Vocab
What is dynasty?
A dynasty is a period of time with emperors ruling from one continuous family. Dynasties usually ended by running out of emperors or being overthrown by rebellion or war.
Is a philosophy a religion?
No - philosophies are a way of thinking, behaving, and teachings, while religions are about believing and faith.
Qin Dynasty
Which dynasty had the only women empress to rule a dynasty?
Tang Dynasty
a) rebellion
b) invasion
c) taxes
d) inventions
D) inventions did not lead to dynasties collapsing
What is the Silk Road?
A network of trade routes connecting Asia and the west. On the Silk Road, goods were traded, but also ideas and religion through cultural diffusion.
What is the basic belief of Daoism?
“Go with the flow” and do not worry about things that you cannot control.
Which dynasty had the Grand Canal that increased trade and connected the people in the North and South?
Sui Dynasty
This dynasty had rapid economic growth in the south due to the Vietnamese rice.
Song dynasty
What was built to also keep China isolated and protected from invaders?
The Great Wall of China
What is legalism?
Legalism is a philosophy that states that a highly efficient and effective government is the key to social order and harmony - this means the use of a strict government, strict rules, and harsh punishments.
What is Legalism?
Legalism is about having an efficient and effective government, strict rules, and harsh punishments to keep the order.
Which dynasty had a cruel ruler who buried himself with a Terracotta Army?
Qin Dynasty
Which dynasty had foreigners ruling for the first time, expanded the land, but did not force the Chinese people to change and adopt their foreign culture.
Yuan Dynasty
Why was the Yellow River and Yangtze River called the “cradle of Chinese civilization?” Why were they important?
They provided fresh water, fertile soil for farming, and transportation for the people to move and trade.
What is cultural diffusion?
Cultural diffusion is when parts of different cultures mix or when ideas and culture is spread to another culture.
What is one principle of Confucianism?
-Have compassion
-Live up to your obligations (do your job)
-Must have respect for those who are superior
-Be a moral person
Which dynasty united China with a common written language and established the Silk Road?
Han Dynasty
Which dynasty went into increased isolation after Zheng He’s explorations?
Ming Dynasty
What 3 landforms kept China isolated and protected from outsiders?
-Deserts
-Mountains
-Oceans
What is “Mandate of Heaven” ?
The mandate of heaven was an idea used by Chinese emperors to rule over their people. The Mandate of Heaven means one has the approval of gods to rule.
If everything in the kingdom is good, it’s because the gods see him as a good rulers.
If things are bad (famine, drought, war), the ruler might lose the favor of the people and a revolt would be acceptable.
Confucius advised for the Chinese government to establish a “civil service system.” Describe what the civil service system is. (Civil service exam)
The civil service is where government jobs are given out, not by favor, but by passing an exam.
This allowed jobs to be given out based on merit and people being qualified, not because of popularity, connections, or money.
How did foot binding oppress women?
-Restricted movement
-Made women docile and obedient
-Forced women to a certain beauty standard
Why did Zheng He go on explorations?
To show off China’s power and wealth + to expand their trade networks
Why did China go into isolation?
-To avoid western/european influence
-They believed they were self-sufficient and did not need help or any items from outside powers.