Lesson 1 - Huang Valley
China is similar in size to what other country?
The United States of America
How long did the Zhou Dynasty rule?
800 years
How tall am I?
4'10
The ancient Chinese believed earth was a what?
Hint: A ________ _________
Flat square
What was the issue with the Great Wall?
It did not always keep nomads/invaders out.
A fine, dust-like material that can form soil is called what?
Say or spell it (but it must be pronounced or spelled correctly for full points).
Loess
What are warlords?
What was my major in college and what did I want to be?
- English
- English HS Teacher
What are two most important belied systems in China?
-Daoism
Define centralization.
A central governing system
What is the name of China's two main rivers?
The Huang River and The Chang River
Why is heaven so important to The Zhou?
It is the highest form of nature that gave dynasties the right to rule.
How old will I be on my next birthday?
25
Confucius is known as the _______ __________ and why?
The First Teacher because of his great wisdom
Why did Shi Huangdi choose that title?
Hint: What is it's significance?
The word "Huangdi" is tied to gods and rulers of China's past.
- rulers
- villages
What are emperors supposed to do? (2 answers)
- Care for their people
- Stop corruption
What year was I born?
1999
When is ancestor veneration usual performed?
At holidays and funerals
What did Han Feizi believe?
- People must be forced to be good
- If you severely punish light crimes people will not commit big crimes = no disorder
Chinese characters use a logographic script. Define logograph.
A written character that represents a complete word or phrase.
Why did the last Zhou leader get overthrown in 256 BCE?
Loyalty to the Zhou disappeared after the states became stronger in independence.
Do I have more than one sibling? If so, do I have a brother or sister? Are they older or younger?
Explain Daoism.
An ancient way of life that emphasizes a simple and natural existence.
Explain Legalism.
A school of thought that believes a strong leader and legal system are needed to create social order.