dynasty, laying the groundwork for future Chinese civilization.”
What is an aristocracy?
A aristocracy is when kings allow people to rule small parts of the kingdom.
What did peasants do for lords(nobles)?
Peasants were in the noble’s military, payed taxes to the nobles, and, they followed the lord’s rules.
What does Daoism say about the way of nature?
Daoism says that the way of nature is the way to go if you want to be happy and peaceful
What did Shang kings use to make decisions such as when to go to war or where to build new cities?
Shang Kings used Oracle bones for this purpose.
What is a meritocracy?
A meritocracy is a government ruled by officials of proven merit.
Who was Confucius?
Confucius was a chinese philosopher.
According to Daoism, how should people live?
According to Daoism people should live simple lives, and meditate.