Chinese Philosophy
Who was the founder of Legalism?
Han fezi
Yellow dust from the Gobi that blew into the Huang He River giving it a yellow appearance.
Loess
Which dynasty revolutionized warfare and what invention created this?
Tang/gunpowder
This is the northern most sea that borders China to the east.
Yellow Sea
Besides goods and supplies what else was passed to/awaited travellers along the Silk Road?
Thieves/Robbers and disease
This symbol was created to show the importance of balance in life. It is often referred to as the Yin and Yang, it was created by what philosophy?
Daoism
Using needles in the skin to reduce pain and/or stress.
Acupuncture
Which dynasty created the 365 and 1/4 day calendar
Shang
This Western most desert in China helped to insulate them from travellers from the east.
Taklamakan Desert
What famous Venetian made the Silk Road famous with the writing of a book?
Marco Polo
This Philosopher believed our actions have a ripple effect and impact others.
Confucius
Respect for one's elders and parents.
Filial Piety
This dynasty invented the compass.
Zhou
This large region is where the source of the Yangtze River can be found.
Tibetan Plateau
The Venetians(Venice)exported what unique product?
Glass
This philosophy believed people were naturally bad and needed to be ruled with fear.
Legalism
This was used to justify a rulers right to rule based on divine approval or disapproval.
Mandate of Heaven
What is the Ming Dynasty known for?
Building Forbidden City/ Finishing Great Wall
This mountain chain formed the southern border of China.
The Himalayas
What were two main exports from China?
Jade and Silk
The basis of this philosophy is to go with the flow of the universe
Daoism
These were written on, heated and read to make decisions/predictions of the future.
Oracle Bones
The Han Dynasty developed this test to make government hirings more equal.
Civil Service
This Desert was a border between China and Mongolia.
Gobi
The Silk Road stretched from _________ to _________.
Venice(Rome) to China/Japan