Dynasties
This dynasty created the Mandate of Heaven.
Who are the Zhou?
This idea said rulers received the right to rule from heaven.
What is the Mandate of Heaven?
The first emperor of China.
Who is Qin Shi Huangdi?
Founder of the Han Dynasty also known as Gaozu.
Who is Liu Bang?
A government ruled by a king or emperor.
What is a monarchy?
This dynasty may have been mythical and was founded by Yu the Great.
Who are the Xia?
This system divided land among lords in exchange for loyalty and soldiers.
What is feudalism?
This philosophy believed people were naturally evil and needed strict laws.
What is Legalism?
This emperor made Confucianism the official philosophy.
Who is the Emperor Wu or Wudi?
A line of rulers from the same family.
What is a dynasty?
This dynasty unified China and gave the country its name.
Who are the Qin?
This period lasted from 475–221 BCE and involved constant fighting between states.
What is the Warring States period?
Qin Shi Huangdi standardized these five things: laws, currency, weights & measures, roads, and this.
What is writing?
This test selected government officials based on skill.
What is the Civil Service Exam?
This philosophy focused on respect, order, and filial piety.
What is Confucianism?
This dynasty was the first with written records and used oracle bones.
Who are the Shang?
The Zhou lost power after this important city was destroyed.
What is the capital?
This massive structure was expanded to defend against northern invaders.
What is the Great Wall?
The Han expanded trade along this famous route.
What is the Silk Road?
This philosophy was used by the Qin to justify harsh punishments.
What is Legalism?
This dynasty lasted over 400 years and made Confucianism the official philosophy.
Who are the Han?
Under feudalism, farmers worked land owned by this group.
What are lords?
The Qin Dynasty ended after this type of uprising against harsh rule.
What is a rebellion or lose the Mandate of Heaven?
The Han collapsed in 220 CE due to corruption, rebellion, famine, and this group seeking power.
Who are the generals?
This belief explained why dynasties rise and fall.
What is the Mandate of Heaven?