Chinese Geography
What continent is China located in?
Asia
How did the Shang dynasty form?
This philosophy emphasized strict rules and the need to enforce those strict rules.
Legalism
What dynasty had the first emperor of China?
The Qin Dynasty
Which dynasty did the Han dynasty succeed?
The Qin Dynasty
What helped create fertile farming land?
The flooding of rivers
What are oracle bones? What were they used for?
Animal bones that contained the earliest Chinese writing. They were used in a religious ceremony to ask for advice from ancestors.
This philosophy emphasized living in harmony with nature, and finding "the Way"
Daoism
What philosophy did the Qin dynasty follow in their government?
Legalism
Which philosophy did the Han dynasty follow in their government?
Confucianism
Why did more people live in Inner China than in Outer China?
Geography was more suitable in Inner China
-Flat land with more access to water
-Outer China had areas like mountains and deserts that were difficult to live in
What is the "Mandate of Heaven"?
The belief that the heavens blessed a dynasty to rule China.
When a dynasty lost the mandate, bad things would happened until the dynasty was replaced by a new dynasty.
This philosophy emphasized respect for others, especially those above in status, as well as the importance of education and tradition.
Confucianism
What is the name of China's first emperor?
Qin Shi Huangdi
What material did the Han dynasty use for tools and weapons?
Iron
Where was early civilization in China built? Why was it built there?
Inner China, near the Huang He river (Yellow River)
Good land for farming and good weather influenced this decision
What is the "Warring States" period, and what happened at this time?
Different small states in China began battling each other for power and land, leading China to a period of chaos.
Match these three philosophers with their respective philosophies
-Confucius
-Hanfeizi
-Laozi
Confucius -> Confucianism
Hanfeizi -> Legalism
Laozi -> Daoism
How did the people of the Qin dynasty view the rule of Qin Shi Huangdi?
People were generally unhappy with Qin Shi Huangdi because of his cruelty and harsh rule.
What was the purpose of the civil service exam?
To test people to see if they were a good fit for government jobs
Why was China isolated?
China's geography helped to isolate it. Mountains in the west and south and deserts in the north are some examples of natural barriers.
Why did feudalism begin to break down in the Zhou dynasty?
Lords (leaders) of individual states became more ambitious and powerful, challenging the king
Which philosopher said the quote below?
"The ruler does not try to work side by side with his people, and they accordingly respect the dignity of his position.”
Hanfeizi
How did the Qin dynasty fall?
Qin Shi Huangdi was too cruel to his people, and his changes upset many different groups of people. After he died there were many revolts.
What is "bureaucracy"?
"a large, complex organization that functions under a given set of rules and conditions"